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Join us on a journey back to February 1857. During your tour you will “visit” both Wheatland and the White House in 1857.  At Wheatland you will bear witness to James Buchanan’s encounter with a mysterious disease he contracted in January while staying in Washington, DC.  Moving along to President Buchanan’s White House after his March 1857 inauguration, you will be party to the struggle faced by the President and his advisors as they discuss how to manage the nation’s reaction to the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Dred Scott case.

The Presidents Day Living History at Wheatland takes place on Monday, February 20, 2017 with tours on the hour at 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm. We strongly advise making reservations in advance for your tour since tours do fill up and walk-in space is not guaranteed. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour so you may use the facilities and check in.

Visit LancasterHistory.org/events or call 717-392-4633 to purchase your tickets. Your purchase of a ticket includes admission to the exhibition galleries.

Don’t spend Presidents’ Day laying around the house, come to The Lancaster Science Factory for some hands on science fun. Special cafe demonstrations are scheduled to run 10am-12pm and 1-3pm and will be lead by our special guest volunteer, Chuck Williams! Experience ‘Newton’s Nightmare’, learn about the world’s smallest electric motor and see the SCIENCE IS FUN drone in action.

20 minute sessions will run in the Cafe from 10am-12pm and 1-3pm. Seating is first come, first served.

Activities are geared towards children ages 8 and up, but younger children are welcome to participate with adult assistance.

All activities are FREE with your paid admission (8.50 per person) or Lancaster Science Factory membership.