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September 2026
Capital Day
Join us for the next presentation in our 2026 Speaker Series. Adam Zurn will present on Capital Day. Join us at 5:30PM for happy hour before the presentation begins at 6:30PM. 📅 Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026🕕 Time: Happy Hour begins at 5:30PM; presentation starts at 6:30 PM📍 Location: Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House, 123 North Prince…
Annual Preservation Summit
The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County is bringing preservation to the forefront of conversation at their 5th Annual Preservation Summit. We’re pleased to announce this year’s Keynote Speaker is Dr. Jeremy Wells who will share a fascinating presentation about People- Centered Preservation. Be sure to tell your family, friends and colleagues about this opportunity…
Children’s Storytime with Activity: Colonial Trailblazing Women
Introduce your children to the remarkable women of the colonial era at this special storytime event at the Lancaster Public Library. Includes a reading and hands-on activity. Registration is required through the Lancaster Public Library. 📅 Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026🕕 Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM📍 Location: Lancaster Public Library; 151 North Queen Street…
Taverns in America with April Thomas
Raise a glass to history! Join April Thomas for an engaging evening exploring the role of taverns in early American life. Registration is required through the Lancaster Public Library. 📅 Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026🕕 Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM📍 Location: Lancaster Public Library; 151 North Queen Street Lancaster, PA 17603👥 Register Here
October 2026
Day Trip to Historic Annapolis
Join the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County for a fall bus trip to Annapolis, Maryland, featuring guided tours of the William Paca House & Garden and Hammond Harwood House, plus a special presentation on the James Brice House restoration. Boxed lunch included. 📅 Date: Thursday, October 1st 🕕 Time: 8:15AM to 5:15PM📍 Location: Historic Annapolis 👥…
Chestnut Hill Historic Tour with Gregory Scott, FAIA
The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County is pleased to announce this year’s schedule for the popular Historic Walking Tours led by Gregory Scott, FAIA. We are also pleased to say that the price per tour remains the same as last year – $35/members and $45/non-members. This two-hour walking tour meanders through historic Chestnut Hill,…
Urban Downtown Historic Tour with Gregory Scott, FAIA
The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County is pleased to announce this year’s schedule for the popular Historic Walking Tours led by Gregory Scott, FAIA. We are also pleased to say that the price per tour remains the same as last year – $35/members and $45/non-members. This fascinating two-hour tour in the heart of the…
North Duke Street Historic Tour with Gregory Scott, FAIA
The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County is pleased to announce this year’s schedule for the popular Historic Walking Tours led by Gregory Scott, FAIA. We are also pleased to say that the price per tour remains the same as last year – $35/members and $45/non-members. Embark on a two-hour walking tour of Lancaster’s famed…
W. Miller Barbour: Lancaster County Legacy
Join us for the next presentation in our 2026 Speaker Series. Eric Schubert will present W. Miller Barbour: Lancaster County Legacy. Doors open at 6:00PM, with the presentation beginning at 6:30PM. 📅 Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026🕕 Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM; presentation starts at 6:30 PM📍 Location: Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House, 123 North Prince…
DNA & Dead Ends: Cracking Family Mysteries with Eric Schubert
Unlock the secrets of your family history! Eric Schubert leads this afternoon program on using DNA and genealogical research to solve family mysteries. Registration is required through the Lancaster Public Library. 📅 Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026🕕 Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM📍 Location: Lancaster Public Library; 151 North Queen Street Lancaster, PA 17603👥 Register…
November 2026
Ephrata Cloister – Revolutionary War Hospital
Join us for the next presentation in our 2026 Speaker Series. Brad Smith will present on the Ephrata Cloister’s role as a Revolutionary War Hospital. Doors open at 6:00PM, with the presentation beginning at 6:30PM. 📅 Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026🕕 Time:Doors open at 6:00PM; presentation starts at 6:30 PM📍 Location: Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House, 123…
December 2026
Lives and Labor of Colonial Women
Join us for the final presentation in our 2026 Speaker Series. Dominish Miller will present on the Lives and Labor of Colonial Women. Join us at 5:30PM for happy hour before the presentation begins at 6:30PM. 📅 Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026🕕 Time: Happy Hour begins at 5:30PM; presentation starts at 6:30 PM📍 Location: Sehner-Ellicott-von…
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