Columbia Architectural Tour 2019

Join and Save! Members receive discounts on events like this one. Click to Join Registration Closed Online registration is closed but walk-ins are welcome at the Columbia Market House (15 S. 3rd Street in Columbia) from 9:30-2:00 pm or until tickets sell out. Columbia Architectural Tour September 28, 2019 (updated Sept 12, 2019) The Historic…

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The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County Welcomes a New Executive Director and a Marketing and Events Manager, along with Two New Board Members

The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County would like to introduce the Lancaster County community to their two new part-time employees as well as their two new board members. Founded in 1966 to “stem the rapid destruction of historic properties in Lancaster County,” the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County’s mission is to encourage and…

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2018 C. Emlen Urban Award Recipients

Leadership Award Presented to individuals or organizations that have demonstrated the vision, wisdom and perseverance to incorporate historic preservation in their long-range plans. Pamela Stoner, Samuel Slaymaker, and Deborah Smith for the Rock Ford Plantation’s preservation of the General Hand Mansion and their education on Lancaster history. Landmark Property Rehabilitation Award Presented to the owner…

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Heritage Outlook Spring Newsletter April 2018

Heritage Outlook Spring Newsletter April 2018 Gourmet Gala – May 6th 2018 Please join us for the 34th Annual Gourmet Gala on Sunday, May 6th from 4-7pm!   Held once again at the beautiful and restored Excelsior located in downtown Lancaster, the Gourmet Gala is the longest-running gourmet food fundraiser in Lancaster County. All proceeds from…

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2017 Extraordinary Give

The Countdown is On! Support the Trust through the Extraordinary Give Every dollar of your generous tax-deductible contribution helps preserve the architectural heritage of Lancaster County.Click the button below to support the Trust.Thank you!! Click Here to Show Your Support

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2017 C. Emlen Urban Awards & Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting is a time to come together as a community to honor and celebrate those who have made a large commitment to preservation in Lancaster County. Thursday, November 9, 2017 6:00-6:30PM – Live Pianist6:45PM – Annual Meeting Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvresCash Bar Guest Speaker Gregg ScottSenior Partnerat RLPS and FAIA Venue Lancaster County…

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2017 C. Emlen Urban Award Recipients

LEADERSHIP AWARD Presented to individuals or organizations that have demonstrated the vision, wisdom and perseverance to incorporate historic preservation in their long-range plans. David & Tierney Abel of Elizabethtown; B&D Builders (contractor); Tanglewood Solar & Electric LLC and Haldeman Brothers (subcontractors), The Star Barn SUSTAINABILITY AWARD Presented to the owner of any historic structure or…

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