Posts by HPTrust Manager
Sip, Savor, & Learn: Carpentry Tools that Built Lancaster
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | 5:30 PMSehner-Ellicott-von Hess House, 123 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA$35 per person | Limited to 40 guests Join the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County for our September installment of the Sip, Savor, & Learn Speaker Series as we uncover the fascinating world of early carpentry and the tools that…
Read MoreSHAWorkshop Open House & Tool Drive
🛠️✨ Exciting things are happening in Lancaster! The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County is proud to be the fiscal sponsor for SHAWorkshop during its initial phase—and you’re invited to be part of it! 📆 Join us Saturday, July 26, 2025, for an Open House & Tool Driveđź“ŤTour the space🤝 Meet the team🧰 Donate toolsđź’¬…
Read MoreAugust 2025 Speaker Series featuring Charles Stewart
What really happened to the Native American tribe for whom our local rivers—the Conestoga and Susquehanna—are named? Join the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County on Wednesday, August 13, for an evening of discovery as we welcome local author, researcher, and podcast host Charles Stewart for our August Speaker Series presentation. đź“… Date: Wednesday, August…
Read MoreJuly Speaker Series: Featuring Nancy Groff on Watt & Shand
July Speaker Series: The Preservation Palette – Colors of Our Past Featuring Nancy Groff on Watt & Shand Join the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County for a captivating evening as we welcome local author and historian Nancy Groff for our July installment of the 2025 Speaker Series, The Preservation Palette: Colors of Our Past.…
Read MoreExplore the Architecture of Columbia during Riverfest
Explore the Architecture of Columbia with the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster CountySaturday, June 28 & Sunday, June 29, 2025 | 10 AM & 1 PMTickets: $10 per personTour Begins at Columbia Crossing River Trails Center (41 Walnut Street, Columbia) Join us for a fascinating stroll through time during the Columbia Architectural Walking Tour, part…
Read MoreAddvent Lancaster Presents “Art of Adventure” at Ellicott House on June 6 & 7
Celebrate Art, History & Community at Addvent Lancaster’s First Friday Showcase! Lancaster, PA – Join us for a weekend where art meets history! The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County is proud to welcome Addvent Lancaster for a special two-day celebration. The event takes place at the Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House on Gallery Row (123 N.…
Read MoreFirst Friday at the Ellicott House: An Evening of Art, History, and Heroes
Step inside the historic 1787 Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House for an unforgettable evening of art and history during First Friday on May 2, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. Located at 123 North Prince Street in the heart of downtown Lancaster, this special event features vibrant artwork by acclaimed local artist Kelby Weaver and a preview…
Read MoreStep Into History on June 11 for an Exclusive Evening at the Drumore Mill
đź“Ť1658 Harmony Ridge Road, Drumore, PAđź—“ Wednesday, June 11, 2025 | 5:30–8:30 PM The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County invites you to a truly one-of-a-kind evening at the enchanting Drumore Mill—a historic gem not open to the public except for special events like this. Nestled along the winding banks of Fishing Creek in southern…
Read MoreExperience the Historic Bowmansville Roller Mill on May 17
CLICK HERE to register. Are you ready for a journey back in time? Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 17, 2025, because the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County is inviting you to experience the magic of the 1850 Bowmansville Roller Mill. From noon to 5 pm, visitors will have the unique opportunity to step…
Read MoreIntern Spotlight: Eric Schubert
Intern Spotlight Meet Eric Schubert. Public Historian Eric Schubert is an internationally recognized genealogist and forensic genetic genealogist. A recent graduate of Elizabethtown College, he is a current History M.A. candidate at Millersville University. His journey helping individuals through genealogy began at the age of ten and has led to countless reunifications – as well…
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