Posts by HPTrust Manager
Project Archivist Spotlight: Liz McIlhenney Gemmell
Project Archivist Elizabeth (“Liz”) McIlhenney Gemmell will be in charge of overseeing the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County’s (HPTLC) digitization project and the establishment of an archives program. Liz is currently a graduate student at Simmons University and is in the process of earning her Master’s in Library & Information Sciences (MLIS) in Archives…
Read MoreLancaster County Barn Tour
Dear Friends of Preservation, As you may have heard by now, the Trust has partnered with the Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley to plan an ongoing, self-guided, exterior-only, driving tour of the beautiful historic barns of Lancaster County. We are planning for a launch date of October 21, 2023 (stay tuned for more details). The Lancaster…
Read MoreMarie Shelly to be featured artist at July First Friday Open House
Join us on Friday, July 7, 2023, from 5 to 8 pm for a First Friday open house at the beautiful Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House located at 123 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, in the heart of Gallery Row. We will be hosting artist Marie Shelly for a one-night-only pop-up art show. Meet the Artist: Marie…
Read MoreRestore His House: an afternoon of local history and historic preservation
Chestnut Level Presbyterian Church Sunday, July 9, 2023, at 2 pm Join us for an afternoon of local history and historic preservation on Sunday, July 9, at 2 pm at Chestnut Level Presbyterian Church. There will be a short presentation by Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County Executive Director Danielle Keperling about the importance of…
Read MoreJames Michael Elia to be featured artist at June First Friday Open House
Join us on Friday, June 2, 2023, from 5 to 8 pm for a First Friday open house at the beautiful Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House located at 123 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, in the heart of Gallery Row. We will be hosting artist James Michael Elia for a one-night-only pop-up art show. Meet the Artist:…
Read MoreJordan Knisely to be featured artist at May First Friday Open House
Join us on Friday, May 5, 2023, from 5 to 8 pm for a First Friday open house at the beautiful Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House located at 123 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, in the heart of Gallery Row. We will be hosting artist Jordan Knisely for a one-night-only pop-up art show. Meet the Artist: Jordan…
Read MoreTreasure hunting returns to the Susquehanna Valley with Uncharted Lancaster’s Quest for the Jewel of the Susquehanna
We are excited once again to partner with Uncharted Lancaster for their annual treasure hunt—Jewel of the Susquehanna! With $2,000 up for grabs and four ways to win, this promises to be their most exciting adventure yet! Click here to begin your adventure. Register your team. | Order your treasure map. Profits from this year’s…
Read MoreThomas Foster Hermansader to be featured artist at Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County’s April First Friday Open House
Join us on Friday, April 7, 2023, from 5 to 8 pm for a First Friday open house at the beautiful Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House located at 123 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, in the heart of Gallery Row. We will be hosting artist Thomas Foster Hermansader for a one-night-only pop-up art show. Thomas Foster Hermansader…
Read MoreC. Emlen Urban Architectural Tour in the City of Lancaster: Masonic Hall
Masonic Hall Former Public Office House 5 West King Street 1932 remodel of 1795 original Built in 1795 as a “public office house,” this three-and-one-half-story Georgian brick building housed state and county offices before being purchased by Lancaster City in 1854 to serve as City Hall. In 1931 the municipal offices relocated to 120 North…
Read MoreDecember 21: Celebrity Bartending at Max’s Eatery
Join us on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, from 5 to 8 pm at Max’s Eatery for an evening of celebrity bartending to support the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County! One hundred percent of all bar tips (cash and credit) and $1 from each sale of the evening’s two signature drinks will go directly to…
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