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Experience 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 More2025 C. Emlen Urban Award Winners
Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County Announces the 2025 Recipients of their Annual C. Emlen Urban Awards The C. Emlen Urban Awards recognize people and projects for their efforts in preserving significant historic sites in Lancaster County. Founded in 1966 to “stem the rapid destruction of historic properties in Lancaster County,” the Historic Preservation Trust…
Read MoreC. Emlen Urban Awards Ceremony Registration 2025
2025 C. Emlen Urban Awards Ceremony Registration Use the Drop-Down boxes below to select the desired number of tickets. Award Recipient?Award Recipient Checkbox I am an Award Recipient As an Award Winner you are entitled to 2 free tickets to the event. You may also purchase additional tickets for individuals or an entire table. Individual…
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…
Read MoreBoard Member Spotlight: Peter Wertz
Board Member Spotlight Meet one of our newest board members: Peter Wertz Peter is a Lebanon County native. He grew up in a 19th-century farmhouse in Schaefferstown and attended ELCO as a member of the class of 2010. He received his undergraduate degree in political science (with an unofficial minor in history) from DeSales University in 2014…
Read MoreIntern Spotlight: Sofia Portillo
Intern Spotlight Meet Sofia Portillo. My name is Sofia Portillo, and I am a senior History and International Studies major with a minor in Latinx Studies at Franklin & Marshall College. I am originally from York, Pennsylvania, but I live on the F&M campus. I am passionate about Latin American History and am currently writing…
Read MoreDiscover the Importance of Historic Preservation on WITF’s The Spark
Why does historic preservation matter? How does it shape the identity and future of Lancaster County? These are some of the fascinating topics explored in a recent episode of WITF’s The Spark, featuring Danielle Keperling, Executive Director of the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County. In this episode, host Asia Tabb dives into the inspiring…
Read MoreSwastikas in Architecture: When a symbol meant good fortune, not hate
Have you ever noticed a swastika as an architectural detail? Before you gather the mob and bring out the pitchforks, know that before World War II, the swastika was used widely across various cultures and was not associated with the negative connotations it later gained. Its origins go back thousands of years, and it has been…
Read MoreApril 9: Discover New Architectural Treasures with Gregg Scott at the Historic Preservation Trust Speaker Series
Mark your calendars for an extraordinary evening exploring Lancaster’s architectural heritage! Join the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025, at 6:30 PM for the next installment of the Speaker Series: The Preservation Palette: Colors of Our Past. This captivating event will be held at the historic Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House, located…
Read MoreMarch 12: Uncovering Marietta’s Founding Families with Eric Schubert at Sip, Savor, and Learn event
~ SOLD OUT ~ The Historic Preservation Trust Speaker Series: The Preservation Palette—Colors of Our Past Join the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County for the next installment of our captivating Speaker Series: The Preservation Palette: Colors of Our Past. Event Details: Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Time: Preservation Happy Hour: 5:30 PM | Presentation:…
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