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Jordan Knisely to be featured artist at August First Friday Open House
We are excited to announce Jordan Knisely as our featured local artist for August 2024. This exhibit will take place on Friday, August 2, from 5 PM to 8 PM. The event will be held at the historic Sehner-Ellicott-Von Hess House, located at 123 N Prince Street in Downtown Lancaster on Gallery Row. Meet the…
Read MoreHistoric Preservation Trust of Lancaster County hosts artist Ceanna Davis for July First Friday event
We are excited to announce Ceanna Davis as our featured local artist for July 2024. This exhibit will take place on Friday, July 5, from 5 PM to 8 PM. The event will be held at the historic Sehner-Ellicott-Von Hess House, located at 123 N Prince Street in Downtown Lancaster on Gallery Row. Ceanna Davis…
Read MoreCall for Historic Homes: Join the Christmas Home Tour in Lancaster City!
The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County is excited to announce our upcoming Christmas Home Tour, set to take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 10 AM to 4 PM. This annual event is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the beauty and history of Lancaster City’s homes during the festive holiday season. Register your…
Read MoreHistoric Preservation Trust of Lancaster County hosts local artist Lisa Troupe for June First Friday event
We are delighted to announce Lisa Troupe as our featured local artist for June 2024. This exhibit will take place on Friday, June 7, from 10 AM to 8 PM, with a special reception from 5 PM to 8 PM, and on Saturday, June 8, from 10 AM to 4 PM. The event will be…
Read MoreThank You to all who attended the Bowmansville Roller Mill Open House
This past Saturday, April 27, 2024, was a remarkable day for the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County as we hosted an open house at the Bowmansville Roller Mill. With several hundred attendees from across southcentral Pennsylvania, the event was a resounding success, bringing together community members and history enthusiasts to celebrate our rich heritage.…
Read MoreAddvent Lancaster Presents “Art of Adventure” at Ellicott House on May 3
Lancaster, PA – The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County is thrilled to partner with Addvent Lancaster for an enchanting evening of art and exploration during Downtown Lancaster’s First Friday. This event will take place at the Sehner-Ellicott-Von Hess House on Gallery Row, located at 123 N Prince Street, from 5 to 8 pm. Addvent Lancaster…
Read More2024 C. Emlen Urban Award Winners
Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County Announces the 2024 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 Walking Tour 2024
Explore the Architectural Wonders of Lancaster with C. Emlen Urban Saturday, June 15, 2024 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Overview – Starting Point Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House (123 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA — the Trust’s headquarters) Schedule Tours begin at 9:00 AM, with the last tour departing at 4:00 PM. Departures are hourly. Capacity…
Read MoreDiscover the Future of Art on First Friday: A Celebration of Young Talent at the Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House
Lancaster, PA – Mark your calendars for an evening of art, inspiration, and community spirit! We’re thrilled to invite you to a unique First Friday open house event at the historic Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House, nestled in the vibrant heart of Gallery Row at 123 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA. Join us from 5 to 8…
Read MoreExperience the Historic Bowmansville Roller Mill on April 27
CLICK HERE to register. Are you ready for a journey back in time? Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 27, 2024, 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…
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