‘Barn Again’ First Friday at the Ellicott House with Lisa Troupe

Join Lancaster County artist Lisa Troupe for a September 5th First Friday artist reception at the historic 1787 Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House featuring small, whimsical works rooted in the Japanese aesthetic of wabi sabi, embracing the beauty of imperfection. Each 6” x 6” panel is an exploration of layered surfaces that are scraped, obscured, and revealed…

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Retracing Lafayette’s 1825 Journey Through Lancaster County

In July 1825, the Marquis de Lafayette—revered French hero of the American Revolution—made a historic visit to Lancaster County as part of his famed “Farewell Tour of America.” At the age of just 19, Lafayette had crossed the Atlantic to fight for American independence, forging a lasting bond with the young nation. Wounded at the…

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SHAWorkshop 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 Drive📍Tour the space🤝 Meet the team🧰 Donate tools💬…

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August 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. 📅 Date: Wednesday, August…

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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…

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2025 C. Emlen Urban Award Winners

C.EMLEN URBAN AWARDS

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…

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Intern 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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