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2024 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 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…
Read MorePreservation Happy Hour Fundraiser at Pour Man’s Brewing Co.
DATE: Wednesday, May 8, 2024, TIME: 6:00 – 8:00 pm LOCATION: Pour Man’s Brewing Company, 24 E. Main Street, Ephrata, PA PRICE: $35 per person REGISTRATION BELOW. The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County is hosting a Preservation Happy Hour Fundraiser on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Pour Man’s Brewing Company (https://pourmansbrewingco.com/home)…
Read MorePre-Order for 2024 Annual Uncharted Lancaster Treasure Hunt
Are you ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime? The annual Uncharted Lancaster treasure hunt returns in the Spring of 2024 with the JBT and Raiders of the Golden Osprey Treasure Hunt Adventure. With $3,200 up for grabs, weekly cash prizes, and four ways to win, this promises to be their most exciting…
Read MoreLetter to Lancaster City Council Regarding the Planned Demolition of the Former Gunzenhauser Bakery
The following is a letter from the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County, addressed to the Lancaster City Council, regarding the announced future demolition of the historic structure located at 801 N Prince St, Lancaster PA (former location of the Gunzenhauser Bakery). Download the original PDF by clicking here.
Read MoreIntern Spotlight: Sadie Koller
Intern Spotlight Meet Sadie Koller. Hello, my name is Sadie, and I am a senior at Millersville University. I’m studying anthropology with a minor in History as well as Geospatial Applications. I’m currently juggling this internship as well as a retail job. However, with any free time I have, I enjoy reading a good book…
Read MoreIntern Spotlight: Ellie Young
Intern Spotlight My name is Ellie Young, and I am an intern at Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County this semester. I am a senior at Lampeter-Strasburg High School and am planning to pursue a major in Architecture and/or Communications in college. My other passions include dancing competitively on LEDC at Willow Street Dance Steps,…
Read MoreJoin Reagan Lehman for an evening of “Magical Naturalism” at October First Friday Open House
Join us on Friday, October 6, 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 Reagan Lehman for a one-night-only art show. Event Description For one evening,…
Read MoreEvanna Morris to be featured artist at September First Friday Open House
Join us on Friday, September 1, 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 Evanna Morris for a one-night-only art show. Meet the Artist: Evanna Morris…
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