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July 2026
Art Session for “We the People” Display
Get creative and contribute to Lancaster’s America250 celebration! Join us at the Lancaster Public Library for an art session in support of the “We the People” community display. Registration is required through the Lancaster Public Library. 📅 Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026🕕 Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM📍 Location: Lancaster Public Library; 151 North Queen…
August 2026
First Friday at Lancaster Public Library
Stop by the Lancaster Public Library during First Friday to view the “We the People” community artwork display. Drop in anytime between 5–8PM — no registration required. 📅 Date: Friday, August 7, 2026🕕 Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM📍 Location: Lancaster Public Library; 151 North Queen Street Lancaster, PA 17603👥 Drop-in Event, no registration required
Lancaster Founding Fathers Discussion
The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County joins the Lancaster Public Library to discuss Lancaster’s own Founding Fathers as part of the America250 celebration. Registration is required through the Lancaster Public Library. 📅 Date: Friday, August 7, 2026🕕 Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM📍 Location: Lancaster Public Library; 151 North Queen Street Lancaster, PA 17603👥…
Children’s Storytime with Activity: Revolutionary War Spies: A Spy Called James
Bring the kids for a storytime adventure featuring Revolutionary War spies! This children’s program at the Lancaster Public Library includes a reading and activity. Registration is required through the Lancaster Public Library. 📅 Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026🕕 Time:4:00 PM to 5:00 PM📍 Location: Lancaster Public Library; 151 North Queen Street Lancaster, PA 17603👥 Register…
Stealing the Bones – The Story of George Washington’s Tomb
Thousands of people visit the home of George and Martha Washington at Mount Vernon every year, but few know the story behind his final resting place located in the burial tomb on the Mount Vernon grounds. In 1830, an attempt was made to steal the skull from the remains of American president George Washington, which…
September 2026
Capital Day
Join us for the next presentation in our 2026 Speaker Series. Adam Zurn will present on Capital Day. Join us at 5:30PM for happy hour before the presentation begins at 6:30PM. 📅 Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026🕕 Time: Happy Hour begins at 5:30PM; presentation starts at 6:30 PM📍 Location: Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House, 123 North Prince…
Annual Preservation Summit
The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County is bringing preservation to the forefront of conversation at their 5th Annual Preservation Summit. We’re pleased to announce this year’s Keynote Speaker is Dr. Jeremy Wells who will share a fascinating presentation about People- Centered Preservation. Be sure to tell your family, friends and colleagues about this opportunity…
Children’s Storytime with Activity: Colonial Trailblazing Women
Introduce your children to the remarkable women of the colonial era at this special storytime event at the Lancaster Public Library. Includes a reading and hands-on activity. Registration is required through the Lancaster Public Library. 📅 Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026🕕 Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM📍 Location: Lancaster Public Library; 151 North Queen Street…
Taverns in America with April Thomas
Raise a glass to history! Join April Thomas for an engaging evening exploring the role of taverns in early American life. Registration is required through the Lancaster Public Library. 📅 Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026🕕 Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM📍 Location: Lancaster Public Library; 151 North Queen Street Lancaster, PA 17603👥 Register Here
October 2026
W. Miller Barbour: Lancaster County Legacy
Join us for the next presentation in our 2026 Speaker Series. Eric Schubert will present W. Miller Barbour: Lancaster County Legacy. Doors open at 6:00PM, with the presentation beginning at 6:30PM. 📅 Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026🕕 Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM; presentation starts at 6:30 PM📍 Location: Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House, 123 North Prince…
DNA & Dead Ends: Cracking Family Mysteries with Eric Schubert
Unlock the secrets of your family history! Eric Schubert leads this afternoon program on using DNA and genealogical research to solve family mysteries. Registration is required through the Lancaster Public Library. 📅 Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026🕕 Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM📍 Location: Lancaster Public Library; 151 North Queen Street Lancaster, PA 17603👥 Register…
November 2026
Ephrata Cloister – Revolutionary War Hospital
Join us for the next presentation in our 2026 Speaker Series. Brad Smith will present on the Ephrata Cloister’s role as a Revolutionary War Hospital. Doors open at 6:00PM, with the presentation beginning at 6:30PM. 📅 Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026🕕 Time:Doors open at 6:00PM; presentation starts at 6:30 PM📍 Location: Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House, 123…
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