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July Speaker Series: Featuring Nancy Groff on Watt & Shand
July Speaker Series: The Preservation Palette – Colors of Our Past Featuring Nancy Groff on Watt & Shand Join the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County for a captivating evening as we welcome local author and historian Nancy Groff for our July installment of the 2025 Speaker Series, The Preservation Palette: Colors of Our Past.…
Explore the Architecture of Columbia during Riverfest
Explore the Architecture of Columbia with the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster CountySaturday, June 28 & Sunday, June 29, 2025 | 10 AM & 1 PMTickets: $10 per personTour Begins at Columbia Crossing River Trails Center (41 Walnut Street, Columbia) Join us for a fascinating stroll through time during the Columbia Architectural Walking Tour, part…
Addvent Lancaster Presents “Art of Adventure” at Ellicott House on June 6 & 7
Celebrate Art, History & Community at Addvent Lancaster’s First Friday Showcase! Lancaster, PA – Join us for a weekend where art meets history! The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County is proud to welcome Addvent Lancaster for a special two-day celebration. The event takes place at the Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House on Gallery Row (123 N.…
First Friday at the Ellicott House: An Evening of Art, History, and Heroes
Step inside the historic 1787 Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House for an unforgettable evening of art and history during First Friday on May 2, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. Located at 123 North Prince Street in the heart of downtown Lancaster, this special event features vibrant artwork by acclaimed local artist Kelby Weaver and a preview…
Step Into History on June 11 for an Exclusive Evening at the Drumore Mill
📍1658 Harmony Ridge Road, Drumore, PA🗓 Wednesday, June 11, 2025 | 5:30–8:30 PM The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County invites you to a truly one-of-a-kind evening at the enchanting Drumore Mill—a historic gem not open to the public except for special events like this. Nestled along the winding banks of Fishing Creek in southern…
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…
2025 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…
C. Emlen Urban Awards Ceremony Registration 2026
2026 C. Emlen Urban Awards Ceremony By Invitation Only 2026 C. Emlen Urban Awards Ceremony WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026Hamilton Club of Lancaster106 E. Orange Street, Lancaster PA Keynote Speaker and Emcee: Gregory J. Scott, FAIA;Partner Emeritus, RLPS Architects 6:00 PMReception & Cash Bar6:30 PMWelcome Dinner7:15 PMKeynote Address7:45 PMAwards Ceremony Sponsor the C. Emlen…
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…
Board 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…