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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…
Intern Spotlight: Sofia Portillo
Intern Spotlight Meet Sofia Portillo. My name is Sofia Portillo, and I am a senior History and International Studies major with a minor in Latinx Studies at Franklin & Marshall College. I am originally from York, Pennsylvania, but I live on the F&M campus. I am passionate about Latin American History and am currently writing…
Discover the Importance of Historic Preservation on WITF’s The Spark
Why does historic preservation matter? How does it shape the identity and future of Lancaster County? These are some of the fascinating topics explored in a recent episode of WITF’s The Spark, featuring Danielle Keperling, Executive Director of the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County. In this episode, host Asia Tabb dives into the inspiring…
Swastikas in Architecture: When a symbol meant good fortune, not hate
Have you ever noticed a swastika as an architectural detail? Before you gather the mob and bring out the pitchforks, know that before World War II, the swastika was used widely across various cultures and was not associated with the negative connotations it later gained. Its origins go back thousands of years, and it has been…
April 9: Discover New Architectural Treasures with Gregg Scott at the Historic Preservation Trust Speaker Series
Mark your calendars for an extraordinary evening exploring Lancaster’s architectural heritage! Join the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025, at 6:30 PM for the next installment of the Speaker Series: The Preservation Palette: Colors of Our Past. This captivating event will be held at the historic Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House, located…
March 12: Uncovering Marietta’s Founding Families with Eric Schubert at Sip, Savor, and Learn event
~ SOLD OUT ~ The Historic Preservation Trust Speaker Series: The Preservation Palette-Colors of Our Past Join the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County for the next installment of our captivating Speaker Series: The Preservation Palette: Colors of Our Past. Event Details: Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Time: Preservation Happy Hour: 5:30 PM | Presentation:…
An Open Letter to the East Petersburg Borough Council
An Open Letter to the East Petersburg Borough Council Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County January 10, 2025 Dear Members of the East Petersburg Borough Council, We extend our heartfelt thanks for your decision to deny the demolition permit for the historic circa 1903 barn located at 5890 Main Street. Your careful consideration and commitment…
February 19: Discover the Legacy of Wm. Chester Ruth at the HPT’s Speaker Series
Due to the weather forecast, this event has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 19. The time and location remain the same. Registrants from the previous date have been automatically re-registered for the rescheduled event. Mark your calendars for an evening of history, family stories, and community legacy at the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County’s…
Support Historic Preservation in Lancaster County: Nominate Us for HARTZ Physical Therapy’s 25 Grants for 25 Charities
HARTZ Physical Therapy is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025 by giving back to the Lancaster County community in a big way! As part of their milestone celebration, they will be awarding grants to 25 Lancaster County charities throughout the year, and we need your help to make the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County…
Why Historic Preservation is Important to our Board of Directors
The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County’s 2024 Board of Directors Answer: “Why Historic Preservation is Important to Me” James Brown, President “In the late 1960’s, my father would take me along in the family car to drop off my sister who had dancing lessons in a building directly across from the trust…