Monday, May 27, 2013 @ 08:00AM - 05:00PM
ClosingsLibrary ClosedOur Library and Research Areas will be closed for Memorial Day. President James Buchanan's Wheatland will be open for tours. |
Saturday, June 1, 2013 @ 12:00PM - 04:00PM
WheatlandLiving History at Wheatland: Mr. Buchanan's Final HaircutOn Saturday, June 1st visitors will step back to the year 1868 and become a member of the Buchanan family. While visiting Wheatland they will experience Victorian mourning and funeral preparations as James Buchanan died on June 1, 1868. The former President's niece, Harriet Lane Johnston, has already draped the home's hall in mourning black crepe and stopped the clocks at 8:30. You will meet Mr. Joseph Lebar, Mr. Buchanan's barber, and Mr. Christian Widmyer, cabinet maker and undertaker, as they begin the somber task of preparing for the viewing. Visits back to 1868 start at Noon and on the hour with the final visit starting at 3 pm.
Tours take place on the hour from 12 pm to 4 pm (the last tour starts at 3 pm.) Admission prices are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students (11-17), and children 10 and under are free. Tours begin next door at Lancaster County's Historical Society in the Visitors Common. Use the button below to pre-pay for your tickets and reserve your tour.
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Monday, June 3, 2013 @ 06:30PM - 08:30PM
ClassesIntermediate Genealogy: Digging DeeperInstructor: Marianne Heckles, Research Asst. & Photo Collection Coordinator
Examine records available nationally and at the historical society, and learn more advanced research techniques.
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of genealogy.
- Members $15
- Non-members $20
- Price break for all 3: $40 Members $50 Non-members
- Courses held at 230 N. President Ave.
- Call 717.392.4633 for details and reservations
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Wednesday, June 5, 2013 @ 06:00PM - 09:00PM
Explore & CelebrateAnnual DinnerJoin us for our Annual Dinner!
- 6 pm Cocktails
- 7 pm Dinner
- Lancaster Country Club
- Tickets: $60 per person
- RSVP by May 29 to Robin Sarratt or use the button below!
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Saturday, June 15, 2013 @ 10:00AM - 12:00PM
ClassesHomebrew and History: Lancaster's Brewing Heritage on TapWhat's on tap at LancasterHistory.org? A new summer program, "Homebrew and History: Lancaster's Brewing Heritage on Tap" to be offered June 15, July 13, Aug. 17 and Sept. 14 at 230 N. President Avenue. The interactive class will offer a deep look into Lancaster's extensive brewing history while also serving as an introduction to homebrewing. Chad Rieker, head brewer at Iron Hill Brewery in Lancaster, PA, and Mark Garber of Lancaster Homebrew, will help lead the workshops.
 "Homebrew and History: Lancaster's Brewing Heritage on Tap" offers an introduction to either extract or all-grain methods of homebrewing, with the featured brewing method varying monthly. Each class will utilize an on-site demonstration showing participants how to make quality homebrew with that month's highlighted method. In a unique twist, each class will be brewing Kulmbacher Export, a dark lager based on a 19th-century Rieker family recipe that Rieker has scaled down. Courtesy of Lancaster Homebrew, Kulmbacher Export brewing kits will be exclusively available for purchase at each class with a portion of the proceeds benefitting LancasterHistory.org.
Participants will learn about Lancaster's long-standing, entertaining and largely forgotten brewing heritage using maps, images and artifacts from the LancasterHistory.org collection. Each class includes samples of the Kulmbacher Export, homebrewing tips, and general information on beer and brewing appreciation. The all-grain class will be held on June 15 and Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tickets are $40 and includes lunch. The extract class will be held on July 13 and Sept. 14 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Tickets are $35. Participants must be 21 years of age or older and will need to bring valid identification with them to the workshop. Space is limited and offered on a first come, first served basis.
For more information contact James Bollinger, assistant for marketing at LancasterHistory.org and avid homebrewer for five years.
Register on-line or by calling 717-392-4633
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Monday, June 17, 2013 @ 06:30PM - 08:30PM
ClassesAdvanced Genealogy: Tackling Genealogy ProblemsInstructor: Kevin Shue, Genealogist
This advanced course addresses the use of military records; the focus is on analyzing and solving genealogical problems. Includes citing sources and the genealogical proof standard.
Prerequisite: Intermediate knowledge of genealogy
- Members $15
- Non-members $20
- Price break for all 3: $40 Members $50 Non-members
- Courses held at 230 N. President Ave.
- Call 717.392.4633 for details and reservations
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Thursday, June 27, 2013 @ 04:00PM - 05:30PM
ColloquiumFlames Across the SusquehannaJoin us for our Regional History Colloquium !
Glenn Banner will present Flames Across the Susquehanna. |
Saturday, July 13, 2013 @ 09:00AM - 12:00PM
ClassesHomebrew and History: Lancaster's Brewing Heritage on TapWhat's on tap at LancasterHistory.org? A new summer program, "Homebrew and History: Lancaster's Brewing Heritage on Tap" to be offered June 15, July 13, Aug. 17 and Sept. 14 at 230 N. President Avenue. The interactive class will offer a deep look into Lancaster's extensive brewing history while also serving as an introduction to homebrewing. Chad Rieker, head brewer at Iron Hill Brewery in Lancaster, PA, and Mark Garber of Lancaster Homebrew, will help lead the workshops.
"Homebrew and History: Lancaster's Brewing Heritage on Tap" offers an introduction to either extract or all-grain methods of homebrewing, with the featured brewing method varying monthly. Each class will utilize an on-site demonstration showing participants how to make quality homebrew with that month's highlighted method. In a unique twist, each class will be brewing Kulmbacher Export, a dark lager based on a 19th-century Rieker family recipe that Rieker has scaled down. Courtesy of Lancaster Homebrew, Kulmbacher Export brewing kits will be exclusively available for purchase at each class with a portion of the proceeds benefitting LancasterHistory.org.
Participants will learn about Lancaster's long-standing, entertaining and largely forgotten brewing heritage using maps, images and artifacts from the LancasterHistory.org collection. Each class includes samples of the Kulmbacher Export, homebrewing tips, and general information on beer and brewing appreciation. The all-grain class will be held on June 15 and Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tickets are $40 and includes lunch. The extract class will be held on July 13 and Sept. 14 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Tickets are $35. Participants must be 21 years of age or older and will need to bring valid identification with them to the workshop. Space is limited and offered on a first come, first served basis.
For more information contact James Bollinger, assistant for marketing at LancasterHistory.org and avid homebrewer for five years.
Register on-line or by calling 717-392-4633
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Saturday, August 17, 2013 @ 10:00AM - 12:00PM
ClassesHomebrew and History: Lancaster's Brewing Heritage on TapWhat's on tap at LancasterHistory.org? A new summer program, "Homebrew and History: Lancaster's Brewing Heritage on Tap" to be offered June 15, July 13, Aug. 17 and Sept. 14 at 230 N. President Avenue. The interactive class will offer a deep look into Lancaster's extensive brewing history while also serving as an introduction to homebrewing. Chad Rieker, head brewer at Iron Hill Brewery in Lancaster, PA, and Mark Garber of Lancaster Homebrew, will help lead the workshops.
"Homebrew and History: Lancaster's Brewing Heritage on Tap" offers an introduction to either extract or all-grain methods of homebrewing, with the featured brewing method varying monthly. Each class will utilize an on-site demonstration showing participants how to make quality homebrew with that month's highlighted method. In a unique twist, each class will be brewing Kulmbacher Export, a dark lager based on a 19th-century Rieker family recipe that Rieker has scaled down. Courtesy of Lancaster Homebrew, Kulmbacher Export brewing kits will be exclusively available for purchase at each class with a portion of the proceeds benefitting LancasterHistory.org.
Participants will learn about Lancaster's long-standing, entertaining and largely forgotten brewing heritage using maps, images and artifacts from the LancasterHistory.org collection. Each class includes samples of the Kulmbacher Export, homebrewing tips, and general information on beer and brewing appreciation. The all-grain class will be held on June 15 and Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tickets are $40 and includes lunch. The extract class will be held on July 13 and Sept. 14 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Tickets are $35. Participants must be 21 years of age or older and will need to bring valid identification with them to the workshop. Space is limited and offered on a first come, first served basis.
For more information contact James Bollinger, assistant for marketing at LancasterHistory.org and avid homebrewer for five years.
Register on-line or by calling 717-392-4633
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Saturday, September 14, 2013 @ 09:00AM - 12:00PM
ClassesHomebrew and History: Lancaster's Brewing Heritage on TapWhat's on tap at LancasterHistory.org? A new summer program, "Homebrew and History: Lancaster's Brewing Heritage on Tap" to be offered June 15, July 13, Aug. 17 and Sept. 14 at 230 N. President Avenue. The interactive class will offer a deep look into Lancaster's extensive brewing history while also serving as an introduction to homebrewing. Chad Rieker, head brewer at Iron Hill Brewery in Lancaster, PA, and Mark Garber of Lancaster Homebrew, will help lead the workshops.
"Homebrew and History: Lancaster's Brewing Heritage on Tap" offers an introduction to either extract or all-grain methods of homebrewing, with the featured brewing method varying monthly. Each class will utilize an on-site demonstration showing participants how to make quality homebrew with that month's highlighted method. In a unique twist, each class will be brewing Kulmbacher Export, a dark lager based on a 19th-century Rieker family recipe that Rieker has scaled down. Courtesy of Lancaster Homebrew, Kulmbacher Export brewing kits will be exclusively available for purchase at each class with a portion of the proceeds benefitting LancasterHistory.org.
Participants will learn about Lancaster's long-standing, entertaining and largely forgotten brewing heritage using maps, images and artifacts from the LancasterHistory.org collection. Each class includes samples of the Kulmbacher Export, homebrewing tips, and general information on beer and brewing appreciation. The all-grain class will be held on June 15 and Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tickets are $40 and includes lunch. The extract class will be held on July 13 and Sept. 14 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Tickets are $35. Participants must be 21 years of age or older and will need to bring valid identification with them to the workshop. Space is limited and offered on a first come, first served basis.
For more information contact James Bollinger, assistant for marketing at LancasterHistory.org and avid homebrewer for five years.
Register on-line or by calling 717-392-4633
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