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Campus of History Updates

Check back here often for updates on our renovation project and the creation of our Campus of History !

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The Lancaster Campus of History

LancasterHistory.org—Lancaster County's Historical Society and President James Buchanan's Wheatland—has experienced more than a decade of pronounced change and growth, made possible by strong leadership, innovative educational programming, exceptional strategic planning, first-rate historical collections, and enthusiastic support from the community.

The Lancaster Campus of History will build on the strengths of LancasterHistory.org, and will transform Lancaster County's official historical society and Wheatland, a National Historic Landmark and the home of Pennsylvania's only U.S. President, into a new national model for historical learning and public programming. It will place Central Pennsylvania at the forefront of a movement exploring foundational themes of American history by demonstrating the relationship between local, regional, and national stories, events, and people, creating a center for critical reflection on America's past.

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Green...and Greener

Concern for our beautiful natural surroundings is a cornerstone for LancasterHistory.org. The new addition will utilize a variety of green initiatives to meet electrical needs, geothermal resources to heat and cool buildings and green roof technology to insulate the building and enhance the surrounding natural environment. Green design and building also have positive efficiency and cost-reduction attributes, helping to reduce heating and electrical expenses.

donorwalls tn Architects have completed their design of the permanent donor walls that will be at the main entrances of the new LancasterHistory.org building. Elegant etchings in glass will greet members, donors and visitors every day at the new building reminding all that generosity made this wonderful facility possible.

There will be a special "Major Donors Wall" of glass thanking all donors who make gifts of $3,000 and more (Remember, gifts may be pledged over a period of up to 5 years). All donors of $500 and more will be recognized as "Founding Donors" and their names will be included on a special etched wall of glass that will be a permanent feature in the new building.

There are still many wonderful naming opportunities for donors who make gifts of $10,000 and more. Gifts may be made in honor of or in memory of a loved one, partner or friend. Please contact Robin Sarratt for more details at (717) 392-4633, ext 117

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The Historian is LacasterHistory.org's periodic newsletter.

Members of LancasterHistory.org receive the print version of The Historian and quarterly issues of The Journal. Membership benefits also include admission to Wheatland, discounts on books, access to trips and courses, as well as use of the research library.

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Our Blogs

History in the Making: My name is Ashley Metzger and I am a graduate student at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. I received my B.A. in History with a minor in Anthropology in 2011 and will graduate with an M.A. in History and a focus in Public History in December 2012. I hope to become a museum educator when I graduate and would love to work with the history of fashion if I have a chance. I am an intern with LancasterHistory.org this summer and I know it will give me the skills that I will need for the future.

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Historically Speaking: The staff and volunteers of the Archives Department at LancasterHistory.org never know what they'll find when working on the documents and records in the collections. Fortunately, when they do discover something noteworthy they are very willing to share!

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Marianne's PhotoBlog: Because pictures are worth a thousand words, but sometimes they need an interpreter.

You know that cliché about a picture being worth a thousand words? Ok, well, imagine the stories going on in my head after cataloging several hundred photos every single day!

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Wheatland: A Love Story: One Young Lady, One Old House, Two Hundred Years of History

I’m Jennifer Walton, Assistant Director of President James Buchanan's Wheatland, and I love an old President and his old house! Over the past six years, I’ve learned quite a lot about both, and I would love to share it with you!

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