- Events
Featured Event
Living History Saturdays at Wheatland
Occurring on the first Saturday of the month from March through October, the Living History at Wheatland program consists of a series of interactive and engaging glimpses into the life and times of President James Buchanan and his family. Actors bring to life the people who lived here and the history of the site. These historical figures interact with one another and with their audience. Come Meet the Past and be a part of History! The theme changes from month to month; Harriet Lane's Wedding, the Servants' Tour, and The War Years are just of few of this year's offerings. So whether you're from outside the region or a local Lancastrian, come and visit 1st Saturdays of each month and witness Living History at Wheatland!
- Visit
- The Campus of History
- Wheatland
- Research Library & Archives
- Exhibit Galleries
- The Tanger Arboretum
- LancasterHistory.org On the Square
- Stevens & Smith Historic Site
- Plan Your Visit
- Location and Directions
- Places to Stay
- Places to Eat
- Other Places to Visit
- School Group Tours
- Group Tour Information
- Facility Rentals
Welcome
Our ten-acre Campus of History features the historic grounds and gardens of President James Buchanan's Wheatland, the Louise Arnold Tanger Arboretum, and the award-winning, and environmentally-sustainable headquarters of LancasterHistory.org. On the Campus of History you will learn about Lancaster County, Pennsylvania—from stories of the Conestoga Indians and the Underground Railroad to the political legacy of James Buchanan and Thaddeus Stevens to the stories of your own family.
We also invite you to stop by our downtown museum store and gallery, LancasterHistory On the Square, located at 4 West King Street, in Lancaster, PA.
LancasterHistory.org
Campus of History
230 North President Ave.
Lancaster, PA 17603
- Resources
Explore the Collections
Collecting and interpreting history has always been at the center of LancasterHistory.org's mission. We continue to bring history alive to those who seek a deeper understanding of Lancaster County and its place in the state and the nation. We hope these on-line tools will help make the collections more accessible to the public.
Keep in mind that what you will find online merely scratches the surface of the collections. Plan a visit in person to make the best use of our resources and services.
- Collections
- Archives
Welcome to the Archives at LancasterHistory.org
We have documents for historians, scholars and genealogists. We look forward to assisting you in your research!
- Library
Welcome to the Library at LancasterHistory.org
LancasterHistory.org's Research Library is a research facility of genealogical and local history materials. The collection also includes maps, family files, subject information files, microfilm, and CDs.
- Objects
LancasterHistory.org's Object Collections
Explore three centuries of art and history through the Richard C. von Hess Decorative Arts Center, the Heritage Center Decorative Arts Collection, and the Esprit Quilt Collection.
- Photographs
Welcome to LancasterHistory.org's Photograph Collection
The visual images of Lancaster County are captured in more than 65,000 photographs housed in the photographic collections of the LancasterHistory.org. Included are early tintypes, daguerreotypes, stereographs, cartes de visite, and cabinet cards taken by local nineteenth century photographers.
- Digital Resources
- Lancaster City Directories
- On-Line Newspapers
- The Journal
- Oral Histories
- Recorded Programs
- Learn
County, Commonwealth & Country
For hundreds of years Lancaster has helped to shape the story of America. County, Commonwealth & Country features stories that illustrate the e ffects that the people, culture and ideas from Lancaster have had on the American story. These stories and objects illustrate Lancaster's place in the history of the American landscape, Lancaster's role during times of turmoil and transition within the nation, its power to inpire innovation and artistry and the city and county's ability to produce some of the world's best products and most talented craftspeople.
- County, Commonwealth & Country
- America's Founding Principles
- Community
- Created & Inspired
- Turmoil & Transitions
- Makers & Markets
- The History of Lancaster City & County
- Overview of Our County & Region
- President James Buchanan & Harriet Lane
- Congressman Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith
- Map of Townships and Boroughs
- Origin of Township and Borough Names
- The Union Fire Company
- Religion in Lancaster County
- Along the Susquehanna
- Playing America's Game: Baseball in Lancaster County
- Support
Find Your Place in History
Volunteers, members, and donors are the heart and soul of LancasterHistory.org. Whether individuals are taking advantage of the array of benefits members receive, or simply showing their support of LancasterHistory.org, all of our supporters are invaluable and make our mission possible. LancasterHistory.org would not be able to provide the extensive roster of services it has without these friends.
This Support section is all about how you can find your place in Lancaster County history. Information below will help you answer questions such as how you can become a member and take advantage of our membership benefits, how you can donate to various programs, campaigns, or even pieces of history, and how you can find opportunities at LancasterHistory.org as a volunteer or intern.
- Make a Gift to LancasterHistory.org
- Make a Donation
- Donate a Piece of History
- Memorial Gifts
- Make a Planned Gift
- The Extraordinary Give
- Opportunities at LancasterHistory.org
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Internship Opportunities
- Employment Opportunities
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