The Extraordinary Give, Lancaster County’s largest day of online giving, returns on Friday, November 20, 2020! For 24 hours only, visit extragive.org to make a donation online to LancasterHistory, and every dollar you donate to local organizations during the #ExtraGive will be stretched by least $500,000 from the Lancaster County Community Foundation, presenting sponsors Rodgers & Associates and the High Foundation, as well as other community supporters.

Beginning November 28th! Tour President James Buchanan’s Wheatland virtually this year for Yuletide at Wheatland! Join a tour guide, in real-time over Zoom, to traverse the festively decorated halls and rooms of the 1828 mansion. From the comfort of your home, learn about the public and personal life of James Buchanan through the lens of Yuletides and traditions past.

At LancasterHistory, you will learn about Lancaster County and its 300 years of fascinating history. From the extraordinary lives of 15th US President James Buchanan and abolitionist Congressman Thaddeus Stevens, to the struggles and triumphs of ordinary Americans, the Campus of History has stories, exhibitions, and learning opportunities for every visitor.

The James Buchanan Online Presidential Library is a digital repository of more than 3,500 items associated with James Buchanan, Harriet Lane, and James Buchanan Henry, extended family members, associates, and Wheatland, Buchanan’s home. Now available and free to access, users can search and view the digitized collection to examine the events that transpired during Buchanan’s presidency and gain a better understanding of how the United States responded to one of the most fraught periods in American history.

Let us help you discover your Lancaster County connection! From maps and microfilm to diaries and Civil War muster rolls, LancasterHistory’s Research Center has many documents and services that can help visitors with their scholarly or ancestral research. Our expert staff, with a combined 100 years of experience, are also available to help you.

Lancaster in the ’60s examines the issues of conflict, resolution, and protest against the backdrop of four pivotal decades—the 1660s, 1760s, 1860s, and 1960s—in Lancaster County’s history. Follow the stories of ordinary Lancastrians who lived through extraordinary times in LancasterHistory’s latest exhibition, Lancaster in the ’60s.

While our doors may be closed to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), our staff are hard at work fulfilling our educational mission. Check out our free digital resources online to stay engaged with Lancaster County’s history from the comfort of home. Click “Learn More” to see what we have available.

Explore Lancaster’s history through fascinating digital exhibitions, featuring archival artifacts and historic photographs from the LancasterHistory collections.

LancasterHistory’s Museum Store, located at 230 North President Avenue, offers unique and special home decorative items and books related to Lancaster County’s rich history. Stop by to view popular gift items, local folk art, and more.