CLOSURE JANUARY 26, DELAY JANUARY 27 | Due to forecasted inclement weather, all operations of LancasterHistory will be closed to the public on Monday, January 26. On Tuesday, January 27, we will have a delay and open to the public at 11:30am, with the first tour of Wheatland beginning at 12pm. This message will be updated to reflect any changes to this schedule. Thank you, and stay warm!
Museum Open Mon-Sat, 9:30am-5pm | Wheatland Open Mon-Sat, 10am-3pm
In 1882, Abe Buzzard and seven other prisoners tunneled in to the Lancaster County Prison’s chicken coop to make their escape.