Looking for something a little different this First Friday? Whether you’re planning a date night, catching up with friends, entertaining out-of-town guests, or simply looking for something new to experience, the Stevens & Smith Center offers an inspiring way to start your evening!

Before dinner, drinks, or an evening exploring Lancaster City’s vibrant arts scene, stop by the Stevens & Smith Center during special after-hours Pay What You Wish admission from 5-8pm on Friday, August 7.

Explore Lancaster’s newest museum and discover the extraordinary lives of Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith, and other remarkable stories of those who helped shape the fight for freedom, equality, and democracy in America. Through immersive exhibits, original artifacts, and powerful storytelling, you’ll experience history in a way that is thought-provoking, engaging, and powerfully relevant today. And you’ll certainly have a lot to talk about at dinner or drinks afterward!

August First Friday will be held on Friday, August 7 from 5-8pm at the Stevens & Smith Center, 13-15 E. Vine Street in Lancaster. Admission is Pay What You Wish, with donations accepted by cash or card. Whether you’re a lifelong history enthusiast or simply looking for a memorable way to begin your First Friday, we’d love to welcome you!