Same Streets, Different Centuries — What did Penn Square look like 250 years ago? Grab a drink at The Exchange, offering some of the best panoramic views of Lancaster’s historic center, and step back in time to explore the streets surrounding Penn Square in the 1700s and 1800s. Historian and curator Stephanie Townrow will bring the city’s past to life, tracing some of the people, taverns, markets, and businesses that once filled these bustling blocks. Along the way, you’ll discover surprising traces of history still hiding in plain sight—and you’ll never look at downtown Lancaster the same way again.

History Happy Hour will take place on Thursday, August 27 from 5pm-7pm at The Exchange located at 25 South Queen Street. Doors open at 5pm, with the program following at 5:30pm. Event concludes at 7pm.

TICKETS

Tickets are $35/each and include the first drink (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available), lite bites by The Exchange, and access to the program led by LancasterHistory’s Stephanie Townrow.

*Capacity is limited. Registration is required and will likely sell out.

PARKING 

Parking is available at the Penn Square garage, attached to the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square.