Wheatland to Washington: The 1856 Presidential Campaign of James Buchanan
Step inside the headquarters of James Buchanan’s 1856 presidential campaign with a guided tour of Wheatland! Discover how Buchanan used his home as campaign headquarters to promote his candidacy in an age before modern media.
The tour will begin with a curator’s talk explore a display of campaign artifacts in Groff Gallery in the LancasterHistory Museum & Research Center.
Wheatland to Washington: The 1856 Presidential Campaign of James Buchanan, a special guided tour of Wheatland, will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026. This special tour will be available at 10:30am and 11:30am. Please Note: These tours are not our regular General Admission tours and are focused on a particular topic than a general history of Buchanan and the home.
To purchase tickets, please select your tour time of choice below or call 717.392.4633. Advance reservations are highly recommended as tours may sell out and walk-in tickets may not be available. Members receive complimentary admission, but should reserve their tickets in advance to guarantee the tour time of their choice.