On Friday, May 16,  join LancasterHistory at Southern Market for a unique opportunity to learn about Lancaster in the mid-1800s. Grab your lunch at one of the Market’s extraordinary vendors and discover the hustle and bustle of historic downtown Lancaster, specifically the history of the block where Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith lived and worked. From breweries to barber shops, LancasterHistory’s Stephanie Townrow will give you insight into this active block of South Queen Street sure to delight history lovers and impress friends!

This is one of a series of events scheduled throughout April and May to support the Stevens & Smith Center and its capital campaign. For a full list of upcoming events, please visit stevensandsmithcenter.org/events.

“Lunch & Learn: Lancaster in the Mid-1800s” will take place on Friday, May 16, from 12-1pm at Southern Market Lancaster, 100 S. Queen Street, Lancaster. The event is free and open to the public but requires advance registration to attend as capacity is limited. Attendees are encouraged to grab lunch before or after the presentation by patronizing Southern Market’s wonderful stand holders (no outside food, please). Drinks and desserts will be provided by LancasterHistory. To register, please click here to register online or call 717.392.4633.

This event has also been cross-posted to stevensandsmithcenter.org/events for ease of access.