Events: Reception

Wine & Cheese and a Walk in the Trees

The Louise Arnold Tanger ArboretumJoin the Friends of the Tanger Arboretum for a delightful late-summer social on Friday, September 11! Enjoy refreshing drinks and light bites, while taking a leisurely stroll through the many stately trees in the Arboretum. Plus, join us for a “State of the Arboretum” address and election of new Board Members for 2026-2027. (Must be an active Friends of the Tanger Arboretum member to vote.)

Wine & Cheese and A Walk in the Trees is free for Friends of the Tanger Arboretum members. Tickets for non-members are $30/person. Ticket purchase includes access to event, program, beverages, and appetizers. Non-alcoholic options will be available.

A reminder to Friends of the Tanger Arboretum Members at the Contributor ($100) level and above — Did you know you get two extra tickets to the Wine & Cheese as a benefit of your advanced membership? If purchasing online, make sure you are signed in to your account before adding all four tickets to your cart. The discount should activate automatically at check out. If you are interested in this benefit, you can become a member or call (717) 392-4633 to upgrade over the phone.

The deadline to RSVP has passed. Thank you for your interest!

The event will take place at the Carriage House at the LancasterHistory Museum & Research Center, 230 N. President Avenue, Lancaster, on Friday, September 11 from 5-7pm. The event is rain or shine.

In-Person Event Member Event - Arboretum Outdoor Program Reception

September 11, 2026 The Carriage House at the LancasterHistory Museum & Research Center, 230 N. President Ave., Lancaster 5-7pm $30/Non-Tanger Members | FREE for Tanger Arboretum Members

White House Workers

Since 1800, thousands of dedicated workers have labored behind the scenes to help the White House fulfill its roles as a seat of government, a family residence, and a historic site. On Thursday, October 29th, join White House Historical Association historian Sarah Fling as she highlights lesser-known stories of White House workers throughout history, including the men and women who worked for President James Buchanan.

A young woman with light skin, long brown hair, wearing a blue dress.
Sarah Fling

Sarah Fling is a historian at the White House Historical Association. Her research focuses on free and enslaved workers, the first ladies, and the White House Collection. Fling is a contributor in The Cambridge Companion to US First Ladies (2025) and has published her research in White House History Quarterly and Teen Vogue. She serves on the Board of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, and previously served as a Community Lead in the Youth250 Bureau, a non-partisan initiative that highlighted the Gen Z perspective during America’s 250th. Sarah’s previous work experience includes internships at historic sites such as George Washington’s Mount Vernon and the Frick Pittsburgh. She received her bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Pittsburgh and her master’s in Public History from American University.

EVENT DETAILS & HOW TO REGISTER

This event is expected to take place in person at the LancasterHistory Museum & Research Center on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Doors open and the reception begins at 5pm. The lecture will begin at 5:30pm. The lecture will also be streamed to Zoom at 5:30pm for those who wish to join us virtually.

This program is free and open to the public. In-person attendance requires advance registration in order to guarantee a seat. Due to capacity restrictions, tickets may not be available at the door. Virtual attendance requires advance registration in order to receive the Zoom link. Register online by clicking the appropriate link below or by calling 717.392.4633. The online version of this program will also be recorded and uploaded to LancasterHistory’s YouTube channel after the event.

REGISTER TO ATTEND IN PERSON

Register to Attend Online

Please Note: Your Zoom information will be sent to you in your confirmation email upon registering for the online option. If you do not receive this email and it is not in your junk and spam folders, please contact support@lancasterhistory.org.

Online/Virtual Event In-Person Event Lecture Reception

October 29, 2026 LancasterHistory Museum & Research Center, 230 N. President Ave., Lancaster 5pm Reception | 5:30pm Lecture FREE | Registration Required