Gardens, Grounds, and a Gentleman’s Farm: A Walk Around Wheatland
James Buchanan is best-known as our nation’s 15th President, but he was also a gentleman farmer. From 1848-1868, Buchanan lived at Wheatland, which sat upon 22.5 acres of meadows, orchards, gardens, and more. On Saturday, September 12, join Stephanie Celiberti, Manager of President James Buchanan’s Wheatland, for a walk through the Wheatland property. During the walk, learn how Wheatland functioned as a farm and green space over the course of Buchanan’s ownership of the property.
Please note: This is an outdoor walking tour. Appropriate footwear and apparel to walk across grass, dirt, brick sidewalks, and pavement is encouraged. If you have any accessibility concerns, please contact info@lancasterhistory.org in advance of the program.
“Grounds, Gardens, & A Gentleman’s Farm: A Walk Around Wheatland” will take place on Saturday, September 12 with tours at 10am and 1pm. Tickets are $20/Adult (18+), $18/Senior (65+), $10/Student (11-17 or College ID), and free for children 10 and under. LancasterHistory Members receive complimentary admission, but should reserve their tickets in advance to guarantee the tour time of their choice. This tour is eligible for our Museums for All rate!
Tickets are available for purchase online by clicking the applicable link below or over the phone by calling 717.392.4633. Advance reservations are highly recommended as tours may sell out and walk-in tickets may not be available.
Plus—“A Toast to the Union:” A Pop-Up Exhibit
Don’t miss the special pop-up exhibit on Buchanan and foodways happening in the Research Center on September 12! “A Toast to the Union” examines the extravagance of James Buchanan’s 1857 Inaugural Ball Menu in the context of growing sectional tensions between the North and South. This exhibit explores the ways Buchanan attempted to portray the image of a unified nation through choices in cuisine and decor during one of the most fragile periods in the country’s history. Free to visit.