Downtown Lancaster 

Focused largely on the Underground Railroad, including four authenticated sites, tour features African agency and resistance to an institution that has kinship to economic, political, and social/cultural forces which fueled the nation’s early growth and beyond; an institution which dehumanized the enslaved and enslaver alike. Because the Underground Railroad was by necessity secret, uncovering the details of its existence has required a great deal of detective work. Local African American history, such as that shared on this tour, is the vital lifeblood that gives rise to an authentic national history. This tour includes the latest research and recent discoveries which further reveal the rich fabric of African American history in Lancaster before and after the Civil War. No reservations needed.

Saturdays: October 4, November 1 | Depart from City of Lancaster Visitor Center

Introduction to Traditional Rug Hooking

Registration is Open – Class size is limited.

Participants will have option of hooking a 4 x 4-inch mug rug or a “Try It” Sampler All supplies & equipment are provided. No food is provided.

$35 Prepaid $25 Prepaid for current members of the Manheim Historical Society

Contact Sue C. for info & registration sweetbing7711@gmail.com or 717.503.8558

The Millersville Area Historical Society invites the public to attend a free talk titled “From the Mennonite Children’s Home to Immerse International; A Journey Through Four Service Organizations at 321 Manor Ave., Millersville.” It will be presented at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, in the Millersville Borough Administration & Police Building, 100 Municipal Drive.

The speaker will be Raymond Huber, who served Immerse International for 15 years, retiring as executive director in 2016.

Since 1909, thousands of orphans, troubled youth, and international students have found practical help during difficult transition points in their lives from  one or more of the organizations that occupied or occupies the Millersville location. Using PowerPoint, Huber will reveal a common thread among those groups, which, over the years, contributed to changing lives. He also will discuss the historical significance of the site’s buildings and property, and display several objects related to the organizations. A Q & A period will conclude the meeting.

Huber,1968 Penn Manor grad, trained in Architecture and Pastoral Studies. He pastored churches in several states before serving with Wycliffe Bible Translators in South America.

Although admission is free, donations are appreciated. For more details, contact Phil Gerber at 717.872.8837 before noon or at pge8507@aol.com.

Let’s make some amazing memories, stay tuned for more updates as we count down to the big day