Community Calendar
The Community Calendar
A central part of LancasterHistory’s mission is to support the needs and interests of history-oriented organizations in our region and to bring into greater focus the extraordinary opportunities for learners of all ages to experience America’s past in Lancaster County and the surrounding region. LancasterHistory is proud to provide this Community Calendar to highlight upcoming events of history-focused institutions and organizations.
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African American Heritage Walking Tours
What: Tours
When: Saturday, November 1 | 11-2pm
Cost: Adult $17/ Senior (65 and older) $10 / Students (6-18) $5 / Under 6 Free. Registration is required.
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: November 1 | Depart from City of Lancaster Visitor Center
The Southeast Area tour highlights that liberation is up to African Americans, whose experiences represent a complex connection to their past—both the trauma of enslavement and the resilience of their heritage. This tour brings to life the triumph of the African American community as it built a culture of service, faith, and social activism, alongside the tragedy of Urban Renewal, which saw the demolition of 14 square blocks of thriving businesses, churches, and civic associations. The fabric of the community was ruptured as individual homes were replaced with public housing and vibrant community spaces were obliterated. This tour traces the life stream and economic castration of that community, which was attacked by the policy of Urban Renewal, but which has not been forgotten or erased. No reservations needed.
Saturdays: November 8 | Depart from Crispus Attucks Community Center
Learn more by visiting https://www.aahsscpa.org/guidedwalkingtours
New Discoveries About Lancaster County’s 1710 Settlement
Who: Millersville Area Historical Society
What: Presentation
When: Saturday, November 8 | Doors Open at 8:30am and lock at 9:15pm, Program is 9-10:30am
Where: Millersville Borough Administration & Police Building, 100 Municipal Drive, Millersville, PA 17551
Cost: Free & open to the public
The Millersville Area Historical Society will host a free presentation, “New Discoveries About Lancaster County’s 1710 Settlement,” when it meets at 9am, Saturday, Nov. 8, in the Millersville Borough Administration & Police Building, 100 Municipal Drive (doors open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 9:15 a.m.).
The speaker will be Christopher Scott, a history buff with a major interest in Colonial-era Lancaster. With the aid of PowerPoint, Scott will share newly discovered information about the original 1710 settlement in the Pequea Valley. While conducting research for his book, Chain of Title, which explores the history of a local grist mill, he uncovered previously unreported information about a group of pioneers who provided the toehold for European settlement in Lancaster County. A Q&A period will conclude the meeting.
Scott is a retired medical device executive who has become very involved with the local historical research community. He converted an abandoned grist mill along the Pequea Creek, which he now calls home. He has spoken around the country about historical research methodology. And he is a supporter of local historical associations, including the 1719 Museum where he volunteers as a tour guide and researcher.
Although admission is free, donations are appreciated. For more details, contact Phil Gerber at 717.872.8837 before noon or at pge8507@aol.com
Saving Historic Cemeteries: Preservation vs. Practicality
What: Tours
When: Saturday, November 15 | 1pm
Cost: No Registration Required