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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A Spiritual Conflagration: How the Second Great Awakening Sundered Pennsylvania

Who: Millersville Area Historical Society
What: Presentation
When: Saturday, October 12 from 9 – 10:30am
Where: Millersville Borough Administrative & Police Building, 100 Municipal Drive, Millersville, PA 17551
Cost: Free & open to the public

The Millersville Area Historical Society invites the public to a free presentation, titled “A Spiritual Conflagration: How the Second Great Awakening Sundered Pennsylvania,” when it meets at 9am on Saturday, October 12, in the Millersville Borough Administration & Police Building, 100 Municipal Drive. Doors open at 8:30am and lock at 9:15am.

The speaker will be Dr. Lee C. Barrett, the Stager Professor of Theology at Lancaster Theological Seminary. His presentation will explore one of the most dramatic and consequential events in American history: the Second Great Awakening that raged from 1800 to approximately 1840. Dr. Barrett notes that this widespread revival is credited with spawning populist religion, a deeply anti-intellectual sensibility, the dominance of evangelical piety, and a suspicion of institutional hierarchies. A Q & A session will end the talk.

Dr. Barrett, who has taught at Lancaster Theological Seminary since 1984, lectures and writes about the history of theology in America and the thoughts of Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard. His books include Kierkegaard’s Religious Thought in Relation to Current Religious Discourse (2024); and Kierkegaard on God’s Will and Human Freedom (2023). A Lancaster resident, he has earned several academic degrees, including a PhD, M. Phil. and a B.A at Yale University; and a M. Div. at Yale Divinity School.

For more details, contact Phil Gerber at 717.872.8837 before noon or at pge8507@aol.com.

Submitted by the Millersville Area Historical Society

Ephrata Architectural Tour 2024

Who: Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County
What: Guided Tour
When: Saturday, October 12 at 9am, 12pm, and 3pm
Where: Tours depart from MainSpring of Ephrata, 16 E. Main Street, Ephrata, PA 17522
Cost: Varying Prices, Range: $5 – $20| Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door.

Join the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County on October 12, 2024, for a journey through the architectural wonders of Ephrata. Whether you’re a history buff, architecture enthusiast, or simply looking for a unique way to spend your Saturday, this tour offers a captivating glimpse into the buildings that have shaped the town’s character over the centuries.

  • Tour Details:
    • Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
    • Times: 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 3:00 PM
    • Starting Point: MainSpring of Ephrata, 16 E Main St., Ephrata, PA 17522
  • Ticket Prices:
    • Members of the Historic Preservation Trust: $10
    • Non-members: $20
    • Children (13 and under): $5
    • Infants (under 3): Free
    • Tour Book: $15 (optional but highly recommended!) Visit here for more information.
  • Tour Highlights:
    • The Ephrata Architectural Tour is a guided exploration of some of the most historically significant and visually striking buildings in Ephrata. Limited to just 20 participants per tour, this intimate experience allows you to delve deep into the stories behind the architecture, from Colonial-era structures to more modern developments that reflect the town’s evolution.

Purchase tickets and a guide book in advance online here.

Submitted by the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County

EPHS Fall Apple Festival

Who: The East Petersburg Historical Society
What: Festival
When: Saturday, October 19 from 11am – 3pm
Where: East Petersburg Historical Society, 1905 State Street, East Petersburg, PA 17520
Cost: Free and open to the public

Join the East Petersburg Historical Society for a family-centered apple festival on Saturday, October 19! Enjoy apple cider making demonstrations, fresh apple cider tasting*, kids crafts, free make and take crafts and coloring pages, apple bean-bag toss, bobbing for apples, free applies and cookies, and snacks for sale!

*Please note that apple cider will be “freshly” made on site with an antique apple cider press. Small samples will be available to taste but will not be pasteurized. 

Submitted by the East Petersburg Historical Society

Collecting Antique Phonographs

Who: The Manheim Historical Society
What: Presentation
When: Sunday, October 20 from 1-4pm
Where: Manheim Railroad Station, 210 S. Charlotte St., Manheim, PA
Cost: Free and open to the public

Antique phonograph enthusiasts Shawn Patrick and Nick Sieber will share their knowledge at a 2pm presentation and many examples from their collection will be available for viewing and hearing from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.  This is a unique opportunity to hear an old Victrola (and others) live!
In addition to the special program, the Historic Manheim Railroad Station will be available for guided tours.  In the restored station’s freight room. view the Henry William Stiegel exhibit of iron stove plates and Stiegel-type glass made by Manheim’s famous town founder. Tour the original office and waiting rooms.  Walk through a cabin car.  Ride the last remaining trolley of the county’s Conestoga’s Traction Company.  See the Stiegel Valley Model Railroad.  There’s lots to do at the station!  All activities are FREE.
Submitted by the Manheim Historical Society