While our doors may be closed to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), our staff are hard at work fulfilling our educational mission. Check out our free digital resources online to stay engaged with Lancaster County’s history from the comfort of home. Click “Learn More” to see what we have available.

Explore Lancaster’s history through fascinating digital exhibitions, featuring archival artifacts and historic photographs from the LancasterHistory collections.

Learn about President James Buchanan’s Wheatland from the comfort of your own home! Join our Director of Education & Public Programs for short, informative videos about James Buchanan, his family, and his beloved home, Wheatland, in our “Buchanan Basics” video series.

Let us help you discover your Lancaster County connection! From maps and microfilm to diaries and Civil War muster rolls, LancasterHistory’s Research Center has many documents and services that can help visitors with their scholarly or ancestral research. Our expert staff, with a combined 100 years of experience, are also available to help you.

Enjoy the springtime weather and beauty of nature in the Tanger Arboretum on the grounds of LancasterHistory! Visitors are welcome to explore the grounds and Arboretum while safely social distancing. Plus, learn on your walks by checking out our free audio tour! Click “Learn More” to see the audio tour.

At LancasterHistory, you will learn about Lancaster County and its 300 years of fascinating history. From the extraordinary lives of 15th US President James Buchanan and abolitionist Congressman Thaddeus Stevens, to the struggles and triumphs of ordinary Americans, the Campus of History has stories, exhibitions, and learning opportunities for every visitor.