History
Fall Farm Days
Alexander Schaeffer Farm Schaefferstown, PA, United StatesCome and enjoy traditional craft and farming demonstrations, farm and garden tours, as well as great music and food truck meals and refreshments. Admission is $5.00 per person with HSI members and supervised children under age 12 admitted free. Held rain or shine. No pets permitted. Masks are required and COVID-19 social distancing guidelines will […]
Fall Farm Days
Alexander Schaeffer Farm Schaefferstown, PA, United StatesCome and enjoy traditional craft and farming demonstrations, farm and garden tours, as well as great music and food truck meals and refreshments. Admission is $5.00 per person with HSI members and supervised children under age 12 admitted free. Held rain or shine. No pets permitted. Masks are required and COVID-19 social distancing guidelines will […]
Lewis Hine Photography Exhibit – Presented by LVC
Zimmerman Recital Hall 101 College Ave, Annville , PA, United StatesOur Strength is Our People: The Humanist Photographs of Lewis Hine Feb. 4–April 6 Photographer Lewis Wickes Hine (American, 1874-1940) brought the sensibilities of a sociologist to his documentary photography. This exhibition, consisting entirely of rare vintage prints, covers the three overarching themes of Hine's three-decade career: the immigrant experience, child labor, and the American […]
Cornwall Iron Furnace – Lecture
Virtual"Iron Age Evolved" by Mike Weber
Lecture – LVC’s Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery
Zimmerman Recital Hall 101 College Ave, Annville , PA, United States"All Are Working Here": Lewis Hine in Focus - A lecture by Shannon Egan, Ph.D., director of the Schmucker Art Gallery, Gettysburg College, and specialist in photography and contemporary art
Letters of Love and Loss: A Life Discovered
Lebanon County Historical Society 924 Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA, United StatesJoin the Lebanon County Historical Society as author Nancy Bieber shares slides, stories, and artifacts that talk about her discovery of Fianna, the grandmother she never knew. A young mother of rural Lebanon County, Fianna died from tuberculosis at 28. She and her family left behind letters and artifacts of daily life of that era, […]
Photography Workshop – LVC’s Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery
Zimmerman Recital Hall 101 College Ave, Annville , PA, United StatesPhotography Workshop | "In Focus: Documentary Photography and Visual Storytelling" Led by Andrew Bale, professional photographer and lecturer in art and art history at Dickinson College
Gretna Music 4 Kids – Do You Want to Know a Secret?
Did you know songs can hide secrets? Some believe spirituals included hidden messages to help slaves on the Underground Railroad. These are some of the most beloved songs of our Nation. "We'll be singing together, clapping together, we're going to have a good time," says gospel singer Michelle Mayne-Graves. Stay after for hands-on activities.
Cornwall Iron Furnace – Lecture
"History of Storytelling at Cornwall Iron Furnace" by Jim Polczynski
LV Rail Trail – Opening Day at the Root Beer Barrel
Cornwall Trail Head Rt. 419 & Boyd St., Cornwall, PA, United StatesMake your way to the Root Beer Barrel along the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail and build your own root beer float to celebrate Opening Day on the trail! Rain date May 8, 2022.
Cornwall Iron Furnace – Lecture
Virtual"Lebanon County Schools" by Jared Blouch
Cornwall Iron Furnace – Lecture
Virtual"Tropical Storm Agnes" by Mike Weber
Traditional Cherry Fair & Early American Craft Show
Alexander Schaeffer Farm Schaefferstown, PA, United StatesHistoric Schaefferstown presents the Traditional Cherry Fair & Early American Craft Show Since the 1700's, the Schaefferstown Cherry Fair has thrilled guests. During this event at the historic Schaeffer Farm, visitors can enjoy skilled artisans, entertainment, demonstrations, food, games, and the Museum Store. Schaeffer House and Garden will be open for self-guided tours. […]
Afternoon Garden Tea
Alexander Schaeffer Farm Schaefferstown, PA, United StatesEnjoy the Heirloom Garden at the farm, see a presentation on Natural Dyes from Plants by Suzanne Fry. Plus, learn about edible and medicinal plants, and organic gardening. Books, seeds and refreshments offered. Fee: $5.00 suggested donation
Cornwall Iron Furnace – Lecture
Virtual"Room Enough for them All: The Settlers of Lancaster County" by Michael Showalter