History
Cornwall Iron Furnace – Lecture
Virtual"Room Enough for them All: The Settlers of Lancaster County" by Michael Showalter
Young Villagers Colonial Workshop
Alexander Schaeffer Farm Schaefferstown, PA, United StatesHistoric Schaefferstown presents - Young Villagers Colonial Workshop Children entering grades 4-7 can learn about early America. Get hands-on experience with flax, fraktur art, tin punching, wooden toys, cornhusk dolls, penny rugs, honey making, cooking, baking, and farm nature walks.
WWII Encampment
Alexander Schaeffer Farm Schaefferstown, PA, United StatesHistoric Schaefferstown presents - WWII Weekend The Farm becomes a World War II infantry encampment. Live battle re-enactments, displays, demos, and tours of the bivouac areas. Restrooms and food available.
36th Annual Mt. Gretna Tour of Homes & Gardens
Mt. GretnaMt. Gretna residents open their doors for a self-guided walking tour. Get a glimpse inside the cottages, homes, historic buildings, and gardens of our unique community. All proceeds benefit Gretna Music.
Cornwall Iron Furnace – Lecture
Virtual"The Battle of Brandywine" by Mike Harris
Blast! at Cornwall Iron Furnace
Cornwall Iron FurnaceUnion Canal Tunnel Park 25th Street & Union Canal Dr., Lebanon, PA, United States
Join Cocoa Kayaks for a unique opportunity to paddle the oldest transportation tunnel in the United States! Kayak a location that kayakers are not normally allowed to go during this one-of-a-kind experience! The Lebanon Historical Society will be sharing history information about the tunnel!
Cast Iron Cooking
Cornwall Iron FurnaceCornwall Iron Furnace presents Cast Iron Cooking.
Free Admission Day – Cornwall Iron Furnace
Cornwall Iron FurnaceFor 1 day only, visit the Cornwall Iron Furnace for free and learn all about the iron industry's impact on Cornwall, PA in Lebanon County.
Cornwall Iron Furnace – Lecture
Virtual"The Farms of Gettysburg" by Tom Lehman
Real Photo Postcards: Their Role in Deltiology, Photography, & Historic Preservation
Schaefferstown Fire Company Carnival GroundsFounder of the Institute of American Deltiology Donald R. Brown will present a slide show and display real photo postcards of Lebanon County, the Lebanon Valley, and elsewhere. He will explore the role of real photo photography as well as their part in the Great Postcard Craze of 1905-1914. This medium made its debut between […]
Civil War Engineers at Cornwall Iron Furnace
Cornwall Iron FurnaceEngineers were vital in helping the Union Army in waging war during the Civil War. Cornwall Iron Furnace is hosting living history interpreters of the Detachment, US Engineers. This will be a small and intimate event in which the public will be able to talk one on one about the role of Engineers during the […]
Civil War Engineers at Cornwall Iron Furnace
Cornwall Iron FurnaceEngineers were vital in helping the Union Army in waging war during the Civil War. Cornwall Iron Furnace is hosting living history interpreters of the Detachment, US Engineers. This will be a small and intimate event in which the public will be able to talk one on one about the role of Engineers during the […]
Halloween Candlelight Tours – Heidelberg Hall
Heidelberg Hall 1373 Heidelberg Ave., Schaefferstown, United StatesJoin us on an exclusive extended tour of Heidelberg Hall, as we explore the mansions 30 rooms and tower in the evening light. Guests will be provided a candle as they enter the entrance vestibule to light their way through the mansion. Learn how Victorian architecture in this Second Empire style influenced the American haunted […]
An Old Fashioned Victorian Seance – Heidelberg Hall
Heidelberg Hall 1373 Heidelberg Ave., Schaefferstown, United StatesStep through the veil of time, as we recreate the atmosphere and mystique of an old fashioned Victorian seance. Our local guest historian will be discussing the history of how these events started and their origin, who performed them and why they were popularized in Victorian culture. Accompanying this event will be a 1-hour long […]
Cornwall Iron Furnace – Lecture
Virtual"Cornwall Goes to War" by Mike Weber
Tavern Lunch – Historic Schaefferstown
Gemberling-Rex House 106 Market St., Schaefferstown, PA, United StatesEnjoy a traditional tavern lunch at the Gemberling-Rex House in Schaefferstown. You will be greeted by the Tavern Keeper and Tavern Mistress as well as their servers who will be in period dress serving traditional fare. Choose from Winter Stew, dairy free Pumpkin Soup or Chicken and Wild Rice soup as your main course with […]
125th Anniversary Events Scheduled to Honor Mt. Gretna’s Role in Spanish-American War
Hall of Philosophy, Mt. GretnaCommemoration of Pennsylvania National Guardsmen rendezvousing in Mt. Gretna to train and muster out for the Spanish-American War-1898. Soldiers Field: Opening Ceremony, soldiers’ camp, maneuvers, and scavenger hunt Hall of Philosophy: Speakers, genealogy, displays, and food Event Schedule: ALL DAY Living Historians Camp Hastings (rain or shine) 9AM-4PM Scavenger Hunt for Kids and Adults 10AM […]
34th Annual Historic Old Annville Days
AnnvilleA street fair covering eight blocks features 150 vendors, a great variety of food, and two stages of musical performances. The history of this event goes back more than a century to Annville Days at Hershey Park when members of the community would travel by train and trolley to the park for a day of […]