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Your LancasterHistory membership card is now digital, so your member benefits are always right at your fingertips. Simply save it to your phone, present it when you arrive, and start exploring!
From the newly opened Stevens & Smith Center for History and Democracy, President James Buchanan’s Wheatland, to the LancasterHistory Research Center and Museum and the surrounding 11-acre Tanger Arboretum, your next visit is now just a tap away!
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05/21/2026
On Thursday, May 28, LancasterHistory will welcome Penn State University Professor Dr. John R. Haddad to discuss "Thrill Ride: The Transformation of Hersheypark." Dr. Haddad will explore how Hersheypark transformed from an old-fashioned amusement park into a modern entertainment complex modeled after Disneyland, answering the question of when and how the park discovered its magic formula of thrill rides and chocolate theming.
A reception will precede the lecture at 5pm, followed by the main event at 5:30pm. The lecture will be available via livestream but will not be publicly available after the event concludes. This lecture is free and open to the public. In-person attendance requires advance registration in order to guarantee a seat. Virtual attendance requires advance registration in order to receive the Zoom link. To register for this event, please click the link in our bio, or call 717.392.4633 to register over the phone.
It’s happening, Lancaster - The Grand Opening of the Stevens & Smith Center is this weekend!
Visit stevensandsmith.org or click the link in our bio for full information on the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on May 1, and the Community Block Party on May 2.
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230 N President Avenue
Lancaster, PA
17603
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9:30am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9:30am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am - 5pm |
