Lancaster History

LancasterHistory.org's mission is to educate the public about the heritage and history of the people, places, and events that shaped our region, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the United States of America. We achieve this mission by actively collecting, preserving, interpreting, and making accessible materials representing Lancaster County's... past and by preserving and sharing the home, life, and legacy of James Buchanan, the 15th President of the United States. We promote this heritage and history through a research library, changing exhibitions, public and school programs, archival and artifact collections, the Louise Arnold Tanger Arboretum, and Wheatland-a National Historic Landmark and the home of Buchanan, Pennsylvania's only U.S. President. As a portal of history for the community, LancasterHistory.org serves the needs and interests of history-oriented organizations, bringing greater focus to the extraordinary opportunities for learners of all ages to experience America's past in Lancaster County.Read More