For Immediate Release

Contact: Emily Miller

Director of Marketing & Communications

717-392-4633 ext. 133

emily.miller@lancasterhistory.org 

LancasterHistory Announces Special Presidents' Day Events

Special Subject Tour and Children's Storytime Events Explore Moments of the Buchanan Presidency

LANCASTER, PA — This Presidents' Day, LancasterHistory invites the community to attend two events celebrating the American presidency, including a special-subject tour centered on President James Buchanan's pivotal year of 1859 at his beloved home, Wheatland.

Presidential Tour: "James Buchanan: The One-Term Executive"  

Delve into the historical intricacies of James Buchanan's presidency with "The One-Term Executive" tour at Wheatland. This Presidents’ Day, uncover the lesser-known aspects of Buchanan's administration that influenced his tenure as a one-term president, including his efforts for territorial expansion and his struggle with corruption in the War Department.

•    Date: Monday, Feb. 19, 2024

•    Time: Hourly tours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

•    Location: LancasterHistory, 230 N. President Ave., Lancaster, PA

•    Tickets: $17/Adults (18+), $15/Seniors (65+), $10/Students (11-17 or College ID)

Advance tickets are strongly encouraged, and can be purchased in advance either online or by phone at (717) 392-4633. Members of LancasterHistory enjoy complimentary access but are advised to book in advance to secure their preferred tour time.

Presidents' Day Storytime

For our younger historians, LancasterHistory presents a Presidents' Day Storytime, an engaging reading session accompanied by a themed craft or activity. During this family-friendly event, a museum volunteer will read If I Ran for President by Catherine Stier aloud. After the story, children will craft their own "I Voted" badges and entertain a visit from 15th President of the United States, James Buchanan.

•    Date: Monday, Feb. 19, 2024

•    Age Range: 2-6 years (suggested for 12 and under)

•    Tickets: Free; required for participation

To register for Storytime, please visit LancasterHistory’s website or call (717) 392-4633. In keeping with health and safety protocols, indoor space will be utilized and at least one adult must accompany each household.

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About LancasterHistory

LancasterHistory is a community-based, not-for-profit organization established to educate the public on the history of Lancaster County and its place in the history of Pennsylvania and the United States, to advance the missions of regional historical organizations, and to promote the acquisition, preservation, and interpretation of resources representing the history of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania within the broader context of state and national history, including the homes of 15th US President James Buchanan and Congressman Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith.

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