LANCASTER, PA – LancasterHistory's Music on the Lawn series is back this summer, featuring a lineup of amazing bands performing in the picturesque backyard of James Buchanan’s historic home, Wheatland. This family and dog-friendly event invites attendees to relax and enjoy an evening outdoors with live music.

On July 12, Music on the Lawn kicks off the series with a concert celebrating Music for Everyone's 20th Anniversary, featuring father-and-son duo Jordan & Mark Rast, along with a special talk by Dr. Michael Jamanis on America’s musical history. During the concert, Music for Everyone will be accepting donations as well as hosting crafts for children and hands-on music-making opportunities with a variety of instruments. Local, sweet-treat favorite Mezcal Ice Cream will also be on-site selling delicious scoops while attendees enjoy the music.

The Philadelphia-based music collective Paul Geiss's Untethered and Jazz Trio, Jam will join LancasterHistory on August 15 for a jazz-fused evening perfect for any music lover. Music on the Lawn concludes for the season on September 19 with Lancaster-based singer and guitarist Matt Hostetter, whose musical style encompasses American roots genres such as folk, blues, and jazz.

Each concert takes place from 5-7pm at the LancasterHistory Museum & Research Center, 230 N. President Avenue in Lancaster, PA, on their respective concert days. Tickets for each concert may be purchased in advance online or by calling (717) 392-4633. Tickets will also be available at the door with cash or card. Tickets are $10 per Adult 18 years of age or older and free for Children 17 and under. LancasterHistory Members are free.

Concertgoers are encouraged to bring blankets, foldable chairs, and picnics. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are also welcome. Restrooms are available onsite. If attendees require any special accommodations to attend, please contact Annie Weeks, Development & Events Manager, in advance at 717.392.4633, ext. 134, or email annie.weeks@lancasterhistory.org.

The 2026 Season is generously sponsored by Ville Painters, EHD Insurance, and Mosaic by Willow Valley Communities.

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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