LANCASTER, PA — LancasterHistory's Music on the Lawn series is back this summer, featuring a lineup of fantastic local bands performing in the scenic 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 concert series with Trouble with Annie, a seasoned band of five musicians playing the best of country music from the '90s through the 2000s.

The Jordan Rast Trio joins LancasterHistory on August 23 for a folksy evening, playing bluegrass, country, and Americana music.

Music on the Lawn concludes on September 13 with a two band special! The Vulcans, an award-winning three-piece Americana/folk-rock band from Mechanicsburg, PA will open the September concert, followed by headliner Denison Witmer. Witmer is a Lancaster-based singer-songwriter with multiple records to his name. His style is often described as "neo-folk" with similarities reminiscent of 70s singer-songwriters Cat Stevens and Nick Drake.

Each concert takes place from 5-7pm at LancasterHistory, 230 N. President Avenue in Lancaster, on their respective concert days. Tickets for each concert may be purchased in advance online or by calling (717) 392-4633 or at the door with cash or card. Tickets are $10 per Adults 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 guests 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. 

LancasterHistory would like to thank 2025 Music on the Lawn series sponsors Mosaic by Willow Valley Communities, Ville Painters, EHD Insurance, and Yurchak Printing!

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.