Speaker Series
March 28, 2024
Harold Finigan told us about Martha Schofield....a nurse, educator, reformer, founder, fundraiser, civil rights & temperance advocate, feminist and suffragette
February 29, 2024
Herb Fisher shared with us a history of the Trolley Line from Lancaster to Christiana
January 25, 2024
Diane Dugan shared with us stories about Madame Loreta Janeta Valazquez who represented herself as a male confederate officer during the Civil War.
November 30, 2023
Daniel Ness, the author of From Moonlight to Freedom, Underground shared some fascinating stories about
local properties and families that were instrumental to the Underground Railroad.
October 26, 2023
Jim Groff gave an impressive presentation highlighting all of the unique and interesting features of the Brinton House. The house is an absolute historical gem and Jim pointed out all of the reasons that the house is worth preserving.
July 27, 2023
Winona Quigley, Founder and CEO of Lancaster County based Green Matters Natural Dye Company, gave an informative and interesting presentation about natural dyes and the plants they come from.
June 29, 2023
Our own Taylor Lamborn spoke about his Christiana Resistance Signature Quilt and Quaker Wedding Quilt dated 1809. Taylor brought both quilts for us to see the beautiful craftsmanship that went into making these amazing quilts.
May 25, 2023
Mike Cassidy Master Gardener
19th Century Gardens II
What early American Cookbooks tell us about gardening
April 27, 2023
Tin artist Karen Hurd shared her art, history of tin smiths and a wonderful sense of humor.
March 30, 2023
Lecture: The Story of Lancaster County's Civil War Ladies Aid Societies
Presented by: Patriot Daughter's of Lancaster
