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Dwight Eisenhower
Presented by Bob Frick
Meetings are held at the First Presbyterian Church of Strasburg at 7 pm, followed by refreshments.
Benjamin Franklin
Presented by Stephen Shaw
Meetings are held at the First Presbyterian Church of Strasburg at 7 pm, followed by refreshments.
Family Connection Old Strasburg Bank
Presented by Rob Martin
This month, our speaker will be Rob Martin. He will be telling us about the Strasburg National Bank and his experiences in that historic building which still stands on the corner of Main St. and Decatur St. Rob’s father, and then Rob, owned the building for many years. He found many interesting things in the building when he was restoring it. The Strasburg National Bank was only the 42nd bank in the nation to be chartered; now there are thousands. Come and hear about the bank and other historical memories. We invite everyone in the community to join us.
Meetings are held at the First Presbyterian Church of Strasburg at 7 pm, followed by refreshments.
Show and Tell - Member Participation
Member Penny D'Alessandro will kick off the evening with stories of her family's fascinating history, accompanied by photos of treasured heirlooms.
Afterward, the floor will be open to any other members or aspiring members. All are encouraged to bring an item of historic interest to share. There are no requirements on the age of the items - just bring something that recalls some element of history. We especially encourage members to bring items pertaining to local history. If you're comfortable doing so, we would like you to say a few words about your item to explain its origin, significance, or story.
At the end of the meeting, we will have a reception for the homeowners who opened their homes this past December for the Holiday Home Tour. This was a highly successful event, and it couldn't have happened without the generosity and hospitality of the homeowners. Be sure to stay to thank them - and have a piece of cake!
Meetings are held at the First Presbyterian Church of Strasburg at 7 pm, followed by refreshments.
Don’t miss our 12th Annual Holiday Home Tour! Join us as we visit homes and churches from the 1800’s to the present, all with unique holiday décor.
As Santa arrives on the Strasburg Fire Company truck, enjoy caroling, cookies & hot cocoa, kids activities, and more. Co-sponsored by the Heritage Society, the Lampeter-Strasburg Women's Club, and Strasburg Borough.
Watt and Shand Department Store
Presented by Nancy Groff
Meetings are held at the First Presbyterian Church of Strasburg at 7 pm, followed by refreshments.
“The History of Boehm's Chapel,” presented by Marvin Adams. Held at the First Presbyterian Church of Strasburg.
“Cornwall Colonial Furnace,” presented by Richard Martin. Held at the First Presbyterian Church of Strasburg.
We need volunteers to make these events a success. Please consider signing up to help!
Use the links below to review the open positions and sign up online. It's easy! You'll have fun doing this with your friends and neighbors, you'll help keep the Heritage Society strong, and the whole town will appreciate your contribution!
To sign up as a volunteer for Saturday Heritage Fest, click:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e45a5a72fabfbc52-heritage
The Strasburg Heritage Society marks its 50th anniversary this year! We invite you to join the celebration at the Strasburg Heritage Fest, on October 7th and 8th. We present this free-admission event in appreciation of the wonderful community that we serve, in and around Strasburg. We extend the same welcome to anybody who has an interest in history, preservation, and restoration. Heritage Fest will be held in Strasburg at the Strasburg Heritage Society’s property at 122 South Decatur Street and across the street in the Fellowship Hall of the Strasburg Presbyterian Church.
Heritage Fest will have something for everyone, young and old. The events reflect the Society’s mission to preserve, restore, educate, and foster an appreciation for our rich historic and cultural inheritance.
Saturday October 8th, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM:
Around town: Learn about Strasburg by taking a narrated tour of the town in a horse-drawn carriage! Carriage ride tickets must be purchased.
The Shroy House: We will have an open house of the Society’s c.1793 “Shroy House” which is undergoing a meticulous restoration to its original condition.
In the Tent:
The morning will feature an “Old House Clinic” series of lectures focused on care of old houses. Experts will present on topics including Paint Aesthetics and Application, Repair of Wood Rot, Care and Repair of Historic Stone & Brickwork, and Preservation and Repair of Original Windows*. Afterward, meet the presenters in the church hall for one on one conversation. *tentative
Entertaining presentations on Strasburg history and culture will be offered in the afternoon, with topics including: Ladies’ Fashions of the Past, Strasburg’s Fountain in Center Square, Memories of Strasburg from 75 Years Ago, Strasburg’s Educator and Poet John L. Shroy, and possibly others.
In the Presbyterian Church hall:
See select items from the Strasburg Heritage Society’s collection.
Bring your own antiques & heirlooms for display, to help show what life in our town was like in days gone by.
Bring photographic prints, negatives, or slides of Strasburg to be digitally scanned at our photo scanning station, to help the Society expand the photographic record of Strasburg.
Share your own recollections of life in Strasburg at our oral history recording station.
For the children:
Kids can try their hands at crafts from 50 years ago (yes, the 1970s!)
Face painting
Games
And more! There will be music and several food trucks to help make your day enjoyable.
We need volunteers to make these events a success. Please consider signing up to help!
Use the links below to review the open positions and sign up online. It's easy! You'll have fun doing this with your friends and neighbors, you'll help keep the Heritage Society strong, and the whole town will appreciate your contribution!
To sign up as a volunteer for Friday Community Night, click:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e45a5a72fabfbc52-community
The Strasburg Heritage Society marks its 50th anniversary this year! We invite you to join the celebration at the Strasburg Heritage Fest, on October 7th and 8th. We present this free-admission event in appreciation of the wonderful community that we serve, in and around Strasburg. We extend the same welcome to anybody who has an interest in history, preservation, and restoration. Heritage Fest will be held in Strasburg at the Strasburg Heritage Society’s property at 122 South Decatur Street and across the street in the Fellowship Hall of the Strasburg Presbyterian Church.
Heritage Fest will have something for everyone, young and old. The events reflect the Society’s mission to preserve, restore, educate, and foster an appreciation for our rich historic and cultural inheritance.
Friday October 7th, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM:
Join us for our Community Night! We welcome you for an ice cream social, with games and a screening of the Martin Scorsese movie "Hugo," under a large tent! Ice cream will be provided by the Strasburg Creamery. We’ll host Community Night at our properties on South Decatur Street. Food trucks will be on hand.
Please join us the 2nd weekend in June to take in the beauty of blooms of several gardens in Historic Strasburg and the surrounding area.
Saturday June 11, 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday June 12, 12 noon - 4 pm
Tickets available online [here].
Advance tickets: $15 (+ $2.55 online ticketing fee)
Advance tickets also available for in-person purchase (without online ticketing fees) at Main Street Antiques and The Speckled Hen in Strasburg.
Tickets Day of Tour: $20 (+ $2.55 online ticketing fee)
Day of tickets available for in-person purchase (without online ticketing fees) at the Historic Shroy House located at 122 South Decatur St., Strasburg.
For more information, call 717-687-3534 or email thestrasburgheritagesociety@gmail.com
Please join us the 2nd weekend in June to take in the beauty of blooms of several gardens in Historic Strasburg and the surrounding area.
Saturday June 11, 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday June 12, 12 noon - 4 pm
Tickets available online [here].
Advance tickets: $15 (+ $2.55 online ticketing fee)
Advance tickets also available for in-person purchase (without online ticketing fees) at Main Street Antiques and The Speckled Hen in Strasburg.
Tickets Day of Tour: $20 (+ $2.55 online ticketing fee)
Day of tickets available for in-person purchase (without online ticketing fees) at the Historic Shroy House located at 122 South Decatur St., Strasburg.
For more information, call 717-687-3534 or email thestrasburgheritagesociety@gmail.com
Monthly lectures on local history are presented from September through May on the third Monday of each month. The lectures are held at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 101 South Decatur Street in Strasburg, two blocks south of the square. Refreshments are offered starting at 6:30 PM. The presentation begins at 7:00 and finishes by 8:30.
Monthly lectures on local history are presented from September through May on the third Monday of each month. The lectures are held at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 101 South Decatur Street in Strasburg, two blocks south of the square. Refreshments are offered starting at 6:30 PM. The presentation begins at 7:00 and finishes by 8:30.
Monthly lectures on local history are presented from September through May on the third Monday of each month. The lectures are held at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 101 South Decatur Street in Strasburg, two blocks south of the square. Refreshments are offered starting at 6:30 PM. The presentation begins at 7:00 and finishes by 8:30.
Discover twelve diverse sites on this self-guided tour while supporting the Strasburg Heritage Society.
Saturday, September 19: 10am - 4pm
Sunday, September 20: 12 noon - 4pm
Tickets may be purchased online here: https://strasburg-garden-tour-2020.eventbrite.com
Advance tickets - $15 + ($2.55 online ticketing fees)
Advance tickets are also available for in-person purchase (without online ticketing fees) at Main Street Antiques, Speckled Hen, or New Creations Studio in Strasburg.
Tickets Day of Tour - $20 + ($2.55 online ticketing fees)
Day-of-event tickets available for in-person purchase (without online ticketing fees) at the table setup in front of the stairs at Massasoit Hall @7 East Main Street, Strasburg PA.
For more information, call 717-687-3534.
You can also visit our Facebook event page and please feel free to share this event with your Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/events/816767485746128
Hope to see you there and thank you for supporting the Strasburg Heritage Society!
Please note: During the event, social distancing will be required as will wearing a mask.
It is time for the Strasburg Heritage Society's Annual Smoked Pulled Pork BBQ! Dinners will be $12 and sandwich only is $8. Come out for this fun event!
Held at St. Michael's Lutheran Church
40 E. Main Street
Strasburg, PA
FROM 11am UNTIL SOLD OUT!
Dinner: $12
Includes 1/3 lb. of pork, roll, baked beans, cole slaw, dinner roll, and bottle of water
Sandwich only: $8
Rain or shine. Drive through and take out only.
Dan Ness, historian, will share about the underground railroad in Lancaster County.
Ken Hoke, the leader of the Conestoga Historical Museum, will be our guest
Rick Brouse will discuss the large amounts of charcoal that were made for the iron industry.
Steve Shaw will talk of this Pennsylvania scientist with many interests.
The Extraordinary Give is Lancaster County's Largest Day of Giving. This 24-hour giving marathon will benefit nearly 400 local organizations and the Strasburg Heritage Society will be one of them. Every dollar donated on-line at ExtraGive.org on November 16th will be matched by the Lancaster County Community Foundation and other community partners to support the causes you care about. Over the last three years we raised more than $6,400! Can we beat that this year?
All donations must be made on-line. MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express donations will be accepted through ExtraGive.org on November 16th during the Extraordinary Give. Minimum donation amount is $25 and all donations are tax deductible. Please consider supporting your Strasburg Heritage Society on this extraordinary day!
Thank you!
Robert Frick will give an illustrated lecture on this important event.
Amish historian, Sam Stoltzfus, tells the early story of his people.
Win this beautiful Amish Iris style quilt during the annual quilt raffle at the Holiday Home tour on Saturday, December 3, 2016.
$5 for one ticket $10 for three tickets
Tickets will be available in early November. $15 purchased in advance by December 1 at Main Street Antiques, Speckled Hen, Java Junction, or Eldreth Pottery. $ 20 - purchased the day of the event at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall.
All proceeds benefit the Strasburg Heritage Society.
The grand prize quilt was donated by Omar & Sylvia Petersheim Quilts & Crafts.
The Society is fortunate to own three historic buildings on S. Decatur St., the c.1794 John Shroy House, the c.1878 Samuel Shroy House, and the c.1807 Methodist Meeting House. With ownership comes responsibility and, unfortunately, we haven’t had the resources in recent years to properly maintain these buildings. We are calling upon those of you who are able to do so to join us in rolling up our sleeves and applying some good old-fashioned elbow grease to these projects. Bring your energy! Bring your enthusiasm!
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