Every year, the Lebanon County Historical Society (LCHS) holds a variety of events designed to educate and entertain Lebanon residents. The Historical Society has recently announced its 2020 offerings.
The schedule contains free and open Sunday Programs at the Historical Society as well as events that take place in other locations. Take a look at the events here.
Feb.7: First Friday at the Society
Location: 924 Cumberland Street
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: This event will celebrate the opening of the LCHS’ newest parlor exhibit “A History of the Lebanon High School Band.”
Feb. 16: Sunday Program “On the Trail of Dead Presidents”
Location: 924 Cumberland Street
Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Jeffrey C. Firestone, COO of Dutch Valley Family of Companies, will detail his travels to the gravesites of 39 U.S. Presidents.
March 15: Sunday Program “A History of Wertz Candies”
Location: 924 Cumberland Street
Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: The Wertz Bros. will present a history of local Lebanon business Wertz Candies.
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March 28: Downtown Lebanon Bunny Trail
Location: 924 Cumberland Street
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Participants will make nests for the Easter Rabbit, which is traditionally called the Oschter Haws in Pennsylvania Dutch.
April 19: Sunday Program “It’s Ironing Day”
Location: 924 Cumberland Street
Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Bob and Susie Lee of Newmanstown will present the history of ironing from the 1700s to the 1950s.
May 16-17: 2020 Canal Days
Location: N. 25th St. at Union Canal Dr.
Time: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Canal tours, food stands, vendors, and more will be available at the Union Canal Park during this weekend.
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June 14: Annual Members’ Meeting
Location: 924 Cumberland Street
Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
August 21-23: Civil War Weekend
Location: N. 25th St. at Union Canal Dr.
Cost: Free
Description: This weekend, the 29th annual Civil War reenactment will take place.
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Sept. 20: Sunday Program “History of Hook & Ladder Fire Company”
Location: 924 Cumberland Street
Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: City of Lebanon Director of Public Safety and Fire Commissioner Duane Trautman will present a history of Hook & Ladder.
Oct. 30: Gretna Theatre presents “A Tell-Tale Tale“
Location: 924 Cumberland Street
Time: 7-8 p.m.
Description: Two actors will bring Edgar Allan Poe’s stories to life, including The Tell-Tale Heart and The Raven.
Nov. 7: Society Ball
Watch for details later this year.
Nov. 15: Sunday Program “Shay Family Genealogy”
Location: 924 Cumberland Street
Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Michael Fay will present a historic mystery, solved by DNA.
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