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HOURS OF OPERATION (April 1-December 19, 2025)

LVHS MUSEUM AND BOOK SHOP:
Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 10:00-4:00.
(Closed holidays June 19, July 4, Nov 27-28. Closed mid-Dec to mid-March).

Admission: $5 requested donation per person (free for LVHS Members). Includes self-guided visit to exhibit galleries* in the c.1830 Lancaster House and self-guided walking tour of the 1797 Clerk’s Office, 1820s Jail, and surrounding grounds including courthouse green established in 1740s. Reservations required for groups of more than 10 people. No admission fee for entry to Book Shop only.

*New 2025 exhibit: “Storied Objects – Selections from the Museum Collection.”
This sampling of various items – accompanied by information on the local history they embody, the stories they tell, and the people and places they connect to – provides glimpses into different moments from 350+ years of Lancaster’s past and highlights examples of the wide range of objects donated to the museum.

LVHS DUNTON LIBRARY FOR GENEALOGY & HISTORY:
Research Library hours vary! Making an APPOINTMENT in advance will ensure staffing and allow us to best prepare for your research visit. Walk-in assistance is not guaranteed, but may be available during museum hours, subject to staff availability. See Library/Research page for more info, fees, and how to contact us.

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UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

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