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🌹 How Lancaster Got Its Shape

Published about 1 month ago • 2 min read

Good morning!

This week, we celebrate Charter Day by highlighting three Lancaster County museums that are offering free admission this weekend. Then, sticking with the history theme, we have a history quiz and an article about how the borders of Lancaster were formed.

Also, we've had a few people ask us about writing an article for The Lancaster Review. We are open to guest posts! Get in touch if you have something you'd like to share.

Here's what we have for you this week:

  • How Lancaster Got Its Shape
  • A history quiz
  • Three museums offering free admission for Charter Day.
  • A curated list of weekend events. And don't forget, it's First Friday in Lancaster City!

How Lancaster Got Its Shape

The map above is the first known map of Lancaster County with its present-day borders. But Lancaster County didn't always have the iconic shape that we know and love today. Read about how unruly thieves and border wars shaped Lancaster County.

Lancaster History Trivia Challenge

We put together a Lancaster history quiz, and we're betting it'll stump you at least once. Take the Lancaster Trivia Challenge and let us know how you did.

The Weekend Preview

Do you have an event that you'd like us to include on our website and in the newsletter? Send us an email (editor@lancasterreview.com) to list your event for free!

🗓️ Something Free

​Charter Day In Lancaster- Sunday, Mar 8
Each year, museums and historic sites across the Commonwealth celebrate with free admission and special programming, honoring Pennsylvania’s founding. Get free admission to the Ephrata Cloister, Landis Valley Village & Farm, and the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.
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🗓️ Something For The Family

​You Can’t Take It With You! - Opening Mar 6​
It's opening night for the Pulitzer Prize–winning comedy, You Can’t Take It With You! The Servant Stage Company will be performing at Lancaster Alliance Church.

🗓️ Something To Do With Friends

​Land of the Lost Dance Party - Mar 6 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join host Robert Drake for an epic night of 80s hits and nostalgic vibes at West Art as they bring the Land of the Lost Dance Party to life. The event is free with an RSVP.

🗓️ A Date Idea​
​Unbound: Poetry, Presence and the Art of Becoming - Friday, Mar 6 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Stop by the Ware Center for a free night of contemplative reflection and poetic performance exploring the intersection of disability, spirituality, and the arts.

🗓️ Live Music​
​Glen Phillips Live! - Friday, Mar 6 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Glen Phillips (of Toad the Wet Sprocket) will present stories and songs as part of the Bachmann Performing Arts Services. Glen combines an elegant folk/pop sound with honest, introspective lyrics.

Free Admission This Sunday!

The following Lancaster County museums are offering free admission to celebrate Charter Day. While Charter Day is March 4th, Pennsylvania typically celebrates the occasion on the weekend closest to the date. Click on the photos below for more information.

More Weekend Events

Friday, March 6

  • Mike Tramp (solo acoustic) plus Alex Warner at Phantom Power @ 8:00 pm

Saturday, March 7

  • Bergstrasse Community Closet – FREE Clothing, Shoes & More @ 12:00 pm
  • Preschool Picassos at North Museum @ 3:00 pm
  • Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy and the Celtic All Stars at The Ware Center @ 7:00 pm
  • Brass Monkeys – Beastie Boys Tribute w. C-Smoke Williams at Phantom Power @ 8:00 pm

Sunday, March 8

  • “GOLDEN”: A K-POP Kids Party at Phantom Power @ 11:00 am

​Visit Our Events Page for a Full List of Events​

Weekend Weather

Friday, Mar 6

45°

Cloudy
H:45 L:38°

Saturday, Mar 7

52°

PM Showers
H:52° L:49°

Sunday, Mar 8

63°

Partly Cloudy
H:63° L:37°

Wrap Up

That's all for this week!

If you have an event you'd like to promote on the website and newsletter, let us know! We will list your event for free.

- Adam and Ben

Lancaster Collective

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