OUR COVERAGE AREA - Southern Lancaster County (locally known as "Solanco", from So-Lan-Co) Historical Society serves the southern end of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, including Quarryville Borough and Bart, Colerain, Drumore, East Drumore, Eden, Fulton, Little Britain, Providence and Sadsbury Townships.  We welcome any information and inquiries pertaining to Southern Lancaster County.   

MISSION STATEMENT - This Society's purpose is clearly stated in our Mission Statement, which can be found under the above tab "About Us", then "Mission Statement."

CURRENT OFFICE AND RESEARCH HOURS -  Our office and archives are open from 9:00 A.M. to noon every Wednesday throughout the year. However, research is currently being done on a first-come, first-served basis one at a time due to Covid safety concerns. From September to May we are also open on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 9:00 A.M. to noon.

ROBERT FULTON BIRTHPLACE TOURS - Starting on Memorial Day, May 31st, and on Saturdays throughout the summer, tours of the Robert Fulton Birthplace are available by appointment - call 717-548-2679 and clearly leave your name and telephone number so we can add you to our schedule.  Each tour will be limited to your group only at this time due to Covid safety concerns. Admission rates are $5.00 for adults 19 yrs. and up; $3.00 per youth 6-18 yrs. (or 2 children for $5.00); 5 yrs. and under free.

DIRECTIONS - Step-by-step directions to the Robert Fulton Birthplace or Archives Building can be found under "About Us" above and the subheading "Directions."

MEMBERSHIP -  Support the Solanco Historical Society by becoming a member.  The Society welcomes anyone interested in learning more about the "Southern End" of Lancaster County and surrounding areas.  See "About Us - Membership" for an application form and information on dues.   

FINANCIAL AND OTHER SUPPORT - Support of Solanco Historical Society can be accomplished by donating funds, historical objects, or your time. For complete information, click on the "About Us" tab above, then choose "Donations and Volunteering" and the subheading "Donate Funds", "Donate Goods" or "Volunteer Time."  Donations can be made online through PayPal using your credit card. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. 

Gifts to the Solanco Historical Society in memory of a deceased friend or loved one or in honor of a living person can be made using the Memorial Gifts form that can be printed from the bottom of the "About Us - Donate Funds" page.  Just fill out the form and send it to the Society's office with your check or use PayPal.  

FREE MONTHLY PROGRAMS -  On the 3rd Saturday of each month (except December) at 1:30 P.M., Solanco Historical Society offers a free program by a historian, author or collector at its headquarters meeting room. The Society's headquarters is located at 1932 Robert Fulton Highway (Rt. 222) near Swift Road, across from the Robert Fulton Birthplace, which is 6-1/2 miles south of Quarryville in Fulton Township. The programs are open to the public and the facility is handicapped-accessible.  See the current listing under "Upcoming Events" above for a list of the planned programs.  The Society's business meeting follows each program and attendance by visitors is optional.

Members and visitors are requested to wear a mask if they have not been vaccinated against Covid-19 due to the close seating environment in our facility. We'd appreciate your cooperation for the safety of all.

2021 CIVIL WAR LIVING HISTORY ENCAMPMENT

AND TACTICAL DEMONSTRATIONS 

Join us on Labor Day weekend - September 3rd, 4th and 5th, for the 2021 Living History Encampment at the grounds of the Robert Fulton Birthplace.  Event admission is free; parking fee is $1.00 per vehicle (no charge for buses and vans).  This is a family event with opportunities to meet and talk with representatives of President Lincoln and Generals Grant and Lee,

Union and Confederate soldiers, U.S. Colored and Confederate Zouave troops, and boy soldiers; tours of the camp; authors and book signings; blacksmith; signal corps; Civil War medicine; sutlers; Christian commission; tactical demonstrations; firearms and artillery; many photo opportunities.  A food vendor and restrooms will be available during the event.   
     

        Friday, September 3, 2021 - 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m.
        Saturday, September 4th - 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
        Sunday, September 5th - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
        

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