OUR COVERAGE AREA - Solanco 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."

CURRENT OFFICE AND RESEARCH HOURS -  9:00 A.M. to noon every Wednesday throughout the year.  The office and archives are also open from September to May on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of those months, also from 9:00 A.M. to noon.

ROBERT FULTON BIRTHPLACE TOURS - For information on tours of the Robert Fulton Birthplace, see the detailed information under "About Us - Operating Hours." 

DIRECTIONS TO THE ROBERT FULTON BIRTHPLACE AND ARCHIVES BUILDING - Can be found under "About Us" above and the subheading "Find Us."

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."  

FREE MONTHLY PROGRAMS  - Join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month, except December, at 1:30 P.M. when the Solanco Historical Society offers a free program by a researcher, teacher or collector at its headquarters meeting room. The Society's headquarters is located at 1932 Robert Fulton Highway (Rt. 222) across from the Robert Fulton Birthplace near Swift Road,  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.

THE CIVIL WAR LIVING HISTORY ENCAMPMENT, which was held on June 28, 29 and 30, was very successful thanks to many hours of planning and contacts made by the organizers - Joel Moore, Jonathan Welch  and George Stiles.  Many thanks are also extended to all the participants who managed to tolerate the high temperatures in the 90s and Saturday's gusty late-afternoon storm. Thanks for all the knowledge the reenactors shared about these tempestuous years in our nation's history; you did a wonderful job as usual!     

During the encampment, Solanco Historical Society provided tours of the Robert Fulton Birthplace and the docents who graciously volunteered their time were Stan White, Scott and Sara Shank and Bob Lester.  Assistance with buildings and grounds in preparation or cleanup were provided by Amy and Karl Mueller, George and Marsha Stiles, Stan White and 3 generations of the Galen Nolt family.  Volunteers who prepared the garden prior to the event included Suzanne Lamborn (and her helper), Diane Beattie, Amy Mueller, George Stiles and Marsha Stiles. Thank you all for your time and effort on behalf of the Society!  

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