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.

Civil War Living History Encampment and Tactical

 Demonstrations

         

          Presented by the 2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry/59th Regiment Volunteers, Co. D, this year's Civil War Encampment will be held on Friday, June 28th (12:00 to 4:00 P.M.), Saturday, June 29th (10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.) and Sunday, June 30th (10:00 A.M. to  3:00 P.M.) on the grounds of the Robert Fulton Birthplace.  (For the location, see "About Us - Find Us" on a separate page of this website.) There will be more action than ever with additional participants and activities, including these tentatively scheduled activities:

  ·        This is a family event with opportunities to meet and talk with boy soldiers from both armies; Union Sergeant       Johnny Clem; Confederate 2nd Lieutenant Edward Lee - aid to General Longstreet; a citizen soldier, John Burns

  ·        Visitors’ conversations with reenactors of Lincoln, Grant, and Union and Confederate generals

  ·        Both armies will be encamped on shared ground

·        Blacksmith and sutlers (camp provisions providers)

·        Period gun collection

·        Signal corps

·        Civil War medicine

·        Tactical demonstrations

·        Christian Commission

·        Firearms and artillery demonstrations

·        Battle reenactments

·        U.S. Colored and Confederate Zouave troops

·        Authors/books

·        Many photo opportunities

Refreshments by a commercial provider will be available during the encampment.  The Society's docents will be providing visitors with tours of the Robert Fulton Birthplace at $5.00 per adult and $3.00 per youth 6-18.  Restrooms are available.  Questions?  Call 717-786-2528. 

 

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