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. 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 - Please see the information under "About Us - Operating Hours & Tours."  

DIRECTIONS - For those without GPS, 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 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.

2022 CIVIL WAR LIVING HISTORY EVENT - Thanks to all those who participated, organized and attended this year's event on May 20, 21 and 22!  It was a very successful day, despite the heat, and all the reenactors are to be commended for their outstanding work.  We look forward to the next event at the Robert Fulton Birthplace, planned for May 19, 20 and 21 in 2023.     

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