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.  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 - For information on tours of the Robert Fulton Birthplace, Garden and Trail and admission rates, see the detailed information under "About Us - Operating Hours." 

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  - 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 historian, author 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.

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