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Nearly 100 wax and vinyl figurines will soon be going up for bid as The American Civil War Wax Museum in Gettysburg goes through a transformation.
The museum will close and then reopen as the Gettysburg Heritage Center later this year. As part of the change, the museum will be auctioning off the figures on March 15. The figures could go for a few hundred, or even a few thousand dollars.
The figures were originally made about 50 years ago by a company in Maryland. President Lincoln, Mary Todd Lincoln, Gen. Lee and Gen. Grant are among the figures. Museum staff said all of the figures were made to represent real people and historical figures.
The new museum will shift its focus to what civilian life was like in Gettysburg before, during and after the battle. To get more information about the museum and to see when you can go visit their website.
Las Vegas-based rock band Panic! At the Disco will headline at the 2014 LAUNCH Music Conference and Festival April 17-20 in downtown Lancaster. Last year’s event brought in some 175 bands, from punk and rock to hip-hop and R&B, both known and up-and-coming in the Susquehanna Valley and beyond. Below is the line-up listed on the WGAL website.
Thursday, April 17
•Carousel Kings, Lancaster pop punk band, 7:30 p.m., Lancaster County Convention Center, 25 S. Queen St.
•Kingsfoil, a York-based indie pop rock band, 8:15 p.m., Lancaster County Convention Center.
•Panic! At the Disco, an American rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada, 9:15 p.m., Lancaster County Convention Center.
Friday, April 18
•Our Last Night, a screamo/post-hardcore band from New Hampshire, 8:30 p.m., Chameleon Club, 223 N. Water St.
•Emarosa, a Lexington, Kentucky based post-hardcore band, 9:15 p.m. Chameleon Club.
•Chiodos, a Michigan-based post-hardcore band, 10:15 p.m., Chameleon Club.
Saturday, April 19
•Cruel Hand, a hardcore punk band from Portland Maine, 7:30 p.m., Chameleon Club.
•Within the Ruins, Massachusetts deathcore band, 8:15 p.m., Chameleon Club.
•Carnifex, deathcore band from San Diego, Calif., 9 p.m., Chameleon Club.
•One Year Later, Lancaster metalcore band, 9:15 p.m., Lancaster County Convention Center.
•Ice Nine Kills, post-hardcore band from Boston, Mass., 9:45 p.m., Lancaster County Convention Center.
•White Chapel, death metal band from Knoxville, Tenn., 10 p.m., Chameleon Club.
To get your tickets to this event you can visit the Ticketfly website.
Plan your stay now for this fun-filled weekend in Downtown Lancaster at the Fairfield Inn & Suites ! Located on the Northern end of Lancaster County you will be close to many attractions and small villages and towns to keep your whole weekend occupied ! Visit the Fairfield inn & Suites website to book your stay or call our toll free number at 888-STAY-FFI.
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Farmer’s markets in Lancaster, PA start bustling bright and early and are always stocked with produce fresh from the fields, succulent fruits, local meats and cheeses, and the sweetest baked goods. They are also some of the best places to pick up local delicacies like home-made jellies, relishes and chow-chow. You can even grab a bouquet of fresh flowers, many of which are grown right here in Lancaster County.
Roadside stands and farmer’s markets in Lancaster, PA are common throughout Pennsylvania Dutch Country so everywhere you go you will be fascinated with the fresh fruits and vegetables that are locally grown.
There is the Lancaster Central Market in Downtown Lancasterthat has been operating since then 1730’s ! Since the 1730’s farmers have been bringing meats and vegetables to the site for sale to local residents. Many of today’s stand holders have been “on market” since the early 1900’s. Come early to avoid the rush of people and enjoy the eclectic vibe that can be found up and down Lancaster.
As the rooster crows early morn, the Green Dragon comes alive every Friday morning in the little country town of Ephrata in Lancaster County. Thousands of local shoppers have visited this local attraction since 1932 for their weekly shopping from over 400 local growers, merchants and craftsmen. Located on a 30 acre site in the heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country, the Green Dragon Market has grown to be one of the largest Farmers Markets in the area. Featuring over 20 acres of FREE parking, the market offers visitors the choice of shopping indoors or outdoors. With 7 large market buildings and many other smaller shops, the Green Dragon merchants offer everything from “soup to nuts”.
In Southern Lancaster County you can visit Cherry Hill Orchards in Lancaster, PA. Located along RT 741 & 324 it is surrounded by the rolling hills and farmland that is the epitome of Lancaster. For over 41 years, families from all over have come to Cherry Hill Orchards to view the beautiful countryside and pick fresh, tree ripened fruit directly from our trees. Our Orchard Events provide plenty of things to do for kids while visiting Lancaster, PA.
To see a complete list of all of the farmers markets in the area visit the PA Dutch Country website.
[embedyt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFm1TwRnsLY[/embedyt]Mud Sale is the Lancaster County term for an annual auction/sale at one of a number of local fire companies. The sales, appropriately named for the condition of the thawing ground, attract thousands of people looking for bargains on anything from Amish quilts and antiques to lumber, buggies and lawn equipment.
Most sales begin at 8:30 a.m. sharp, but activities continue throughout the day for those who wish to catch a glimpse of some local color and enjoy sampling traditional Lancaster County farm fare.
The first Amish Mud Sale has already come and gone in Strasburg, PA but there are many many more to come ! Take a look at a complete list of the mud sales and location below, taken from the PA Dutch Country website.
March 1 – Bart Township Auction & Mud Sale
Bart Township Fire Company
11 Furnace Road, Quarryville, PA 17566
717-786-3348
www.bart51.com
March 8 – Gordonville Spring Mud Sale & Auction
Gordonville Fire Company
Old Leacock Road, Gordonville, PA 17566
717-768-3869
www.gordonvillefc.com
March 15 – Bart Township Building Materials and Craft Sale
Bart Township Fire Company
11 Furnace Road, Quarryville, PA 17566
717-786-3348
www.bart51.com
March 15 – Penryn Volunteer Fire Company Sale
Penryn Volunteer Fire Company
1441 North Penryn Road, Manheim, PA 17545
www.penrynfire.com
March 20 – Farmersville Mud Sale
Famersville Volunteer Fire Company
74 East Farmersville Road, Ephrata, PA 17522
717-354-5094
www.farmersvillefire.com
March 22 – West Earl Fire Company Quilt & Consignment Auction
West Earl Fire Company
14 School Lane Avenue, Brownstown, PA 17508
717-989-5986
www.westearlfire.org
March 21-22 – Gap Fire Company Sale
Gap Fire Company
802 Pequea Avenue, Gap, PA 17527
717-442-9549
www.gapfire.org
April 5 – Robert Fulton Sale
Robert Fulton Volunteer Fire Company
2271 Robert Fulton Highway (Routes 272 & 222), Peach Bottom, PA 17563
717-548-8995
www.513rffc.com
April 12 – Rawlinsville Mud Sale
Rawlinsville Volunteer Fire Company
33 Martic Heights Drive, Holtwood, PA 17532
717-284-3023
www.rvfd58.com
May 3 – Fivepointville Mud Sale
Fivepointville Fire Company
1087 Dry Tavern Road, Denver PA 17517
717-445-4933
fivepointvillefire.net
May 10 – Honey Brook Quilt Sale & Consignment Auction
Honey Brook Fire Company
Romano 4H Center, 1841 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook, PA 19344
610-273-2688
www.honeybrookfire.org
May 17 – Weaverland Valley Mud Sale
Weaverland Valley Fire Company
Terre Hill Community Park, 210 Lancaster Avenue, Terre Hill, PA 17528
717-445-7066
lcfa.org/zones/zone3/index.html
June 27 – Lancaster County Carriage & Antique Auction
Bird-in-Hand Volunteer Fire Company
313 Enterprise Drive, Bird In Hand, PA 17505
717-392-0112
www.facebook.com/Bird-in-Hand-Fire-Company
June 28 – Refton Fire Company Mud Sale
Refton Volunteer Fire Company
99 Church Street, Refton, PA 17568
717-786-9462
www.refton59fire.com
August 8-9 – Gap Relief Auction
Mennonite Central Committee
Solanco Fairgrounds
172 South Lime Street, Quarryville, PA 17566
717-687-9470
reliefsales.mcc.org/sales/gap-relief-auction
August 16 – Intercourse Fire Company Consignment Auction
Intercourse Fire Company
10 North Hollander Road, Intercourse, PA 17534
717-768-3402
www.intercoursefire.com
August 22 – Bareville Fire Company Consignment Auction
Bareville Volunteer Fire Company
211 East Main Street, Leola, PA 17540
717-656-7554
www.barevillefire.com
August 30 – Kinzer Fire Company Mud Sale
Kinzer Volunteer Fire Company
3521 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30), Kinzers
717-442-4121
kinzerfire.com
September TBD – Gordonville Fall Mud Sale & Auction
Gordonville Fire Company
Old Leacock Road, Gordonville, PA 17566
717-768-3869
www.gordonvillefc.com
October TBD – Strasburg Fall Consignment & Mud Sale
Strasburg Fire Company
46 West Main Street, Strasburg, PA 17572
717-687-7232
www.strasburgfire.com
October 25 – Cochranville Fire Company Mud Sale
Cochranville Volunteer Fire Company
3135 Limestone Road, Cochranville
610-593-5800
cochranvillefire.com
Enjoy Springtime In The Park for two consecutive weekends! Put the chill of winter behind you and preview the coming summer fun with dozens of rides, live entertainment, strolling Hershey’s Product Characters, and more.
With Springtime In The Park during Easter this year, consider a multi-day getaway in Hershey The Sweetest Place On Earth! Stay with us at Fairfield Inn & Suites in Lancaster, located only 20-30 minutes away from Hershey, you will get to enjoy all of the sweet attractions and delights of Hershey while not being far away from Downtown Lancaster. Book your stay now ! We are not offering the Hersheypark packages this year but on the way to Hersheypark Amusement Park there is a Giant Food Store where you can purchase your tickets as a discounted price. Or you can visit the Hersheypark website or call them at 1-800-HERSHEY.
Visit the Fairfield Inn & Suites website or call our toll free number at 888-STAY-FFI to book your rooms now !
[embedyt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flPCs1hizoA[/embedyt]Roots Market is the oldest family run farmers market in Lancaster, PA. Here you will be able to find a huge selection of homemade food, locally grown vegetables, crafts and much much more. Roots is only open on Tuesdays all through the year so there is always a chance to come and see what all the craze is about ! For great food, great bargains and a load of family fun, bring your family to Root’s this week and experience this Lancaster County tradition for yourself!
The Fairfield Inn & Suites is less than 5 miles away from from the farmers market and is located between Lancaster and Hershey. Book your stay with us now as the weather starts to heat up and enjoy this locally loved treasure in Lancaster. You can reserve your room by going onto the Fairfield Inn & Suites website or by calling our toll free number at 888-STAY-FFI.
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Sundays are always a tricky day to find anything to do in Lancaster County, especially if what you had planned was to see the Amish. Amish establishments are usually closed on weekends and everything closes early. Fear not ! The Lancaster PA Dutch Country website has put a list of things that the whole family can enjoy for the whole weekend when you are in Lancaster County. The link below is a guide to everything that there is to do on Sundays from shopping to eating!
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Lancaster County is a wonderful place to visit in the summer. There are dozens of cute small towns and villages scattered inside and out of this historic county. From the family owned shops to the outlets to all of the Amish attractions, there will never be a minute of boredom here !
Lancaster, PA Outlets
Conveniently located along Route 30 are two Lancaster, PA outlet shopping hot spots: Rockvale Outlets Lancaster and Tanger Outlet Center. Between the two locations, you’ll find everything you need to check off your gift list – or treat yourself – and all at great bargains. Check out the brand-name items from 160+ outlet stores, such as Jones New York, Liz Claiborne, Pottery Barn, GAP, Fossil, Kenneth Cole, Coach, J. Crew and many more.
PA Dutch Country Attractions & Cultural Activities
Route 30 has lots of PA Dutch Country attractions to keep you busy all day long. Visitors interested in learning more about the Pennsylvania Amish and Mennonite traditions will enjoy the Amish Farm and House, a fully-functional Pennsylvania Dutch farm. Here, take guided or self-guided tours around the grounds and farmhouse to learn about the Old Order Amish. To learn more about Lancaster County’s plain culture, be sure to visit the Mennonite Information Center, which offers a free movie, exhibit, books, gifts and “step-on guides” for personalized tours of the Amish countryside. Route 30 is also host to many cultural activities, such as theater and interactive educational centers. The American Music Theatre presents more than 50 celebrity concerts and holiday shows each year, covering a variety of entertainment genres for all ages.
Dutch Wonderland Amusement Park
Youngsters will love exploring this kingdom for kids! Located just seconds away from both Lancaster, PA outlet centers, Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park houses more than 30 kid-friendly rides, including roller coasters, water play, miniature golf and live entertainment. Characters such as Duke the Dragon and the Princess of Dutch Wonderland also welcome kids for special events designed to educate and entertain! This year Dutch Wonderland is also debuting their new Exploration Island attraction ! Filled with activities that your young paleontologists can enjoy, from digging up bones to a canal cruise to take them back in time, this is sure an attraction that you will not want to miss ! A favorite PA Dutch Country’s attraction, Dutch Wonderland is a family adventure that’s not to be missed.
Mount Hope Winery in Manheim, PA, better known as the Renaissance Faire hosts many events throughout the year but the absolute best ones are the ones outdoors !
Brewfest at Mount Hope is an annual celebration that they have on the grounds with two sessions. The first session is held from 11AM- 4PM and the second is held from 4:30PM- 8:30PM on May 10, 2014. Fill your sampling glass with beers from a variety of different breweries from across the country, while enjoying live music and complimentary food! Don’t miss out on PA’s premier craft brew festival!
Please Note: ALL ATTENDEES will be carded at the gate and must be over the age of 21 to enter BrewFest. NO ONE under the age of 21 will be admitted. This includes children, toddlers and infants. No refunds will be issued to patrons under the age of 21 attempting to enter the festival.
The Great PA FlavorFest is headed this way ! Join the Mount Hope Estate at the Great PA FlavorFest for the best that Pennsylvania has to offer in food, dining and entertainment! Twenty wineries will provide complimentary samples of some of their most popular vintages, while food and craft vendors showcase their handmade delights! Don’t miss out on this annual favorite! Take advantage of the FREE parking, admission and even sampling that Mount Hope offers from 11AM- 5PM on both days.
Enjoy the taste of Maryland with an all-you-can-eat menu featuring crabs, brisket and more at Mount Hope’s annual Blues and Brews! This summer staple welcomes guests to enjoy fresh seafood and other favorites while live music fills the outdoor feasting glen. Bring your appetite on July 19th !
Tickets will be available for purchase until July 18, 2014 at 4PM for the 12PM show only. Ticket sales for the 5PM show will end July 17, 20147 at 4PM.
The last event before the annual Renaissance Faire is the Celtic Fling & Highland Games. This event will begin with the Friday night concert at on June 27, 2014 and on the 28th and 29th guests get to enjoy the festivities from 11AM- 10PM. Delight your senses with the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of this rollicking Celtic celebration. Enjoy traditional pipe bands, modern Celtic rock bands, and everything in between, plus delicious Celtic cuisine, fresh brewed Swashbuckler ales and more! Throughout the centuries, the tradition and charm behind the music, dance and stories of the Celtic peoples have captivated the world. The contributions of the Irish, Scots Welsh, Cornish, Manx, Bretons, and Galecians/Asturians not only fill libraries and castles but also pubs, homes and our hearts.
Plan your trip to Lancaster County now and visit all the great festivities that Mount Hope Estate has to offer ! To buy your tickets for the events visit the PA Ren Faire website. To book your stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites you can visit our website or call our toll free number at 888-STAY-FFI.
Lancaster County is home to breathtaking scenery that range from back roads, woodlands and rolling hills. It makes a beautiful destination spot for people who love the outdoors as well as history because everywhere you turn in Lancaster County there is plenty of it !
The Lancaster County Bike Club knows all of the scenic back roads to ride to take in all the beauty throughout Lancaster County. There are bike routes in Ephrata, PA Dutch Country, Lititz, PA and along the river town of Columbia. You will be able to get a variety of different landscapes in Lancaster county from the rolling hills to the flat lands that surround us you will get it all.
Lancaster County is home to some of the oldest Covered Bridges in the United States. They are sprawled throughout Lancaster is some of the most beautiful settings. To visit all of the covered bridges the best way would be to go by car but the best way to get the most out of the scenes would be to go biking.
If you are interested in the different bird wildlife that there is in Lancaster you could always visit the Birding Section of PA Dutch Country website. The Birding society of Pennsylvania know all of the hotspots to go to to capture these fantastic animal in their natural habitat. Between the rivers and creeks and woodland here there is ample amount of places to go and see these majestic beautiful creatures.
There are also plenty of Water Activities to do do in and around Lancaster, especially surrounding the Susquehanna River. The Susquehanna River is an excellent spot for swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking and boating. You’ll want to explore the river’s quiet beauty, learn about her resources and the history and culture of our river towns from a series of riverside interpretive panels. Scattered along a 53-mile span from the Mason-Dixon Line to Harrisburg, the Susquehanna Water Trail has placed these panels to allow visitors to better understand the natural, cultural or historic events and resources of the river.
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