Along the Susquehanna: How the River Shapes Our Region
at the Lancaster County Historical Society

Get two counties' perspectives on the Susquehanna River at the Lancaster County Historical Society and York County Heritage Trust. Their complementary exhibitions explore similar themes about the river while highlighting unique stories found on opposite shores.

Journey back in time to explore the Susquehanna's impact on the history and culture of Lancaster County. Ever since the first Native Americans camped along its shores, the Susquehanna River has had a powerful effect on the people who call this area home. In this new, major exhibition, historic artifacts, photographs and centuries-old documents tell the stories of the many lives that were and continue to be influenced by the Susquehanna.

You'll discover:

• How people worked to travel up, down, and across the river;
• How river towns became centers of commerce;
• How the river served as a line of defense for the Continental Congress; and
• How the river became a path to freedom for escaped slaves traveling the Underground Railroad.

Even in this modern age, the Susquehanna affects our lives. Massive dams and power plants provide electricity. Floods disrupt communities.

Residents and tourists hike and fish along the shores. Farmers, naturalists and businesses work to preserve a valuable natural resource.

Come view the Susquehanna in a whole new light.

Free admission

230 North President Avenue, Lancaster
(717) 392-4633
www.lancasterhistory.org