Jan - March
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Tours of Wheatland -
Available by appointment on weekdays - Call 717-392-8721 |
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| April - Oct |
Gardens of the Susquehanna Tour -
Experience the natural beauty of 35 private gardens through this special event sponsored by the Wheatland Garden Club to benefit the continued preservation of the historic buildings and cultivation of the grounds at President Buchanan’s Wheatland estate. Click here for an order form. |
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February 18
10 am - 4 pm |
Presidents' Day at Wheatland -
Discover the public and private life of James Buchanan, 15th President of the United States (1857-1861) through focus tours of Wheatland. In addition to tours visitors can enjoy an exhibit on political cartoons featuring the 1856 Presidential Campaign and Mr. Buchanan's administration. Admission by suggested donation. |
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March 28
6 - 9 pm
Reservations required |
President James Buchanan Annual Dinner -
Join us for dinner at
Millersville University’s Bolger Conference Center in Old Main . Our featured speaker, Dr. Adam B. Lawrence, Assistant Professor of Government at Millersville University, will present a talk entitled, RATING THE PRESIDENT: Reconsidering James Buchanan's Place in History. Reservations required call 717-392-8721. |
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| April 1 - Oct 31 |
2008 Visitation Season -
Wheatland is open six days each week, Monday - Saturday during the season. Closed on Sundays except for special event activities. Hours of operation each day is 10 am - 4:30 pm. We look forward to your visit! |
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April 19
Noon - 2 pm |
President Buchanan's 217th Birthday Celebration -
Come celebrate Mr. Buchanan's 217th birthday! Enjoy a piece of birthday cake and fun times made possible by the Buchanan Elementary School's PTO. Students from the school serve as your hosts and portray Mr. Buchanan and his niece Harriet Lane. Free admission during the program. |
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April 26
11 am & 1 pm |
Lecture & Recital - The Influence of Stephen Foster's Music -
Dr. Christina Reitz, Professor of Music at Franklin & Marshall College will present lecture and performance, using Harriet Lane's grand piano in the Mansion, that outlines the
influence of Stephen Collins Foster's music in the
mid-late 19th century and his contribution to American
art & popular music.
Dr. Reitz will also explore Foster's focus on the plight of African-Americans
in slavery and how
he portrayed the African-Americans in a positive light
that was much different than the minstrels that were
then dominating the theatrical stage. Cost for program included in regular admission. |
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May 3 & 4
10 - 4 Sat
Noon - 4 Sun
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President Buchanan's 2nd Annual Wheatland Garden Club Spring Plant Sale -
Are you looking for some unusual new plants for your spring garden? How about some iris, unique herbs or other perennials? Then come to President Buchanan's Second Annual Plant Sale at Wheatland. All sale proceeds will support the gardens and grounds at historic Wheatland. |
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June 7
July 12
September 6
October 4
1 - 3 each month
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Race for the White House 1856 -
Step back in time on the Saturdays in June, July, September and October to experience the Presidential campaign of 1856. Visitors will have opportunities to meet the three national presidential candidates:Republican candidate John C. Fremont, American candidate Millard Fillmore, and Democratic candidate James Buchanan. Candidates will share their thoughts on the important issues during this pivotal presidential campaign.
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September 12-14 | Barnstorm Weekend - Motorcycle tours, art exhibit and downtown festivities.
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Sept 19
5 - 9 Friday
Sept 20
8:30 - 5 Sat |
The President James Buchanan National Symposium -
President James Buchanan’s Wheatland and the Lancaster County Historical Society present a two-day symposium using a panel/forum format to examine the political crisis of the 1850s and the presidency of James Buchanan. Special thanks are extended to Franklin & Marshall College for hosting the panel sessions for the Symposium. Funding for the Symposium & Educators In-Service has been generously provided by the Richard C. von Hess Foundation, The Lancaster County Community Foundation, and Rodgers & Associates.
Click on the image below for information and a registration form.
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September 27
10 - 4 Sat
September 28
Noon - 4 Sun |
President Buchanan's 2nd Annual Arts & Sauerkraut Festival -
President Buchanan's favorite dish was "that simple German dish of sauerkraut." Come celebrate sauerkraut and the arts at this festival on Wheatland's grounds. A traditional Lancaster County meal of sauerkraut & mashed potatoes will be available, as well as live music by the Susquehanna Travellers, craft and artisan demonstrations, plant sales, arts and craft sales, and an Iron-Chef's Cookoff! Admission charged & tours of Wheatland available for additional fee. |
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| Nov 1 - Dec 20 |
2008 Winter Season -
Wheatland is open every Friday & Saturday during the winter season. Hours of operation each day is 10 am - 4:30 pm. We look forward to your visit!
After Christmas Wheatland will be open for tours 10 am - 4:30 on December 26-30. |
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Nov 1
1 - 3 |
Guy Fawkes Day -
Celebrate Guy Fawkes Day at President Buchanan's Wheatland estate. Enjoy traditional activities including pumpkin carving, a bon fire & snacks. Call & reserve your place at this special celebration. Limited to 100 participants, call 717-392-8721 ext. 0 |
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Nov 7 - 9
Friday night Check-in
begins at 5 pm |
3rd Annual Webelos Civil War Camp Out -
Register your Webelos Scouts for this exciting outdoor camping trip where they will discover what life was like as a soldier during the Civil War and how the War affected the life of former U.S. President James Buchanan. A new set of Webelos advancement pins will be offered this year! Click here for activity details of the program activities. Pre- Registration is required, click here for registration form Registration fee covers activity supplies and meals. Call 717-392-8721 ext. 222 to register by phone. |
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Nov 10
10 - 4 |
Wheatland Honors U.S. Veterans -
After the British captured Washington City during the War of 1812, James Buchanan was among the first volunteers to join Judge Shippen's calvarymen on August 25, 1814. After the British were driven out of Baltimore Buchanan and his company were dismissed. President Buchanan's Wheatland invites all active/veteran military and their families to enjoy a special focus tour at the 15th President's estate free of charge. Please bring your military ID.
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November 15
1-3 pm |
Election Day 1856 -
Step back in time to take part in the 1856 Presidential election that will change the course of American History! Visitors will have one final opportunity to meet the three Presidential candidates today, and then cast your ballot for the 15th President of the United States. Log-on to the Wheatland website at www.wheatland.org Saturday November 22, 2008 to see the results of Election Day 1856! |
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Dec 6 & 7
10 - 4 Sat
Noon - 4 Sun |
President Buchanan's 2nd Annual Wheatland Garden Club Holiday Greens Sale -
Looking for some fresh greens for the holiday season? Then come to President Buchanan's First Annual Holiday Greens Sale at Wheatland. All sale proceeds will support the gardens and grounds at historic Wheatland. |
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Dec 12 & 13 Dec 19 & 20
6 - 8 pm |
Candlelight Tours & A Presidential Victory Celebration -
Come by to celebrate Mr. Buchanan's last Christmas at Wheatland and congratulate him on his victory at the 1856 presidential election polls! These special evening visits to Wheatland shouldn't be missed! Call 717-392-8721 extension 0 for details. |
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Dec 26-30
10-4 Fri &Sat
Mon & Tue
Noon - 4 Sun
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Christmas Week -
Come discover the beauty of Wheatland during the holidays. Bring your family and friends to see the simple elegance of President Buchanan's home as it may have appeared in 1856. Tours are available every 30 minutes; the last tour starts at 3:30 pm. |
Some events and programs may have an additional charge. Contact Wheatland for more information.
