LancasterHistory Archives Tour & Research Trip

230 North President Avenue,Lancaster PA 17603

25 March, 2023

Description

The records available at LancasterHistory are an invaluable resource for anyone doing historical or genealogical research in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Its collections include more than 600 manuscript groups with records for individuals, families, businesses, social organizations, and Lancaster city and county government entities, dating from 1729 to the present. The 16,000-volume library includes an extensive collection of materials on Lancaster County, the history of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania German history, religion, and decorative arts. The map collections include warrant maps for Lancaster County, Lancaster city and county maps, and Sanborn fire insurance maps. There are also extensive collections of church records and Lancaster County newspapers. The Association of Professional Genealogists brings together professional genealogists and family historians from around the world. The Greater Philadelphia Area Chapter includes genealogists from around Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and other parts of the United States. Please join us to learn about the record sets at Lancaster History. Deadline to purchase tickets, March10.