We have an additional all-day field trip opportunity in Elizabethtown, Pa on Sat April 23rd. Summary below, but click here for complete info sheet distributed at the April Meeting.
Contact Claire Kukielka ASAP if interested.
Take a step back in history to April 1865 as we commemorate 157 years since the Lincoln Funeral Train crossed Stone Gables Estate! Witness and participate in this one-of-a-kind living history event!
Commemorate 157 years since the original Lincoln funeral train, the “Lincoln Special, “crossed the Stone Gables Estate property!
Ride aboard narrated and period-correct passenger car replicas on the Harrisburg, Lincoln & Lancaster Railroad. Walk through the world’s only full-scale replica of President Lincoln’s Funeral Car, “United States.” *Train tickets may be purchased at the train site on the day of the event: * $15 (adults); $10 (ages 3 – 17); Ages 2 and under: free. Times: Every 40 minutes, from 1:00 to 6:20 p.m. (The last ride is at 6:20 p.m.)
Hear the roar of the authentic Civil War-era cannon.
Visit a Civil War Encampment and learn what life was like for Civil War soldiers and civilians from presenters, reenactors, and historians.
Dressed soldiers on War Horses.
Photo Opportunities with Abraham Lincoln and U.S. Grant throughout the day.
Food Vendors
Historical Exhibits & Craft Vendors
The New Holland Band will be performing!
Sutler's Village in the Encampment
Stone Gables Estates very own Steam Cream Ice-cream
Souvenirs and gifts available for purchase in The Sower & The Seed Shoppe
-Walk through the Carriage House where John Diener’s Village of historic Lancaster County buildings will be on display.
Explore the estate at Ironstone Ranch, St. Michael’s Vineyard, Herr’s Mill Covered Bridge and more.
Pony Rides for all.
Fun activities for the children to see and participate in!
Experience all this and more!