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Articles

60 years of sweet music at Long’s Park Ampitheater

In 1957, Civitas (then known as Sertoma) came together with an idea to bring beautiful music to Lancaster’s Long’s Park through the construction of an amphitheater. With the expertise of Wickersham Construction & Engineering, the amphitheater was built and dedicated in 1962, kicking off a 60-year history of musical arts and culture for the community.

Gems of Lancaster County

Visiting Lancaster or looking for something to do in your own backyard? You’re in the right place. Lancaster City shines because it’s located in the heart of beautiful Lancaster County—a national destination for good food, rolling farmland, and family adventures. So get to know all the goodness right in your own community, grab a few friends, and make some memories. In collaboration with Discover Lancaster, we invited Timbrel, founder of the ethically-made fashion line CHYATEE, and her team—Vetzrel, Hanniel, and Aidan—to explore some Lancaster County gems and share why you should add each of them to your spring bucket list.

Exploring Lancaster’s Outdoor Gems

When it comes to the unique features of Lancaster County, our community’s waste management system probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. And yet, how we manage our trash in Lancaster County garners national attention and accolades, both in how we manage the material AND the positive impact of these efforts on the local community.

A New Chapter in Lancaster’s History

Dr. Leroy Hopkins is a local historian, Millersville University professor emeritus of German, and Lancaster resident. He received his bachelor’s degree from Millersville and his Ph.D. at Harvard University.