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Events

May 1
May 1 - May 2

Grand Opening Weekend of the Stevens & Smith Center

It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for: the Grand Opening of the Thaddeus Stevens & […]

May 1
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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Opening on May 1, 2026, in the heart of downtown Lancaster, the restored historic properties once […]

May 1
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

[SOLD OUT]The First Look Fête

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT Interest in the event was overwhelming and the event sold […]

May 2
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12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Community Block Party for History

The Stevens & Smith Center Grand Opening takes over East Vine Street for a buzzing […]

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Lancaster, PA 17602

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Lancaster, PA 17603
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