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LancasterHistory is currently developing new offerings for learners of all ages based on the themes explored at the Stevens & Smith Center.

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The Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy
The Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy

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