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SUMMARY:Grand Opening Weekend of the Stevens & Smith Center
DESCRIPTION:Grand Opening Weekend\n\n\n\nIt’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for: the Grand Opening of the Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrand Opening Weekend Events\n\n\n\nJoin LancasterHistory for a weekend celebration\, including a ribbon cutting\, Grand Opening Gala\, and a family-friendly community block party! \n\n\n\n\nPreviousNext\nRibbon Cutting\nFri May 1 | 8-10amThe excitement kicks off Friday morning as we officially open the Center with a celebratory ribbon-cutting! Free & open to the public. RSVPs requested. \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\nFete – SOLD OUT\nFri May 1 | 5:30-9:30pmThis exclusive\, ticketed event brings together our closest supporters for a night of gratitude and recognition\, just next door in Commons on Vine. \n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Block Party\nSat May 2 | 12-6pmOur Grand Opening takes over East Vine Street for a buzzing community block party! Free & open to the public. All are welcome! \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank You to Our Grand Opening Sponsors\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLegacy Building Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Champion Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCivic Partner Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEducation Advocate Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriend of the Center Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvents Made Possible By\n\n\n\nMike Abel | Brenneman Printing | Cracked Pepper Catering | The Gilded LilyThe Lancaster County Convention Center | The Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square | Speak to My SoulT.H.E.M The Collective | PRIMA Theatre | Shumaker PDT | We & Co.
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SUMMARY:Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony\n\n\n\nOpening on May 1\, 2026 at 8AM\, in the heart of downtown Lancaster\, the restored historic properties once owned by Thaddeus Stevens and his partner Lydia Hamilton Smith are re-envisioned as a state-of-the-art museum and education space. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Today\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInnovative exhibits\, created with leading historians and designers\, confront slavery\, freedom\, and the ongoing fight for equality in America. LancasterHistory—together with many collaborative partners—are eager to welcome the public for this once-in-a-generation moment for our community\, a celebration as bold as the history it honors! \n\n\n\nThe excitement kicks off Friday morning as we officially open the Stevens & Smith Center with a celebratory ribbon-cutting! Doors open at 8am for coffee\, light fare\, and mingling. At 9am\, the program begins with inspiring remarks and special guest performances that set the stage for a powerful new chapter. \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the entire community; we can’t wait to celebrate with you! Please RSVP so we can ensure ample seating and plenty of breakfast items for everyone. Join us as we mark this historic moment together and open the doors to something extraordinary!
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SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] The First Look Fête
DESCRIPTION:Sold OutThe First Look Fête\n\n\n\nFriday evening culminates in an elegant\, high-end cocktail celebration honoring the extraordinary generosity and bold vision that brought the Stevens & Smith Center to life. This exclusive\, ticketed event brings together our closest supporters for a night of gratitude and recognition\, just next door in the newly renovated Commons on Vine. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterest in the event was overwhelming and the event sold out very quickly. Thank you for your interest! There are more ways to celebrate the Stevens & Smith Center Grand Opening. Consider joining us for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony or the Community Block Party for History! \n\n\n\nGuests will enjoy curated cocktails\, elevated fare\, lively entertainment\, and one of the very first opportunities to experience the Center up close. It’s more than a party\, it’s a toast to the partners and donors who made history possible\, and a sparkling first look at what’s ahead. \n\n\n\nDress for the First Look Fête is cocktail attire. The schedule of events is as follows: \n\n\n\n\n5:30PM: Cocktails and lavish bites\n\n\n\n7:00PM: Program and performances\n\n\n\n7:30PM: Dessert and music\n\n\n\n\n… and then we welcome you inside the Stevens & Smith Center for first looks!
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SUMMARY:Community Block Party for History
DESCRIPTION:Community Block Party for History\n\n\n\nThe Stevens & Smith Center Grand Opening takes over East Vine Street for a buzzing community block party on Saturday\, May 2 from 12-6pm! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Stevens & Smith Center Grand Opening takes over East Vine Street for a buzzing community block party on Saturday\, May 2 from 12-6pm! Local artists\, musicians\, and neighbors bring the streets to life with creativity\, energy\, and good vibes. Families and friends can dive into hands-on activities and enjoy free timed entry to explore the Center. \n\n\n\nFree & open to the public. All are welcome! \n\n\n\nA more detailed schedule of programming\, vendors\, and tickets to visit the Stevens & Smith Center will be released in mid-April.
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