ENGAGING PEOPLE IN LANCASTER’S STORIES
The Heritage Center of Lancaster County operates two museums in downtown Lancaster, just steps away from Central Market...The Heritage Center Museum and the Lancaster Quilt & Textile Museum.THE HERITAGE CENTER MUSEUM
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Amish Quilts Influence International Design
What inspires good design? In the case of Doug Tompkins, the inspiration for his Esprit clothing collection came from a most unlikely place, a series of antique Amish Quilts handmade... -
Live and Learn!
THE HERITAGE CENTER OF LANCASTER COUNTY, in partnership with the PA Tourism Office and the Pennsylvania Humanities Council, invites you to join us for “Live & Learn” Weekends. The 2010... -
The Heritage Center Museum
The Heritage Center Museum collects, preserves, and interprets Lancaster County Pennsylvania’s history and decorative arts through its permanent collection, annual exhibitions, and educational programs. From folk art to elegant portraits, see the visual works... -
The Lancaster Quilt & Textile Museum
A visit to Lancaster County is not complete without a tour of the Lancaster Quilt & Textile Museum. The stunning array of colors and patterns in these artifacts provides a... -
Historic Lancaster Walking Tours Depart Daily
Did you know that Lancaster was once the capital of the U.S.? Have you heard of the Conestoga rifle or the Conestoga Wagon? Can you name any famous local citizens who... -
Central Market Renovations FAQ’s
What’s happening at the Market? The public market is undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation to enhance the functionality of the mechanical systems and provide protective maintenance to the 1889 market...
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The Heritage Center Welcomes you to Downtown Lancaster
Make the Heritage Center of Lancaster County the first stop on your visit to downtown Lancaster. Adjacent to Central Market, our museum galleries are open Monday through Sunday, with our 1920’s print shop in operation on Market Days, Tuesday, Fridays & Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. And while you are visiting us, check out our downtown [...] -
Family & Friends Quilts & Their Connections
The Lancaster Quilt & Textile Museum will unveil a series of unique antique quilts, along with the new LANCASTER DIAMOND block, as part of their exhibit Family & Friends—Quilts and Their Connections. The exhibit will open during American Quilter’s Society’s Lancaster show week March 22-27, 2010, and will continue through December 31. A special sampler [...] -
The Lancaster Quilt & Textile Museum
A visit to Lancaster County is not complete without a tour of the Lancaster Quilt & Textile Museum. The stunning array of colors and patterns in these artifacts provides a window through which to view the people who created them. Explore the rich and diverse textile traditions of Lancaster County and south-central Pennsylvania through this rich [...]