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The Elizabethtown Historical Society is committed to keeping alive the diverse, fascinating, and inspiring history of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.

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The History of the Lions Club

Nov 20, 2018 - 7:00 pm

How many of us know exactly what the world’s largest service organization does, when did it start and where? Please join us in November when Mike Myer...

Barns of Lancaster County~ Elizabethtown Historical Society's Annual Holiday Dinner

Dec 4, 2018 - 6:00 pm

Presented By: Greg Huber

Buffet Dinner with presentation

Barns of Lancaster County~ Elizabethtown Historical Society's Annual Holiday Dinner

Dec 4, 2018 - 6:00 pm

Presented By: Greg Huber

Buffet Dinner with presentation

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A Few Photos From Our Collection

Buch Manufacturing est. 1870

Children's Hospital est. 1925

Elizabethtown College est. 1899

Klein Chocolate Factory est. 1913

Kreider Shoe Factory est. 1901

Liberty Bell at Elizabethtown RR Station July 4, 1915

Masonic Village est. 1910

Thomas Harris Sign of the Bear Tavern est. 1745

Welcome To Your Source For Local History

Welcome To Our New Home

The History of the Lions Club

Nov 20, 2018 - 7:00 pm

Coming Up...

Barns of Lancaster County~ Elizabethtown Historical Society's Annual Holiday Dinner

Barns of Lancaster County~ Elizabethtown Historical Society's Annual Holiday Dinner

A Few Photos From Our Collection