Calendar of Upcoming Events
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Christiana Historical Society continues to work on preserving and educating about our important piece of our American history.
2026 marks a huge celebration in the Christiana History as we celebrate our 175 years of the Christiana Resistance along with celebrating our 250 years of National History.
YOU can become a part of this historical work by becoming a member today!
February
February 27, 2025
From a Slaves' Son to Agricultural Inventor, the story of William Chester Ruth of Gap, PA, will be told by his granddaughter Gwendolyn Dickinson.
March
March 15 2025
Time: 11:30am - 2pm
Let us know if you are planning to attend!
To Purchase Tickets:
Send a check by March 1st to:
Christiana Historical Society
RE: Descendants Luncheon
P.O. Box 43, Christiana, PA 17509
or
To RVSP: Call 717.384.2709 or Email info@christianahistoricalsociety.com
March 27, 2025
6:30 pm
Learn the untold story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II.
April
Brinton House Refresh Day
Many hands make light work!
Saturday On The Porch is Back!
Date: April 5 2025
Time: 9 am - 12 am
The Official Flyer for the
Spring Porch Festivities & Details coming very soon....
SAVE the DATE!
April 24
Guest Speaker TBA
April Speaker Series
Date: April 24, 2025
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Watch for More Details to Come......
May
Saturday On The Porch
Date: May 3 2025
Time: 9 - 12 (noon)
Official flyer & more details
to come....
Date: May 29, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
A fictionalized biography of a re-discovered American hero. Meet the author.
Books available at the meeting
June
Saturday On The Porch
Date: June 7 2025
Time: 9 am - 12 (noon)
Official flyer & event details coming soon....
Save the Date!
June 14th
Time: 10am - 2pm
More Details to Come...
Join Christiana Fire Company on the William P Brinton House 1857 lawn for the annual Cruisin' Christiana!
Christiana Historical Society will host an activity on the WP Brinton House 1857 Porch in conjunction with this event!
Details to come...
Date: June 26, 2025
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
She was an African-American woman who enlisted in the US Army as William Cathay. She became the first female to enlist and the only documented woman to serve in the U.S.
July
Saturday On The Porch
Celebrating America!
Date: July 5 2025
Time: 9 am - 12 (noon)
Official Flyer & Event Details to Come!......
Date: July 31, 2025
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Learn about women who changed the world with their inventions.
August
Saturday On The Porch
Date: August 2, 2025
Time: 9 am - 12 (noon)
Official Flyer & Event Details to Come!......
Community Yard Sale
William P. Brinton House 1857 Lawn
Date: August 23 2025
Official flyer, event & donation details
coming soon....
Date: August 28, 2025
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Find out about these petroglyphs (rock carvings created by removing part of a rock surface) on large rocks only reachable by boat. How did they get there? Why are they there?
September
Saturday On The Porch
Date: September 6, 2025
Time: 9 - 12 (noon)
Official flyer coming soon....
Save the Dates!
September 12th, 13th & 14th
9/12/25 - Live Music
9/13/25 - Live History
9/14/25 - Community Services
Annual Steak Cook & Classic Tractor Show
Date: September 20, 2025
The community is welcome to join us on the
William P Brinton 1857 Lawn to observe the
Annual Steak Off Regional Competition, Classic Tractor Show, Tractor Games & Parade.
Date: September 25, 2025
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
There are countless women of the past who've played a role in shaping the world as we know it today but didn't get the recognition that they deserved.
October
Saturday On The Porch
Date: October 4, 2025
Time: 9 am - 12 (noon)
Official flyer coming soon....
October Speaker Series
Date: October 30, 2025
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Lancaster County is home to a lot of history, and, according to those who believe in the supernatural, it is home to several haunted historical sites too.
November
Date: November 1, 2025
Time: 9 am - 12 (Noon)
Saturday On The Porch
Official Flyer & Event Details to come....
December
Christmas in Christiana
Official flyer coming soon....
