Jan - March
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Tours of Wheatland -
Available by appointment on weekdays - Call 717-392-8721, ext 222 |
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| April - Oct |
Gardens of the Susquehanna Tour -
Experience the natural beauty of 52 private gardens through this special event sponsored by the Wheatland Garden Club to benefit the continued preservation of the historic buildings and cultivation of the grounds at President Buchanan’s Wheatland estate. Click here for an order form. |
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February 16
10 am - 4 pm |
Presidents' Day at Wheatland -
Discover the public and private life of James Buchanan, 15th President of the United States (1857-1861) through focus tours of Wheatland. Special two for one admission rates apply; $8/two adults, $7/two seniors, $6/two students, $3/two children. Combinations of any admission category will be handled with the higher admission rate prevailing. |
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| April 1 - Oct 31 |
2009 Visitation Season -
Wheatland is open five days each week, Tuesday - Saturday during the season. Closed on Sundays except for special event activities. Wheatland is also closed on Mondays except for reserved group tours. Hours of operation each day are 10 am - 4:00 pm, and tours are offered every 60 minutes. We look forward to your visit! |
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April 25
Noon - 2 pm |
President Buchanan's 218th Birthday Celebration -
Come celebrate Mr. Buchanan's 218th birthday! Enjoy a piece of birthday cake and fun times made possible by the Buchanan Elementary School's PTO. Students from the school serve as your hosts and portray Mr. Buchanan and his niece Harriet Lane. Free admission during the program. |
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May 2 & 3
10 - 4 Sat
Noon - 4 Sun
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President Buchanan's 3rd Annual Wheatland Garden Club Spring Plant Sale -
Are you looking for some unusual new plants for your spring garden? How about some iris, unique herbs or other perennials? Then come to President Buchanan's Second Annual Plant Sale at Wheatland. All sale proceeds will support the gardens and grounds at historic Wheatland. |
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September 26 & 27
10 - 4 Sat
Noon - 4 Sun
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President Buchanan's 2nd Annual Arts & Sauerkraut Festival -
President Buchanan's favorite dish was "that simple German dish of sauerkraut." Come celebrate sauerkraut and the arts at this festival on Wheatland's grounds. A traditional Lancaster County meal of sauerkraut & mashed potatoes will be available, as well as live music of the 1850s, craft and artisan demonstrations, plant sales, arts and craft sales, and an Iron-Chef's Cookoff! Admission charged & tours of Wheatland available for additional fee. |
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| Nov 1 - Dec 20 |
2009 Winter Season -
Wheatland is open every Friday & Saturday during the winter season. Hours of operation each day is 10 am - 4:00 pm. We look forward to your visit!
After Christmas Wheatland will be open for tours 10 am - 4:00 on December 26, 28-30 & noon-4:00 on Sunday December 27. |
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Nov 6 - 8
Friday night Check-in
begins at 5 pm |
4th Annual Webelos Civil War Camp Out -
Register your Webelos Scouts for this exciting outdoor camping trip where they will discover what life was like as a soldier during the Civil War and how the War affected the life of former U.S. President James Buchanan. A new set of Webelos advancement pins will be offered this year! Pre- Registration is required, click here for registration form Registration fee covers activity supplies and meals. Call 717-392-8721 ext. 222 to register by phone. |
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Dec 5 & 6
10 - 4 Sat
Noon - 4 Sun |
President Buchanan's 3rd Annual Wheatland Garden Club Holiday Greens Sale -
Looking for some fresh greens for the holiday season? Then come to President Buchanan's Third Annual Holiday Greens Sale at Wheatland. All sale proceeds will support the gardens and grounds at historic Wheatland. |
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Dec 12
Dec 18 & 19
6 - 8 pm |
Holiday Evening Tours -
Come by to experience Christmas at President Buchanan's home, Wheatland. These special evening visits to Wheatland shouldn't be missed! Regular admission fees apply - last tour leaves the visitor center at 7:45 pm. Call 717-392-8721 extension 222 for more details. |
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Dec 26-30
10-4 Sat &
Mon - Wed
Noon - 4 Sun
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Christmas Week -
Come discover the beauty of Wheatland during the holidays. Bring your family and friends to see the simple elegance of President Buchanan's home as it may have appeared in 1858. Tours are available every 60 minutes; the last tour starts at 3:00 pm. |
Some events and programs may have an additional charge. Contact Wheatland for more information.
