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The
Lancaster Historical Society is proud to present a pictorial
history of Lancaster in this new book, published by Arcadia
Publishing. We've used almost 200 photographs from our
collection, along with images from local residents, to document
the history of Lancaster from its origin until 1915. Many
of the images in this collection have never been
published. Books may be purchased from the Chamber of
Commerce and Visitors Center, select merchants on
Lancaster's Historic Town Square, from the Historical Society,
or on the publisher's website.
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Welcome to the website of the Lancaster Historical
Society!
We're glad you're here, and hope you find our site to be useful as
well as interesting. Please look around, bookmark our site, and plan to visit
frequently to keep up with our activities.
About Our Organization
The Lancaster Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that works to
preserve our heritage, protect historic buildings and sites, and educate
the public. We hold meetings that feature programs that
inform and entertain members and guests with lively presentations about
people and places of note in local history.
Our meetings are free and open to the public, and are usually held at
locations of historic significance, including the MKT Depot. The MKT Depot and Rose Garden are maintained by the
Lancaster Historical Society for the benefit of the citizens of Lancaster.
Membership dues pay for the operation of our organization, but are not sufficient to cover the
costs of preserving the Depot, so we hold one or more fundraising events
each year.
The
historic MKT Depot and Rose Garden are available for rent! Weddings, bridal showers,
birthday parties, meetings of your favorite book club or other
organization - you name it, the Depot will be the perfect setting for
your event. Visit our Weddings page or
call Carol Strain-Burk (972-227-1382) for more information.
Or visit our Feedback
page and request more information.
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The general membership of the Lancaster Historical Society meets
several times each year, often (but not always) at
the historic MKT Depot. The Depot is located next to
the railroad tracks on Pecan Street, just east of Centre Street. Refreshments are
usually served at 3:30 PM, and the meeting follows at 4:00
PM. Visitors are always welcome!
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| March 21 -
Book Review & Signing |
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Dr.
Mary Sykes is a 4th generation native of Lancaster
and served as editor of our new book "Images of
America: Lancaster" which tells the history of
Lancaster through almost 200 photographs, many of which
have never been published before now. Mary will
present our program and autograph your book. LHS
members receive a discount on the purchase of the book.
In
addition, we'll offer a slide show highlighting last
year's activities, and we'll tell you about our plans
for this year and the many opportunities for you to get
involved. Light refreshments will be served at
3:30 PM, with the program and meeting to follow at 4:00
PM.
The
meeting will be held on Sunday, March 21st at the newly
opened Lancaster Visitors Center (103 N. Dallas
Avenue). Visitors are welcome!
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| May
16 - Children's Texas History Museum |
The
speaker for our May meeting will be Barbara McCutchin, a Dallas
interior designer by trade and a Texas patriot by choice.
She is currently working with the Daughters of the Republic of
Texas in a new venture to get the history of Texas to its
children through a traveling children's museum. Please
plan to attend this meeting to get updates on past and future
events. This is your opportunity to get involved with the
Lancaster Historical Society as well as spend an enjoyable
afternoon with friends hearing about a new way to share our
history. The meeting
will be held on Sunday, May 16th at 3:30 PM at the Historic MKT
Depot. Refreshments will include a sampling of wines that
will be served at Dinner in the Rose Garden (June 19) and
OktoberFest (October 8-9). Visitors are welcome! |
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| July
18 - The Little Creamery in Brenham |
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Jim
Graves of Blue Bell Creameries will present the history
of Texas' favorite ice cream and will bring samples of
old and new flavors of the all-American treat. The
meeting will be held on Sunday, July 18th at 3:30 PM at
the Lancaster Visitors Center, located at 103 N. Dallas
Avenue. Visitors are welcome! |
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| September
19 - OktoberFest Kick-Off |
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Join
us for a special sneak preview of Lancaster's 5th Annual
OktoberFest. We'll offer samples of the delicious
German food and beers that will be available at
OktoberFest, along with wines made by our very own
committee members especially for the event. The
meeting will be held on Sunday, September 19th at 3:30
PM at the Historic MKT Depot. The meeting is free
and open to the public, and visitors are welcome! |
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| November
21 - Lancaster's Antique Road Show |
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and location to be announced soon! |
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| Click
here for information about 2009
programs.
Click
here for information about 2008
programs.
Click
here for information about 2007
programs.
Information about previous year programs is
retained here only to give you an idea of the depth and breadth
of our programs. If you're interested in learning more
about any of the subjects of our previous programs, or if you
have suggestions or ideas for future programs, please contact
us.
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| April
10 - Lancaster Country Ride |
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The Greater Dallas Bicycle
Club presents their annual Lancaster Country Ride, which begins
on the Historic Town Square and offers three different routes
through the Texas Bluebonnet Trail. LHS volunteers will
set up our "OktoberFest Brat Mobile and Sidewalk Cafe"
on Town Square to offer both breakfast and lunch for the 1,200 +
bicyclists who are expected to participate in this bike rally.
Volunteers are always needed
to help with this busy day, both for the Brat Mobile and for the
Bike Rally. Contact Randy Rostad to find out about
volunteering for the Brat Mobile, or contact the Chamber of
Commerce if you would like to volunteer for the Bike Rally.
Funds raised in this event
will help us make the 5th Annual OktoberFest the best one yet. |
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| June
19 - Dinner in the Rose Garden |
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The Lancaster Historical
Society presents Dinner in the Rose Garden on Saturday, June 19
from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM. (In case of rain, dinner will be
held in the Lions Den adjacent to the Rose Garden.) Enjoy
a 3-course meal and live music, and get a preview taste of wines
to be served at this year's OktoberFest.
Attire: Garden Party Casual
Tickets: $55 per person, or $50 for LHS
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| September
4 - Warbirds on Parade |
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The DFW Wing of the
Commemorative Air Force presents their annual Warbirds on
Parade, featuring rare flying planes from World War II. In
addition, the Cold War Air Museum will showcase their collection
of Soviet MiGs, helicopters, and other aircraft from the Cold
War era. And if that isn't enough, there will be a Classic
Car Show as well.
LHS volunteers will be on-hand to sell
bratwurst to raise funds for and promote awareness of our 5th
Annual OktoberFest. Contact Randy Rostad or Andy Mungenast
if you're interested in volunteering to help.
This event will be held at the Lancaster
Regional Airport. |
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| October
8 - 9 - Fifth Annual
OktoberFest |
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Be sure to mark your calendars
for October 8-9, 2010, and plan to join us at
the MKT Depot to experience a taste of Bavaria! Visit our
new OktoberFest
website for more information about this year's event, or enjoy our photos from
previous years:
OktoberFest
2008
OktoberFest 2007
OktoberFest 2006
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| December
4 -
Christmas Open House |
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Once again LHS will
welcome visitors to the historic MKT Depot during a Christmas Open
House to be held on the first Saturday in December in cooperation with the
2010
Annual Lancaster Lights & Tour of Homes.
Light refreshments will be served, and
entertainment will be provided by the choir from First
Baptist Church of Lancaster. Open
House hours are 5:00 - 9:00 PM on Saturday, December 4.
This event is free and open to the
public. Check out our Photo
Album for photos from previous years. |
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| December
11- Christmas Parade of Lights |
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Look for our
OktoberFest-themed float in the annual Parade of Lights. If you
would like to join us on the float, or walk along to hand out
candy to children along the parade route, please contact Evie
Rostad.
Visit www.LancasterLights.org
to see photos from previous Christmas parades and other holiday
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For more information, contact a member of the Board
of Directors:
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President |
Evelyn Rostad |
972-227-8901 |
| Vice President |
Stanley Jaglowski |
214-287-6635 |
| Secretary |
Patricia
Siegfreid-Giles |
972-227-5714 |
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Treasurer |
Carol
Strain-Burk |
972-227-1382 |
Please visit us on Facebook and become
our Fan! You'll find all the latest news and information there.
Please use our Feedback Form
for any of the following:
 | To learn more about renting the MKT Depot and
Rose Garden for your special event |
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To be added to our e-mail list for meeting
reminders |
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To request more information about Lancaster or
about LHS |
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To submit your historic photos and anecdotes for possible inclusion
on our website |
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Postal Mail to LHS should be sent to:
P. O. Box 173
Lancaster, TX 75146.
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