On Monday, Feb. 18, LancasterHistory will hold a Presidents Day History Happy Hour Event at Wacker Brewing Company, 417 W. Grant St., Lancaster. The event will focus on the 15th president, James Buchanan, and his 1856 presidential campaign.
LancasterHistory's resident Buchanan enthusiast, Stephanie Townrow, will share historical tidbits and lead an exploration of Buchanan's campaign music. Local musicians will perform music from his campaign, including several folksy Buchanan campaign songs.
The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. Musicians will perform from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and Townrow's talk will begin at about 6 p.m.
Attendees can purchase tickets for a set price in advance or for a higher price at the door, subject to availability and space constraints. Parking is available in Wacker's lot, and overflow parking will be available in the Groff Funeral Home lot, 528 W. Orange St., subject to availability. For more information and to purchase advance tickets, readers may visit http://www.lancasterhistory.org/history-happy-hour.
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