Black Excellence in the Arts

Join LancasterHistory for our first Collections Up Close tour where you’ll interact with historic artifacts and materials in the LancasterHistory collections. On February 25, celebrate the careers and accomplishments of Black performers and filmmakers with ties to Lancaster in this multimedia presentation. Listen to songs by The Trannells and The Crystalaires, watch a recorded performance by local group The Ham Boners from 1954, and join in a discussion of Madeline Andersen’s groundbreaking documentary film, Integration Report 1.

In Collections Up Close tours, LancasterHistory staff and visiting experts highlight documents, photos, and artifacts from LancasterHistory’s vast collections. In a conversational setting, participants will hear the stories of these objects and what they reveal to us about the history of Lancaster County and its place in American history.

Black Excellence in the Arts, a Collections Up Close tour, takes place on Saturday, February 25 at 2pm at LancasterHistory. Tickets are $10/Adults (18+), $8/Seniors (65+), and $6/Students (11-College ID). LancasterHistory Members are free, but should still register in advance to receive their complimentary admission. Tickets can be purchased or reserved online or by calling (717) 392-4633. Capacity is limited, so advance registration is strongly recommended.