Lebanon Valley Tourist Promotion Agency - Lebanon County ...

Lebanon Valley 

Tourist Promotion 

Agency 

Welcome to 

Pennsylvania 

Dutch Country 

Lebanon Valley Expo Center 

Fairgrounds 

Visitor’s Center 

80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon, PA 17042 

717.273.3670 

www.visitlebanoncounty.com

Isaac Meier Homestead 

The original house was built by 

Valentine Herchelroth (Hergelrode) 

in the 1740-1750 period. Isaac 

Meier, son-in-law of Herchelroth, 

purchased the house and its surrounding 

plantation by 1757. Meier 

laid out lots for a town in 1768, 

which is now known as Myerstown 

in Eastern Lebanon County. 

The house is of prime example 

for understanding the history and 

development of material culture in 18th century Pennsylvania. The eastern part of 

the house remains Germanic in detail, but the western half is composed of parlors, 

bedrooms and a central hall, all of which exhibit an English Georgian influence 

inspired by Palladian architecture. The Meier Homestead is being preserved for appreciation 

of local heritage and as an architectural laboratory for students of all ages. 

Open houses are held monthly from April through October, with an annual country 

fair pm the last Saturday in September. Kerzenlilicht Nacht (Candlelight Night) is 

an open house held on the last Saturday in November following Myerstown’s holiday 

tree-lighting ceremony. For additional information, or to schedule a tour, call 

717.866.2437 or 717.866.7747. ■ Photo Courtesy of Dan Brown 

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Stay in Lebanon County while you visit the region. 

Choose Lebanon County for 

affordable rates, country charm 

and simplicity. 

Stay in any number of our hotels 

or bed and breakfasts for a 

one-of-a-kind experience. Enjoy 

tantalizing treats at our farmers markets and award-winning 

restaurants. Shop for treasures as you visit curiosity shops or go 

antiquing in any number of our shopping districts. 

Lebanon County is centrally located—only minutes from 

Hersheypark and Hershey attractions. Hollywood Casino rests 

on the northwestern corridor 

of the county, while 

Harrisburg, Lancaster and 

Reading are within a 

45-minute drive of 

Lebanon City. ■

Fort Zeller 

10 N. Fort Zeller Road 

Newmanstown, PA 17073 

Eugene Hoffman 

717.272.0662 

www.fortzeller.com 

Zeller's Fort is a 

National Landmark and 

one of the few and rare 

remaining examples of 

Germanic Architecture in 

the Western Hemisphere 

and is also Pennsylvania's 

oldest existing fort. 

Pioneers who came to the Tulpehocken from the Schoharie valley built it in 1723 and 

rebuilt it in 1745. It was used as a place of refuge during Indian Wars. 

Legend states that while Christine Zeller was home alone one day, she saw three 

Indians approaching the Fort and heading for a small opening in the cellar. She quickly 

fled to the cellar and stationed herself at this window with an uplifted ax. As the 

head of the first Indian protruded through the hole, she quickly brought down the ax 

with an effective blow. Dragging the body into the cellar, she waited for the next 

Indian to follow. She did the same to all three Indians defending herself and the Fort 

through courage and quick thinking. Information obtained from: REPORT OF THE 

COMMISSION TO LOCATE THE SITE OF THE FRONTIER FORTS OF PENN- 

SYLVANIA. Volume One. 

Fort Zeller is a long-standing landmark of Lebanon County and a symbol for the 

families that can trace their roots back to when their ancestors first arrived in this 

country. Over time, the farm on which the Fort stands has been in and out of the 

Zeller Family. Most recently, Alvin Zeller had purchased the farm bringing it back to 

his family who can trace back his linage back to the original builders. 

Eugene Hoffman married Sylvia Zeller who together continue to maintain the 

property as a showcase for all to see. People continue to come from all over the world 

and all walks of life to marvel at the well-maintained property. 

Gene and Sylvia enjoy sharing their love of the history and knowledge of the area 

with all who visit and encourage people to call them to arrange for a tour. ■ 

Photo Courtesy of Deb Kreider 

www.visitlebanoncounty.com 

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The Lebanon County 

Historical Society 

924 Cumberland St., Lebanon, PA 17042 

The Stoy Museum, home of the 

Lebanon County Historical Society, is 

located. in historic downtown Lebanon. 

Originally built in 1773 as the residence 

of Dr. William Henry Stoy, the Stoy 

mansion has been home to the Society, 

the Hauck Memorial Archives, and the 

Reese Memorial Hall since 1977. 

The Museum’s extensive collection of 

objects and artifacts is currently on view 

to the public. Exhibit highlights 

include fine examples from 19th and 

early 20th Century: a pharmacy, general 

store, parlor, toy shop, ladies’ fashions, 

and more. Military history 

enthusiasts will enjoy various memorabilia 

from the Revolutionary War 

through WWII, with emphasis on the 

Civil War and the 93rd PA Volunteer 

Infantry. Antique fire-fighting equipment, 

Coleman Family items, as well as 

many other displays help illustrate the 

history of our county. 

The Museum is open for guided 

tours only. Appointment encouraged 

but not necessary. Groups with eight 

or more are requested to schedule tours 

at least two weeks in advance. 

Admission fee is $5.00 for adults, $4.00 

for seniors (65+), $2.00 for students (9- 

18), and free for children (9 and under). 

Free for Society Members. ■ 

Photo Courtesy of Lebanon County 

Historic Society 

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Expo 

schedule 

continued 

from 

page 25 

JANUARY 2013 

12-13 Eagle Arms Gun Show • 610-393-3047 

www.eaglearms.com 

25-26 Bologna Fest & Winter Carnival 

Rotary Club of Lebanon • 717-273-2641 

www.lebanonbolognafest.com 

FEBRUARY 2013 

TBD Fulton Agriculture Seminar • 717-274-6906 

2-3 PA Rabbit Breeders Association • www.pasrba.org 

TBD Crops Meeting • 717-270-4391 

lebanon.extension.psu.edu 

8 GTPI Cattle Sale • 717-413-1232 

www.holsteinworld.com/landis-mrk 

16 Lebanon County Bicentennial Event 

Lebanon County Historical Society 

717-272-1473 

23 Lebanon County Christian Ministries 

Lenten Breakfast 

717-272-4400 • www.lccm.us 

MARCH 2013 

2 PA Yorkshire Sale • 814-355-1647 

9 Central PA Aeromodelers Show • 717-258-8566 

www.cpaa.us 

15-16 Youth for Christ Bids for Kids • 717-272-5106 

info@lvyfc.com • www.lvyfc.com 

19-23 Lebanon County Builders Show • 717-272-6252 

www.lebcobuilders.com 

TBD Tire Collection • 717-270-4391 

lebanon.extension.psu.edu 

TBD DDS Empowerment Auction • 717-274-3493 

www.ddslebanon.org ■ 

Lebanon Valley Expo Center & 

Fairgrounds Visitor’s Center 


717.273.3670 • www.lebexpo.com 

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Welcome to the 

Holiday Inn Express 

While you tour the region, save 

money by staying at Lebanon’s 

newest hotel, the Holiday Inn Express. This state of the art facility has all the accommodations 

that are expected of the 

business traveler and for families 

on vacation. 

Our complimentary Express 

Start Breakfast will get you started 

for your day. Hershey Park and 

Hershey attractions are only minutes 

away, as are Harrisburg, 

Lancaster and Reading. Unwind at 

the end of the day by enjoying our 

heated in-house pool. 

The Holiday Inn Express, 

became a Facility Sponsor for the 

Lebanon Valley Expo Center and 

Fairgrounds. Owner, Niraj Paekh, 

said that they want to be a leading force in the hospitality industry for Lebanon County. 

By joining forces with the tourism 

industry and the Lebanon Valley 

Expo Center they are making a commitment 

to do just that. 

Mike Washington, General 

Manager, said the Expo Center is the 

main destination point for visitors 

coming into Lebanon County. As 

such, he said that his hotel will offer 

discount rates to anyone who stays at 

the Holiday Inn Express while 

attending Expo Events. ■ 


2205 E. Cumberland St., Lebanon, PA 17046 

717.273.9800 • www.hiexpress.com 

Union Canal Tunnel Park 

Union Canal Dr. and 25th St. 

Lebanon, PA 17046 

717.272.6949. 

The Union Canal Tunnel Park 

surrounds the Union Canal and 

the tunnel through which it flows. 

The 610 foot tunnel is the oldest 

transportation tunnel in the U.S. 

The park includes 110 acres of 

meadows and woods surrounding the tunnel and 5/8 mile of watered canal. 

The tunnel, a National Historic Landmark, was completed in 1827. Visitors can 

walk on the towpath once trodden by mules, picnic at our new pavilions or at single 

tables throughout the park or go fishing while enjoying the beauty of the park. 

Climb the marked trails through the wooded hill adjacent to the canal. The park 

is open every day from dawn to dusk. There are two sides to the park, one on the 

north side of Tunnel Hill Rd. and the other is on the south side at Union Canal Dr. 

and 25th St. 

Boat rides on the canal and through the tunnel are available every Sunday during 

the months of June through October, from 12:30 to 4:30PM. 

Rides on the canal and through the tunnel cost $6.00 for adults, $3.00 for students 

from 6 – 14 years of age and children 5 years and under ride free. There is a discount 

for school groups. The park is also available for class reunions, weddings and family 

gatherings. For reservation or more information, please call 717.272.6949. ■ 

Photo Courtesy of Deb Kreider 

Battle of the Bulge Reenactment 

January 26 at Fort Indiantown Gap. The event is broken in to two parts, the first part is 

for the World War II Veterans and Living Historians and the second part is for the 

General Public. For information visit www.wwiifederation.org. In 2011, 1,500 people 

from 39 states and 4 countries participated. ■ 

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Feb. 1 • First Friday Art Walk 

5-8 pm Downtown Lebanon. In 

conjunction with the Lebanon Council of 

the Arts., visitors can stroll the streets of 

down town Lebanon while viewing the 

work of local artists and listen to live 

music, all free to the public. 


www.lchsociety.org 

Lebanon Council of the Arts 

www. lebanonartscouncil.org 

Feb. 17 • Sunday Society Program 

The Society regularly hosts guest lectures 

and talks in the Reese Memorial Hall. 

Program TBA. For current and upcoming 

programs, please contact the Society Office 

717-272-1473 or visit www.lchsociety.org 

1:30PM - Free and open to the public. 


924 Cumberland St., Lebanon. 

Mar. 1 • First Friday Art Walk 






music, all free to the public. 

Photo Courtesy of Lebanon Daily News 





Mar. 17 • Sunday Society Program 








924 Cumberland St., Lebanon. ■ 


Visitors Guide 

The Lebanon Valley Visitors Guide is 

produced once a year by the Lebanon 

County Tourist Promotion Agency 

(TPA), administered by the Lebanon 

Valley Expo Corporation. 60,000 copies 

of the guide are distributed locally 

throughout the county, in addition to visitor 

centers throughout the state and 

region. Guides are available by request 

and at the Lebanon County Visitors' 

Center located in the lobby of the 


Fairgrounds. Content for the guide is 

submitted by members of the Lebanon 

County TPA and community volunteers. 

Comments regarding this publication can 

be directed to 717-273-3670. If you 

would like information about becoming a 

member of the Lebanon County TPA, 

kindly call 717-273-3670 or visit us 

online at www.visitlebanoncounty.com. 

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Index 

Lebanon Valley Expo Center & Fairgrounds 

Tourist Promotion Agency of Lebanon County 

717.273.3670 • www.visitlebanoncounty.com 

Dennis Grumbine, CEO 

Sharon Flaig, VP Operations 

Jessica Penchard, Promotional Coordinator 

Thomas Bechtold, Promotional Representative 

County Commissioners 

William E. 

Ames 

Robert J. 

Phillips 

Jo Ellen 

Litz 

Senator Mike Folmer 

Municipal Building 

400 S. 8th St., Lebanon, PA 17042 

717.274.2801 

State Rep. Mauree Gingrich 

445 W. Penn Ave., Cleona, PA 17042 

717.270.1905 • www.repgingrich.com 

mgingrich@pahousegop.com 

State Rep. Rose Marie Swanger 

Lebanon Valley Mall, Lebanon, PA 17042 

717.274.2801 

rswanger@pahousegop.com 

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Page(s) Attraction 

3 Welcome to the 

Greater Lebanon Valley 

8 Amish 

8, The Heart of Central 

Pennsylvania 

9-14 Lebanon County Tourist 

Promotion Agency Members 

10 Route 419 Byway 

12 Lick Monument 

13 Bicycling in Lebanon County 

14 

15-20, 

30-33, 

Opera Fudge 

37-42 2012-13 Schedule of Events 

17 Monument Park 

20 Pennsylvania Veteran’s Museum 

22 Golf in Lebanon County 

22 Lebanon Bologna 

23-25, 44 Lebanon Valley Expo Center 

Schedule of Events 

26 Fort Indiantown Gap 

27 Pennsylvania National Guard 

Military Museum 

29 Live Entertainment 

29 Fun for the Family 

29 Sweet Tooth? 

31 Annville Historic District 

32 Fallen Warriors’ Memorial 

33 Historic Schaefferstown 

34-36 County Parks 

37 Rails to Trails 

39 Light’s Fort 

41 Cornwall Iron Furnace 

43 Union Canal Tunnel Park 

43 Battle of the Bulge Reenactment 

44 Lebanon County 

Historical Society 

45 Fort Zeller 

46 Isaac Meier Homestead 

Cover Images: 

Hollywood Casino courtesy of Hollywood Casino 

Jousting courtesy of Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire 

Amish buggy courtesy of David Norwood

Amish 

There are many different sects of 

Amish, Brethren and Mennonite who 

make Lebanon County their home. 

While traditions may vary from 

sect to sect, all are deeply rooted in 

their faith, family and farming. The 

Amish trace their heritage back hundreds 

of years, and for all the changes 

that have occurred, they preserve their 

beliefs and forego many of today’s modern conveniences. 

The Amish live by their faith, still farming the land as their forefathers did - with 

horse power. Their simple way of life is evident by the plain clothing styles, which 

has earned them the name “Plain People”. It is the simple, peaceful life-style of these 

plain people that attracts such a curiosity today. Take a self-guided tour of Scenic 

Byway Route 419 and Route 501 to see rolling farm lands, one-room schoolhouses, 

roadside stands and active farming communities. Take note of the pride of Amish 

craftsmanship. From beautiful woodworking furniture, to wrought iron work and 

colorful quilts, the skill and care that goes into each piece is evident as you visit 

shops throughout the county. ■ 

Lebanon County is at the heart of Central 

Pennsylvania Entertainment 

Hersheypark - Just a few miles from 

the western Lebanon County line, you will 

find Hersheypark. This international 

attraction features more than 65 rides and 

attractions, including roller coasters, kiddie 

rides, live entertainment, games, food and 

shops. The Boardwalk includes water-based 

attractions to help keep guests cool on hot 

summer days. 

In 2012, Hersheypark will debut its 

newest roller coaster, Skyrush, the tallest, 

fastest and longest coaster in the park. Plan 

your trip by visiting 

www.hersheypark.com. 

Harrisburg – Forty-five minutes west of 

Lebanon is Pennsylvania’s Capital City of 

Harrisburg. Popular attractions include the 

Civil War Museum, Whitaker Center for 

Science and the Arts and take a stroll down 

Restaurant Row to enjoy the cities galleries, 

boutiques and nightlife. 

Delight in outdoor activities along the 

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Susquehanna River. 

www.HersheyHarrisburg.org, 

1.877.727.8573 

Lancaster – Lancaster County is known 

by many as the heart of Pennsylvania 

Dutch Country and its’ vibrant active 

Amish community. Visitors can tour 

Amish Farms, go on buggy rides and more. 

Just 45 minutes south of Lebanon is the 

City of Lancaster, a city thriving with culture, 

including art museums, galleries, fine 

dining, theatre and nightclubs. 

Throughout the county you will find 

quaint towns, farmer’s markets, antique 

stores, beautiful farms, horses and buggies. 

www.PADutchCountry.com, 

1.800.723.8824. 

Renaissance Fair – just south of the 

Lebanon County line on Route 72, Her 

Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, is waiting for 

you to live the excitement and adventure of 

Dec. 16 • Sunday Society Program 





717-272-1473 or visit www.lchsociety.org. 


Lebanon County Historical Society, 924 

Cumberland St., Lebanon. 

Dec. 31 • New Year’s Eve Bologna Drop 

Midnight – 9th & Cumberland Streets, 

Lebanon. Sponsored by the Community of 

Lebanon Association 

http://blog.lebanonpa.com/ 

Cornwall Iron Furnace 

94 Rexmont Road 

Cornwall, PA 17016 

(717) 272-9711 

This quiet cluster of beautiful buildings nestled in the rolling hills of Lebanon 

County was once the home of a fire-breathing blast furnace with an insatiable appetite 

for rocks and wood! Each picturesque structure at the Cornwall Iron Furnace site 

played its part in the noisy infancy of the metals industry in America. 

The charcoal, cold blast iron furnace at Cornwall operated continuously from 1742 

to 1883 under the ownership of the Peter Grubb family and later Robert Coleman and 

his descendants, and was typical of the furnaces in those days. But Cornwall Iron 

Furnace is also quite unique in that it is the only known surviving furnace of its kind 

in the Western Hemisphere. 

The five-acre site includes remnants of the original eighteenth-century industry 

incorporated into the nineteenth century Furnace Building, Wagon Master and 

Blacksmith Shop buildings, Abattoir, and Charcoal Barn now refitted as a Visitor 

Center. In close proximity but not part of the site are the Ironmaster’s Mansion, several 

workers villages, and the Cornwall Iron Ore Mine that today is filled with water. 

The site is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission 

and is a National Historic Landmark as well as a Landmark of the American Society of 

Mechanical Engineers. (Article by Stephen Somers) 

Cornwall Iron Furnace is located on Rexmont Road at Boyd Street in Cornwall. 

Hours of operation are 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Thursday through Saturday, noon to 

5:00 P.M. on Sunday, closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. 

Admission for the furnace tour 

is $6.00/adult, $5.50/seniors and 

$4.00 for youth between the age of 3 

and 11. For information call 

717.272.9711, or visit 

www.cornwallironfurnace.org. ■ 

Photo Courtesy of Cornwall 

Iron Furnace 

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2013 Events 

Jan. 4th • First Friday Art Walk 






music, all free to the public. Lebanon 

County Historical Society 



www. lebanonartscouncil.org

Oct. 28 • Union Canal Boat Rides 

12:30-4:30pm. - Union Canal Tunnel Park 

Union Canal Dr. & 25th Sts., Lebanon, PA 

717-272-6949 or 717-273-4115 

$6 Adults / $3 Students 

Children under 5 Free 

Nov. 2 • First Friday Art Walk 

Zombie Walk 

5-8pm Downtown Lebanon. In conjunction 

with the Lebanon Council of the Arts, 

visitors can stroll the streets of downtown 

Lebanon while viewing the work of local 

artists and listen to live music, all free to 

the public. 





Nov. 16 • Holiday Tree Lighting 

Downtown Lebanon 

735 Cumberland Street, Lebanon. 

Sponsored by the Community of Lebanon 

Association. http://blog.lebanonpa.com/ 

Nov. 17-18 • Gem Miner's 

Holiday Festival 

5th annual show and sale of Gift & Craft 

Items, Gems, Jewelry, Minerals, Fossils and 

Beads. Lebanon Expo Center, 80 Rocherty 

Rd., Lebanon. 

Hours: Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun. 11am-4pm. 

Admission $5.00, children under 12 free; 

Handicapped accessible, free parking. 

MAGMA (301)565-0487, www.gemshow.com 

Nov. 18 • Sunday Society Program 









Nov. 24 • Kerzenlicht Nacht 


Route 501 in Myerstown. 7pm – 9 pm 

Candlelit open house with refreshments. 

Colonial Carolers and musicians. 

Free Admission. Donations appreciated 

For information call 717-866-4480 

Nov. 24 • Holiday Parade 

Downtown Lebanon. Sponsored by the 

Community of Lebanon Association 


Dec, 7, 14 • Holiday 

Carriage 

Rides 

Lebanon. 

Sponsored 

by the 

Community 

of Lebanon 

Association 


Dec. 8 • Tavern Lunch 

Gemberling-Rex House 

106 N. Market St. Schaefferstown. Sittings 

10, 11, 12, 1, 2 pm. Must have 

reservations, call early 717-949-2244 cost 

to be announced. 

Dec. 8 • Christkindlmarkt 

Brendle Museum, basement 

111 N. Market St., Schaefferstown, 17088. 

9 am – 3 pm Crafts of the 18th and 19th 

century. For information: 717-949-2244 

the era when there were jousting knights, 

Shakespearean plays, musical performers, 

puppet shows, magic acts and daring 

stunts. Enjoy period foods, micro-brewed 

ales and sweet wines from 23 Royal 

Kitchens or shop from scores of 

Renaissance merchants. www.parenfair.com 

Reading – Travel 45 minutes east of 

Lebanon and you will find Reading and 

the VF Outlet Center. The center features 

name brands at discounted prices, including 

styles in the latest fashions, to luggage, 

housewares, tools, books and electronics. 

Berks County - Reading area attractions 

include the Reading Public Museum, 

historic buildings, wineries, galleries and 

parks. www.readingberkspa.com. 

Hotels - Motels 


2205 E. Cumberland Ave. 


717-273-9800 

www.hiexpress.com 

Quality Inn - Lebanon 

625 Quentin Rd., Lebanon, PA 17042 

717-273-6771 

www.qualityinn.com/hotel-lebanonpennsylvania-PA058 

Hampton Inn, Manheim 

2764 Lebanon Rd 

Manheim, Pa 17545 

717-665-6600 

www.manheim.hamptoninn.com 

Comfort Inn & Suites 

450 Station Rd. 

Grantville, PA 17028 

717-469-8181 

www.comfortsuiteshershey.com 

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Schuylkill County - Just north of 

Lebanon County is Schuylkill County, 

home to America's oldest brewery – 

Yuengling. Located in Pottsville, 

Pennsylvania, this National Historic 

Landmark offers daily tours throughout 

the week and on special weekends. While 

in Schuylkill County drop in and visit 

Cabella’s. www.schuylkill.org 

Gettysburg – An hour southwest of 

Lebanon is historic Gettysburg, landmark 

of the largest Civil War battle and setting 

for Abraham Lincoln’s “Gettysburg 

Address.” Spend the day touring national 

military parks and antique shops. 

www.Gettysburg.travel, 

1.800.337.5015. ■ 

2012 TPA Membership of Lebanon County 

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson 

1475 Lancaster Rd. (Rt. 72) 

Manheim, PA 17545 

717-665-5440 

Days Inn - Lebanon/Lickdale 

3 Everest Lane 

Jonestown, PA 17038 

717-865-4064 

www.the.daysinn.com/jonestown09915 

Days Inn-Hershey 

350 W. Chocolate Ave. 

Hershey, PA 17033 

717-534-2162 

Quality Inn at the Lantern Lodge 

411 N. College St. (Rte. 501) 

Myerstown, PA 17067 

717-866-6536 

www.thelanternlodge.com 

Quality Inn - Jonestown 

16 Marsanna Lane 


717-865-6600 

www.choicehotels.com/hotelspa529

Bed and Breakfasts / Inns 

Berry Patch Bed & Breakfast 

115 Moore Rd. 


717-865-7219 

www.berrypatchbnb.com 

Farmers Hope Inn 

3180 Lebanon Rd. 


717-664-4673 

www.farmershopeinn.com 

Restaurants 

Quentin Haus Restaurant 

Pennsylvania Dutch Cuisine 

Routes 72 & 419 

Quentin, PA 17083 

717-272-6475 

Dutch-way Market & Family Restaurant 


Route 422, East 


717-866-5758 

www.dutchwayfarmmarket.com/ 

restaurant.php 


Historic inn & restaurant, 

live entertainment 

3180 Lebanon Rd. 


717-664-4673 


Route 419 Scenic Byway 

Fredericksburg Eagle Hotel 

American cuisine: live entertainment 

Famous for their wings 

101 E. Main St. 

Fredericksburg, PA 17026 

717-865-4672 

www.fredericksburgeaglehotel.com 

Gin Mill 

Casual dining, historic restaurant 

Voted best steaks in the county 

324 E Cumberland St, 


717-273-2729 

www.lebanonginwill.com 

Lantern Lodge Restaurant 

Classic European dishes 

411 N. College St. (Rte. 501) 


717-866-6536 


Timbers Dinner Theatre 

Restaurant open year round 

Enjoy buffet w/musical review July - Aug. 

Route 117 

Mt. Gretna, PA 17064 

717-964-3601 

www.gretnatimbers.com 

Trattoria Fratelli 

Award winning Italian food and wine cellar 

502 E. Lehman St., Lebanon, PA 17046 

717-273-1443 

www.tratfrat.com 

Spanning 14 miles of rural scenic farmland and enchanting 

historical communities, Route 419 Scenic Byway is south-central 

Pennsylvania’s first scenic byway. Visitors can get on the 

Byway at Route 419 in Quentin and travel east to the Berks 

County Line. 

Visitors will travel through Historic Schaefferstown, a 

quaint historic town that features the Brendel Museum, 

Gembling-Rex House and the Schaeffer Farm. Within minutes 

of the Scenic Byway are: Cornwall Iron Furnace, Mount 

Gretna, Lebanon Valley Rails To Trails, Amish countryside and 

Middlecreek Wildlife Project. ■ 

with the frightening sounds of Halloween. 

Witches will be stirring their brew of 

snakes, snails, and frog legs. Unearthly 

rides through the gloomy tunnel will 

depart every 25 minutes. Who knows what 

awaits the frightened riders on the other 

side of the black cavern. Beware the ghosts 

and goblins that lurk in the darkness! 

There will be ghoulish games for the children 

to play while they wait for the rides. 

Food and drinks will be available to sustain 

the brave souls as they ride through the 

tunnel. Bring your flashlight. Round up 

the whole family and share the scare! 

Rides are $6.00 for adults: $3.00 for 

children 6 to 14 — under 6 Free. 

717-272-6949 or 717-273-4115. (Rain 

Dates Oct. 23 & 24) 

Oct. 20 • Annual Meeting 

Brendle Museum 

111 N. Market St., Schaefferstown. 2pm. 

Talk TBA. Members and nonmembers 

invited - no cost. 

For information: 717-949-2244 

Oct. 21 • Sunday Society Program 












717-272-6949 or 717-273-4115 



Oct. 27 • Halloween Party 

Food, Live Bands, Bike Show - $10 


101 E. Main St. 

Fredericksburg, PA 17026 

717-865-4672 


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Light’s Fort 

11th & Maple Sts., Lebanon, PA 17046 

717.270.0853 

The Johannes Licht house, known as 

Light’s Fort is located on the corner of 

11th and Maple Streets in Lebanon. 

Being built in 1742, it is the oldest 

house in Lebanon. The building, when 

first erected, was a large 30 ft. by 40 ft. 

two-story limestone dwelling around 

which was built a large stockade. The 

house had two-foot walls, a hip roof, 

and an arched cellar; at one time a 

spring ran through the basement. 

Tradition and legend has it that 

there were tunnels under the house and 

it was used as a worship meeting place 

for the Mennonites in the area. It is also 

believed to have housed 60 families during 

the French and Indian War raids. 

Although it has gone through many 

changes and had been a private residence 

for a period of time, it is the oldest 

standing structure in Lebanon today. 

The Friends of Light’s Fort in conjunction 

with the Lebanon Historic 

Preservation Trust is actively trying to 

restore the fort. They offer open houses 

in the spring and fall. Colonial items are 

sold at the open houses, tours of the 

vaulted basement are given, and guides 

tell some of the history of the building. 

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Sept. 16 • Union Canal Boat Rides 



717-272-6949 or 717-273-4115 



Sept. 22 • Fall Crafts Show 

Downtown Lebanon, Cumberland St. 


Lebanon Association 


Sept. 22 • 3rd Annual 8th Street 

Jazz Festival 

South 8th St., Lebanon. 1 – 7 pm: Live 

Music, Food, Wine Tasting. Sponsored by 

the Community of Lebanon Association 


Sept. 22 – Country Fair 


Route 501 in Myerstown. 9am – 4 pm 

Colonial Crafts, food, demonstrations and 

house tours. Free Admission. Donations 

appreciated For information call 

717-866-4480 




717-272-6949 or 717-273-4115 






717-272-6949 or 717-273-4115 






717-272-6949 or 717-273-4115 



Oct. 13 • Primitive Fishing Rodeo 

9am –2pm - Open to anglers of all ages. 

Come in and try your luck fishing with the 

most basic and primitive fishing gear. Each 

person participating in the event will be 

given the basic gear needed to compete in 

the rodeo. Prizes awarded each hour for the 

biggest rainbow trout caught. Special prizes 

awarded to the person who catches the 

most rainbow trout during the rodeo, as 

well as for the most creative set up. Fish 

cleaning and fillet demonstrations. Free 

Admission for all who attend. 

Limestone Springs Fishing Preserve, 

Richland. 717-866-2461 

www.limestonespringspreserve.com 

Oct. 13 • Isaac Meier Homestead 

Open House 

Route 501 in Myerstown. 1pm – 4 pm 






717-272-6949 or 717-273-4115 



Oct 18-20th • Scare Affair at the 

Union Canal 

6 -9pm - The Tunnel Park will be alive 

Museums & Historic Attractions 

Cornwall Iron Furnace 

Rexmont at Boyd Street 

P.O. Box 251 

Cornwall, PA 17016 

Phone: 717-272-9711 

www.cornwallironfurnace.org 

Historic Shaefferstown, Inc. 

Shaeffer Farm, Brendle Museum 


PO Box 307 

Schaefferstown, PA 17088 

717-949-2244 

www.hsimuseum.org 


P.O. Box 521, 524 S. College St. 


717-866-4480 / 717-866-2437 

Friends of Union Canal 


25th St. and Union Canal Dr. 


717-272-6949 / 717-273-4115 


Stoy Museum 

924 Cumberland St. 


717-272-1473 

www.lebanoncountyhistoricalsociety.org 

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PA National Guard 


Fort Indiantown Gap 

Annville, PA 17003 

717-861-9415 

Shopping 

Abbey-Fritz Leiss Carpet Gallery 

1150 Chestnut St. 


717-274-2031 

www.fritzleiss.com 

Dutchway Market & Family Restaurant 


Route 422, East 


717-866-5758 

www.dutchwayfarmmarket.com/ 

restaurant.php 

Seltzer's Smokehouse Meats 

230 North College St. 

Palmyra, PA 17078 

1-800-282-6336 

www.seltzerslebanonbologna.com 

The Annex 

50 N. Railroad St. 

Palmyra, PA 17078 

717-838-8917 

www.wedoitallatames.com 

The Gallery at Lebanon Picture Frame 

Lebanon Farmers Market 

31 South 8th Street- Third Floor 


717-279-7725 

www.lebanonpictureframe.com 

Wertz Candies 

718 Cumberland St. 


717-273-0511 

www.wertzcandy.com

Art & Entertainment 

Gretna Theatre 

Mount Gretna Playhouse 

200 Pennsylvania Ave. 

Mount Gretna, PA 17064 

717-964-3627 

www.gretnatheatre.com 

Lick Monument 

James Lick, born August 25, 1796 in 

Stumpsdown (now Fredericksburg) was 

an American entrepreneur who traveled 

the Americas in search of his dreams, 

gold and wealth. He began his career as 

a carpenter, and later became a piano 

builder, land baron, and patron of the 

sciences. 

At the time of his death, he was the 

wealthiest man in California, and left 

the majority of his estate to social and 

scientific causes. 

Perhaps his greatest contribution 

was $700,000 donated to the University 

of California for the construction of an 

observatory that housed the most powerful 

telescope in existence. 

A monument located in the 

Fredericksburg Cemetery has been 

erected in honor of James Lick. ■ 

Lebanon Area Fair 

717-273-3795 

www.lebanonareafair.com 

Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts 

734 Willow St., 


717-273-0033 

lvcarts@verizon.net 

www.lebanonartscouncil.org 


Fairgrounds 

80 Rocherty Road 


717-273-3670 

www.lebexpo.com 

Music At Gretna 

Gretna Playhouse - August 

Pennsylvania & Carnegie Avenues 


717-361-1508 

www.gretnamusic.org 

The Gallery at Lebanon Picture Frame 

Lebanon Farmers Market 

31 South 8th Street- Third Floor 


717-279-7725 


Timbers Dinner Theatre 

Route 117 


717-964-3601 

www.gretnatimbers.com 

Recreation 

Cedar Lanes Bowling Center 

1451 Quentin Road, 


717-273-3743 

www.cedarlanes.com 

Lebanon Valley Bicycle Coalition 

www.bikelebanon.org 

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717-272-6949 or 717-273-4115 



Sept. 9 • Grandparent's Day 

Trout Outing 

9am –3pm - Bring your grandparents 

down for a day of fishing. Each 

grandparent that comes in with their 

family will get one free Rainbow Trout 

caught at our preserve. The grandparent 

who catches the biggest rainbow trout of 

the day will get a special prize. Our staff 

will also be giving fish cleaning and fillet 

demonstrations throughout the day. Free 

Admission for all who attend 

Lebanon Valley Rails to Trails 


Rails to Trails - is a 

14 mile corridor 

extending from the 

end of the existing 

Conewago Trail at 

the Lancaster County 

line northeast into 

Lebanon. 

The trail passes 

through the communities 

of Lawn, 

Colebrook, Mt. 

Gretna, Cornwall 

and South Lebanon and when completed will proceed to the City of Lebanon. 

With trail access at convenient locations 

along the way, the Rail Trail is a great 

resource for recreational activities: walking, 

running, bicycling, cross country skiing, 

horseback riding and nature studies. 

For information contact John Wengert at 

717.867.2101, or email him at 

jbweng@comcast.net. ■ 

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Richland. 717-866-2461 


Sept. 15 • Walking Tour of Historical 


10am - Tour will start at the Stoy 

Museum, weather permitting. 



717-272-1473 / www.lchsociety.org 

Sept. 15 & 16 • Fall Harvest Fair 

Sat. 10 am - 5 pm, Sun.: noon – 5 pm. 

Making cider, apple butter, PA German 

food, crafts from 1800’s, farm events, 

sawmill, stone crusher 

Alexander Schaeffer Farm 

Route 501 S. of Schaefferstown, PA 17088. 

Cost is $5.00, children 12 & under free 

with an adult. Members free. 

717-949-2244

Middlecreek Wildlife Project 

Middlecreek Wildlife Project is a 

mecca for wildlife and is home to 

pheasants, deer, bluebirds, cottontails 

and many other wild animals. 

The area is particularly 

noted for the thousands of ducks, 

geese and swans that drop in during 

their spring and fall migrations. 

Of special interest to 

visitors is the spring migration of 

the Canadian snow geese which 

visit the area by the tens of thousands 

during the first week of 

March. 

There are nine walking trails that vary in length and difficulty. Picnic areas are 

peppered throughout the area and a driving tour through the wildlife area is available 

beginning the first of March for cars and bikers. Maps are available at the Middlecreek 

Welcome Center. For inform tion call 717.733.1512. ■ 

Swatara Creek Water Trail - Enjoy 

boating, primitive camping, fishing, 

wildlife-watching, and other activities on 

this water trail. The Swatara Creek Water 

Trail is a 42-mile segment of Swatara 

Creek from Jonestown, Lebanon County, 

to the PA Fish & Boat Commission's 

Middletown Access, in Middletown, 

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. You will 

see farms and bank barns, Union Canal 

locks, forested riparian buffers, the abandoned 

Lebanon to Tremont railroad and 

bridge, Harper's Tavern, limestone outcrops 

and the only lava deposits in the 

state. 

For more information and access points 

visit their website: http://www.fish.state. 

pa.us/watertrails/swatara/trailguide.htm. 

Swatara State Park - 3,520-acre consists 

of rolling fields and woodlands situated in 

the Swatara Valley, between Second and 

Blue mountains. 

Scenic Swatara Creek meanders the 

length of the park and is surrounded by 

forests and wetlands that support a diversity 

of wildlife. 

Outdoor recreation such as canoeing, 

fishing, hiking, picnicking and bicycling 

are enjoyed by many visitors to the area. 

Horseback riding is permitted on the 

Swatara Rail Trail and on the Bear’s Hole 

Trail. Most of Swatara State Park is open 

to hunting, trapping and the training of 

dogs during established seasons. 

Common game species are deer, turkey, 

ruffed grouse, pheasant, rabbit, squirrel 

and waterfowl, with populations of 

furbearers including muskrat, raccoon, 

opossum and fox. For more information 

visit http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/ 

stateparks/findapark/swatara/index.htm 

Appalachian National Scenic Trail - 

Stretching from Georgia to Maine, this 

backpacking trail traverses two miles of the 

southern portion of Swatara State Park. 

Kittatinny Ridge, also known as Blue 

Mountain, has been designated by 

Audubon Pennsylvania, as the largest of 

the state’s “Important Bird Areas.” 

Overnight parking for through or section 

AT hikers is on SR 443 just west of 

SR 72. Hikers may leave an itinerary with 

the park for emergencies. 

Bicycling in Lebanon County 

It doesn't matter if your bicycling preference is road riding, mountain biking, or 

riding on trails because Lebanon County has it all. 

Touring road bicyclists ride through farmland on quiet roads and may share these 

roads with Amish buggies. Cyclists can visit historic sites such as Cornwall Furnace, 

the Union Canal and architectural gems in the small towns and the city of Lebanon. 

The Lebanon County Scenic Bike Rides Map is available through the Tourism 

Promotion Agency, and detailed descriptions and maps for the 10 rides are available at 

www.bikelebanon.org 

Mountain bikers can test their skills on single track trails at Swatara State Park, 

Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick, and designated trails on 

Pennsylvania Game Lands. 

Bicyclists who enjoy “rail to trails” have two very different choices - the Lebanon 

Valley Rail Trail and Stony Valley Rail Trail. The Lebanon Valley Rail Trail extends 

from Lebanon to Lancaster County’s Conewago Recreation Trail. Maps and trailhead 

access points are available at www.lvrt.com. The 20 mile Stony Valley Rail Trail passes 

through Pennsylvania Game Lands and parallels Stony Creek, one of Pennsylvania’s 

Wild and Scenic Streams. Both trails are shown on the Lebanon County Scenic Bike 

Rides map.In late Summer, Swatara State Park will open many miles of bike trails 

including a ten mile loop. ■ 

Limestone Springs Fishing Preserve 

930 Tulpehocken Rd. 

Richland, PA 17087 

717-866-2461 


Yogey's Miniature 

Golf & Ice Cream Parlor 

10 South 22nd Street, 


717-272-2561 

www.yogeys.com 

Real Estate 

Century 21 Krall Real Estate 

Barb Grumbine 

1640 Cornwall Rd., Lebanon, PA 17042 

www.nps.gov/appa/index.htm ■ 

717-273-1631 • www.c21krall.com 

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ReMax Cornerstone 

Brenda Phillips 


717-273-5501 

ReMax of Lebanon County 

Wanda Bechtold 

1518 Cumberland St., 


717-813-7065 

Tri-Valley Contractors 

1501 E. Cumberland St. 

Suite B 

Lebanon , PA 17042 

717-277-7674 

www.trivalleycontractors.com

Emergency Services 

Good Samaritan Health System 

4th & Walnut Streets, 


717-270-7500 

www.gshleg.org 

Miscellaneous Services 

Fulton Bank 

1-800-214-1222 

www.fultonbank.com 

George Strohm, Inc 

480 Vine St. 


717-273-0843 

www.georgestrohm.com 

Harry Bachman 

Auctioneer - AU-000033-L 

2051 Horseshoe Pike, 


717-867-1809 

www.bachmanauctioneer.com 

Kwik Quality Press 

732 Locust St. 


717-273-0005 

www.kwickquality.com 

Lebanon Daily News 

718 Poplar St. 


717-272-5611 

www.ldnews.com 

Liberty Shows, LLC 

Show Promoter & Event Planner 

P.O. Box 304 

Hershey, PA 17033 

717-319-3793 

State Farm Insurance Company 

Bob Phillips 

832 Chestnut St. 

Lebanon PA 17042 

717-273-0545 

bob@bobphillips.biz 

The Shipping Box 

Quentin Circle Shopping Center 

988 Isabel Dr. 

Lebanon PA 17042 

717-274-8300 

Social Clubs & Organizations 

Community of Lebanon Association 

PO Box 286 


717-273-7215 

www.lebanonpa.com 

Marlin L. Gahres American Legion 

Post 883 

335 North Lancaster St. 


717-865-4694 

The Perse-Jonestown Fire Company 

22 S King Street 


717-865-2227 

Support the Troops 

1802 Martin Dr. 


www.centralpennsylvaniasupportthetroops.com 

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Opera 

Fudge 

While visiting 

Lebanon 

County, be 

sure to experience 

some 

of the flavors of local favorites. Opera 

fudge; not a fudge at all, is a deliciously 

rich, creamy fondant made with heavy 

cream from our local dairy, delicately 

flavored with vanilla and coated in pure 

chocolate liquor. 

This wonderful confection can be 

foundonly in the vicinity of Lebanon, 

PA! Available at Wertz Candies in downtown 

Lebanon, www.wertzcandy.com. ■ 

Lions Lake Park – located between 

Water Street & Jay Street (off N Rte 72), 

features include walking trails, wildlife, 

fishing, boating, playground areas with 

bathroom facilities, sports fields, volleyball 

courts, picnic facilities and a large pavilion 

complete with kitchen facilities available 

for rent, and a seasonal ice cream parlor. 

No alcohol permitted on the premises. 

Myerstown Community Park - features 

tennis and basketball courts, playground, 

“Fish Dam” and Tulpehocken Creek for ice 

skaters and fishing enthusiasts. There are 

pavilions throughout the park for family 

reunions, parties and summer picnics; 

reserve by calling 717.866.5038. 

The Community Pool is open to the 

public and is available for special occasions. 

Evening rentals of the pool can also be 

arranged. 

Quittie Creek Nature Park is an 

approximately 23 acre park located along 

the northern bank of Quittapahilla Creek 

in Annville Township. The property was 

obtained by Annville Township in 1967 

from the Bethlehem Mines. From approximately 

1903 through 1952 the site was 

Memorial Lake State Park 

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used as a limestone quarry and kiln, the 

remnants of which can still be observed in 

the park. 

Quittie Creek Nature Park is currently 

used for passive recreational pursuits as 

well as fishing and canoeing access. The 

park also contains an interpretive nature 

trail. The Friends of Old Annville 

South Hills Park – located on S. 

Lincoln Avenue, Lebanon, PA, the park 

features pavilions, playground and a paved 

path for walking, skateboarding, roller 

blading and biking. In addition to tennis, 

volleyball and basketball courts and baseball 

fields. South Hills becomes a hot spot 

for sledding during winter months. For 

information call 717.274.0481. 

Stoever’s Dam Park - Located on the 

northeast section of the city, you will find 

Stoever’s Dam Park. Entrances can be 

found off of north Third Avenue, Miller 

Street and Stoever Street. With 156 acres, 

the park features a Nature Barn, 

Community Theatre, picnic and camping 

areas, pavilions, boat ramps, fishing, handicapped 

fishing area, two softball fields, 

nature trails and memorial arbor. 

Memorial Lake 

State Park is surrounded 

by Fort 

Indiantown Gap 

Military Reservation 

in East Hanover 

Township. 

The park consists 

of 230 acres in scenic 

Lebanon County near 

the southern base of 

Blue Mountain. 

The park is centered 

around a 85acre 

lake which is ideal for boating and fishing. Sailboating and sailboarding are very 

popular on Memorial Lake. A boat rental has canoes, paddleboats, rowboats, kayaks 

and sailboards from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Call 717.865.6470 

for details. ■ Photo Courtesy of Deb Kreider

County Parks 

Avon Sports Center–Located in South 

Lebanon Township, this outdoor park features 

baseball diamonds, basketball courts, 

paved walkways and a contemporary playground. 

For information call 

717.228.1328. 

Clarence Schock Park at Governor Dick 

— Gov. Dick Environmental Center, 3283 

Pinch Road, P.O. Box 161, Mt. Gretna, 

PA. 17064. Features 1,100 acres of woodland 

for hiking, biking and horse back ri 

ing. For information call 717.964.3808. 

Governor Dick tower near Mount 

Gretna has attracted nature enthusiasts for 

more than 40 years. Hikers are rewarded 

with a panoramic view from the top of the 

tower that overlooks five counties: 

Lancaster, Lebanon, York, Dauphin and 

Berks counties. The 66 feet tower resides 

on the top of the mountain which is 1,120 

feet above sea level. Climbing the tower is 

easy as there are two ladders inside the 

tower that take guests to the top; for added 

safety there are nine landings along the 

way. The entrance of the trail is half mile 

on the outskirts of Mt. Gretna on Pinch 

Road. There is a pull off and the site is further 

marked with a plaque. The trail to the 

Coleman’s Park 

Summer is a great time to visit 

Coleman’s Park, picturesque 110-acre 

park located just north of the City of 

Lebanon on Route 72. 

The park houses baseball fields, tennis 

courts, children’s play areas, volleyball 

court, pavilions, an amphi-theater, 

miniature golf course and ice cream parlor 

and most recently the Lauther Water 

Complex. 

Sundays in summer feature open air 

concerts at the amphi-theater. For information 

call the Parks and Recreation 

Department at 717-273-6711. ■ 

2012 Schedule of Events 

May 19 • Walking Tour of Historical 


Tour will start at the Stoy Museum at 10 

am, weather permitting. $5.00 per person 

June 3 • Union Canal Boat Rides 



717-272-6949 or 717-273-4115 

tower is moderately difficult as the path is 

and free for children (under 9) 


rocky with occasional steep slopes. interest on the trail, including the resort 

Lebanon County Historical Society Children under 5 Free 

village of Cold Spring and the Rattling 

924 Cumberland St., Lebanon 

Gold Mine Road is located in the Run Sawmill. An ideal hike for the nature 717-272-1473 / www.lchsociety.org June 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16 and 17th • 

Northern corner of Lebanon County, enthusiast as the area is inhabited by 19 

Gretna Theatre Presents 

where the county meets both Dauphin and species of butterflies, 22 species of amphib- May 19-20 • Union Canal Days 

Little Women, The Musical 

Schuylkill Counties. The Gold Mine Road ians and reptiles (including rattlers and 


2:00 pm Matinees - $32, $36 

Trail Head, known as Saint Anthony’s copperheads), 27 species of mammals 

Union Canal Dr. & 25th Street, Lebanon 7:30 pm - $36, $40 

Wilderness on State Game Lands 211, can (including bears, coyote and raccoons and 10am -7pm - This event, great for all ages, Mount Gretna Playhouse Box Office: 

be accessed from Route 443, take Gold porcupines) and 90 species of birds. 

features boat rides on the canal and 717-964-3322 / www.gretnatheatre.com 

Mine Road north over Second Mountain 

through the tunnel, music, train and 

to the bridge at Evening Branch Creek. Levitz Park, in East Hanover 

carriage rides for children, early crafts, June 9 • Customer Appreciation 

Turn left just before the bridge and go Township, Lebanon County, contains an sheep to shawl demonstrations, food and a at the Eagle Hotel 

about a mile to a car park. Gold Mine unnamed tributary to Swatara Creek flow- concert by the Lebanon Community 11am: Food, Live Bands, Bike Show - $10 

Road is accessible year round and is great ing through the western edge of the park. Band. Adults $6.00 Children 5 to 14 $3.00 Fredericksburg Eagle Hotel 

for hiking and biking, as well as a great The park contains athletic fields, volleyball Children under 5 Free (must be 

101 E. Main St. Fredericksburg 

trail to enjoy during the winter months for courts, rinks, a pond, picnic areas, pavil- accompanied). $1.00 per vehicle parking 717-865-4672 

cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. ions, a log cabin, restrooms, and trails. For fee. 717-272-6949 or 


There are many historical points of information call 717.865.4938. 

717-273-4115 

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June 9 • Isaac 

Meier Homestead 

Open House 

Route 501 in 

Myerstown, 

1pm – 4 pm 

Free Admission. 

Donations 

appreciated 

For information 

call 717-866-4480 




717-272-6949 or 717-273-4115 



June 16 • Walking Tour of Historical 







June 17 • Father's Day Trout Outing 

9am-3pm – Bring your dads down for a 

day of fishing. Free Admission for all who 

attend. Each dad that comes in with their 

family will get one free Rainbow Trout 

caught at our preserve. The dad who catches 

the biggest rainbow trout of the day will 

get a special prize. Our staff will also be 

giving fish cleaning and fillet demonstrations 

throughout the day. 


Richland, PA 17087 


717- 866-2461 




717-272-6949 or 717-273-4115 



June 21, 22, 23 and 24 • Gretna Theatre 

Presents Mystery Play: Agatha Christie’s A 

Murder is Announced 

2:00 pm - $32, $36 

7:30 pm - $36, $40 


Box Office: 717-964-3322 


June 23 • Traditional Cherry Fair & 

Early American Craft Show 


#501 S of Schaefferstown, PA 17088 

10am- 5pm - Farm demonstrations. 

A family day for all. Cost is $5.00 per 

person, children 12 & under free with an 

adult. Members free. 

717-949-2244 

Historic Schaefferstown 

Brendle Museum 



Historic Schaefferstown 

111 North Market Street • P.O.Box 307 

Schaefferstown, PA 17088 

To step back in time, visit Historic 

Schaefferstown (HSI). The Pennsylvania 

German and Swiss cultures, which flourished 

here during the last few centuries, are 

authentically presented among several historic 

sites including the Alexander 

Schaeffer Farm (now a National 

Landmark), the Thomas R. Brendle 

Museum, and the very unique Gemberling- 

Rex House. 

The Gemberling-Rex House (c.1758) 

once served thirsty travelers and villagers as 

a tavern. Fascinating features include a bar 

cage, 18th century wall stenciling, a Franklin fireplace and more. 

These three sites are open for tours May 1st to October 4th. Please call to arrange 

tours at other times. For information contact the HSI office at: 717.949.2244, or 

info@hsimuseum.org. ■ 

Photo Courtesy of Historic Schaefferstown 

Sept. 2 • Music at Gretna Presents An 

Audubon Celebration Gala Concert 

A dozen of their musical friends - each of 

whom have shared the stage with the 

Audubon in Mt. Gretna at some point - 

will gather from far and wide to pay 

tribute to the group that has performed 

more often at Music at Gretna than any 

other. The celebration continues at a 

post-concert buffet dinner reception at Mt. 

Gretna's Community Center (separate 

admission required). 6pm - $26/22 in 

advance, $29/25 day of 

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Pennsylvania and Carnegie Avenues, 

Mt. Gretna. www.gretnamusic.org 




717-272-6949 or 717-273-4115 



Sept. 8 • LVC Cross Country Meet 


Information 717-272-6949. Time TBA 

Sept. 8 • PA National Guard Military 

Museum 4th Annual Frank H. Smoker, 

Jr, Foxhole Invitational Golf Tournament. 

Blue Mountain Golf Course. 

WWW.FOXHOLEGOLF.COM 

Foxholegolf@gmail.com 

Events continued on page 37

Fallen Warriors' 

Memorial 

Located at Fort Indiantown Gap, the 

iron obelisk, riddled with machine gun 

holes, stands erect as a symbol of 

strength and endurance. 

The sounds of chimes punctuate the 

air before the memorial from the 83 dog 

tags hanging inside the hollow obelisk; 

one dog tag for each Soldier lost in Iraq 

with the Pennsylvania National Guard’s 

2nd Brigade Combat Team. 

Every detail of the memorial is filled 

with symbolism, including the use of 

iron as an element of blood. It is said 

that "when the wind blows you can hear 

the voices of the heroes.” ■ 

day of 




Aug. 26 • Music at Gretna Presents 

Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, with Charles 

Abramovic and Matthew Bengston. 

Intersections series exploring classical music 

and the dance. Stravinsky's 

ground breaking score will be performed in 

its original version for piano four-hands 

and danced by the Flying Lions Dance 

Company to new choreography by Ting-Yu 

Chen. 

7:30pm - $23/19 in advance, $26/19 day of 




Aug. 26 • Union Canal Boat Rides 



717-272-6949 or 717-273-4115 




Audubon Quartet 

Thirty-six wonderful years of the Audubon 

Quartet come to a close in these final 

performances of the group that built Music 

at Gretna. On August 31 they are joined 

onstage by their own family members who 

are accomplished musicians in their own 

right, chips off the ol' quartet 

8pm - $23/19 in advance, $26/19 day of 







717-272-6949 or 717-273-4115 



June 28, 29, 30, July 1, 5, 6, 7, 8 • 

Gretna Theatre Presents Musical: Grease 

2:00 pm - $32, $36 

7:30 pm - $36, $40 


Box Office: 717-964-3322 





717-272-6949 or 717-273-4115 



July 4 • Fireworks 

Dusk - Coleman’s Memorial Park 

1400 West Maple St. Lebanon, PA 17046 

717-272-7271 

July 7 • Gretna Theatre Presents 

Theatre for Young Audiences 

11:00 am - Tickets $7 


Box Office: 717-964-3322 


July 8 • Union Canal Boat Rides 



717-272-6949 or 717-273-4115 



July 12, 13, 14, 15 • Gretna Theatre 

Presents New Musical: Burt Bacharach 

songs in Burt & Me 

2:00 pm - $32, $36 

7:30 pm - $36, $40 


Box Office: 717-964-3322 


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Monument Park 

These grounds are part of the site of 

"Camp Coleman," where the 93rd 

Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers 

trained during the autumn of 1861 for 

participation in the American Civil War. 

The regiment was mustered into the 

service of the United States on October 

28, 1861, with an enrollment of 1,020 

officers and men. The 93rd participated 

in 26 major battles of the Civil War, 

serving honorably with the Union 

Armies of the Potomac and 

Shenandoah, until mustering out on 

June 27, 1865. ■ 

Courtesy of Litz On Lebanon 

July 14 • Gretna Theatre Presents Theatre 

for Young Audiences 



Box Office: 717-964-3322 


July 14-15 • French and Indian War 

Reenactment 


#501 S. of Schaefferstown, 17088 

Sat.: 10 am-5 pm, Sun.: noon-5 pm. 

Cost is $5.00. Members free. Children 12 

& under free with an adult 

For information: 717-949-2244

July 14 • Fish Fry Picnic 

10am –2pm - Limestone Springs Fishing 

Preserve, Richland. Our preserve will host 

a fish fry! Come down and enjoy a delicious 

picnic whipped up by a local eatery. 

Free Admission for all who attend. Come 

down and learn how to keep your catch 

safe and delicious. Fish cleaning and 

fillet demonstrations performed 

throughout the day by our staff. Proceeds 

from picnic will benefit Healing Waters 

charity. See our website for full 

details and directions. (717) 866-2461 


July 14 • Isaac Meier Homestead 

Open House 

Route 501 in Myerstown, PA. 1pm – 4 pm 






717-272-6949 or 717-273-4115 



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July 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 

Gretna Theatre Presents Musical Comedy: 

Meet Me in St. Louis 

2:00 pm - $32, $36 

7:30 pm - $36, $40 

Mount Gretna 

Playhouse 

Box Office: 

717-964-3322 


July 21 • Walking Tour of Historical 


10 am. Tour will start at the Stoy 

Museum, weather permitting.Lebanon 

County Historical Society 

924 Cumberland St., Lebanon 





717-272-6949 or 717-273-4115 



won 

Grammy's, 

been nominated 

for 

Oscars, and 

even had 

their own 

show on network 

TV 

8pm - $29/25/21 in advance, $32/28/24 

day of 





Momenta String Quartet: Beethoven and 

Schubert Have a Ball 

Intersections series exploring classical 

music and the dance. Performed by 

the exquisite Momenta Quartet and 

dancers. 


Annville Historic District 

Route 422, Annville, PA 17003 

In 1979 the Annville Historic District was accepted on the National Register of 

Historic Places as an excellent example of linear communities that developed along 

early roads and waterways. Annville features a variety of architectural styles prevalent 

in Central Pennsylvania in the 18th and 19th centuries. 

“Collectively, the buildings present an outstanding picture of the settlement and 

growth of the small town from the primitive log cabins to the Georgian stone houses and 

taverns, to the standard frame workers' houses to the imposing Victorian mansions of the 

19th century industrialists,” original nomination document. 

Annville was formed by a small settlement of Scotch-Irish squatters in the early 

1700’s. Several hotels were constructed along Main Street to service travelers along the 

old Allegheny Indian Trail, a footpath that extended from Allegheny Street in 

Philadelphia to Harris Ferry (which later became Harrisburg) and westward across the 

mountains. 

The mid-19th century saw the development 

of large limestone quarries west and 

north of town. The coming of the railroad 

1860 led to the building of factories for the 

manufacture of shirts, handkerchiefs and 

shoes. The new industrialists built their 

Victorian mansions, adding to the historic 

beauty of the East End of town. ■ 

Information and photo courtesy of the 

Friends of Old Annville. 

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Pennsylvania and Carnegie Avenues, Mt. 

Gretna, PA. www.gretnamusic.org 

Aug. 25 • Round the Valley Bike Ride 

Sponsored by Lebanon Valley Bicycle 

Coalition and Lebanon Valley Conservancy 

All rides start at the Lebanon Valley 

Exposition Center & Fairground 

80 Rocherty Rd., Lebanon. Participants 

can choose the challenging century around 

the perimeter of Lebanon County, a Metric 

Century, or a 25 Mile Ride. The Metric 

Century takes bicyclists past over 30 preserved 

family farms and showcases our 

Lebanon Valley heritage. Visit 

www.roundthevalley for information. 

Contact: Rich Barley 717-838- 9716 


Gerald Veasley Band with special guests 

Chieli Minucci & Carol Riddick 

8pm - $30/25/20 in advance, $33/28/23

Events continued 

from page 20 

Aug. 12 • Music at Gretna Presents Jazz 

Worship Service with The New Black 

Eagle Jazz Band 

Reverend John Overman officiating 11am - 

No admission charge. A freewill offering 

to benefit Gretna Music will be taken. 



Gretna. www.gretnamusic.org 

Aug. 12 • Music at Gretna 

Presents Boston Brass 

7:30 pm - $23/19 in advance, $26/19 day 

of 




Aug. 18 • Back to School Fishing Rodeo 

9am –2pm - Open to anglers ages 0-15. 

End your summer at our fishing preserve 

competing against other kids in your age 

group for various prizes. Prizes awarded 

hourly to the largest rainbow trout caught 

in each age group. A special prize will be 

awarded to the child who catches the most 

rainbow trout during the Rodeo. Fish 

cleaning and fillet demonstrations will be 

conducted each hour. Free Admission for 

all who attend. 


Richland. 717-866-2461 


Aug. 18 • Walking Tour of Historical 







Aug. 19 • Classic Car Show 

Downtown Lebanon, Cumberland St. 


Lebanon Association. ain date Aug. 26. 





717-272-6949 or 717-273-4115 



Aug. 17 – 19 • Gem Miner's Jubilee 

15th annual show and sale of Gems, 

Jewelry, Minerals, Fossils, Beads, Craft 

and Gift items 

Lebanon Expo Center at 

80 Rocherty Rd. , Lebanon 

Hours: Fri. & Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun. 

10am-4pm. Admission $6.00, children 

under 12 free; Handicapped accessible, 

free parking. MAGMA (301) 565-0487, 

www.gem-show.com 


The New Christy Minstrels 

NCM is the group that recorded hits like 

Green, Green, This Land is Your Land, and 

Chim Chim Cher-ee, the group that has 

July 23- 26 • Young Villagers 

For children going into grades 4,5,6,7; 

learn many old traditional crafts 

members - $45 / nonmembers - $65 


Route 501 S. of Schaefferstown, PA 17088 

10am- 3pm. 

Call 717-866-5242 to register. 

July 28 • Gretna Theatre Presents Theatre 

for Young Audiences 



Box Office: 717-964-3322 





717-272-6949 or 717-273-4115 



Aug. 3 • Music at Gretna Presents - Clark 

Wilson, theatre organ, “Robin Hood” 

Champion theatre organist Clark Wilson 

performs to a showing of the 1922 

Hollywood classic Robin Hood. 8:20 p.m. 

(sunset) $10 in advance, $12 day of 



Gretna. www.gretnamusic.org 

Aug. 4 • Mount Gretna Tour of Homes 

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - $20 in advance, 

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$25 day of. Enjoy a fascinating glimpse 

into the architecture and style of Mt. 

Gretna's iconic homes. A self-guided 

walking tour includes homes and gardens 

ofcontrasting sizes and styles, some homes 

almost a century old; others just finished. 

www.gretnamusic.org 

Aug. 4 • Music at Gretna Presents Kurt 

Elling Quartet 

Grammy winner Kurt 

Elling is one of the 

leading voices of jazz 

today. The New York 

Times declared, “Elling is 

the standout male vocalist 

of our time.” 

8pm - $30/26/22 in 

advance, $33/29/25 

day of. 




Aug. 5 • Music at Gretna Presents Wister 

String Quartet with mezzo-soprano 

Elizabeth Shammash 

The Wister Quartet, a perennial favorite of 

MAG audiences, is comprised of Nancy 

Bean (violin), Davyd Booth (violin), 

Pamela Fay (viola), and Lloyd Smith 

(cello). Mezzo-soprano Elizabeth 

Shammash joins the Wister in music for 

string quartet and voice by Respighi, and 

Debussy. 

7:30pm - $23/19 in advance, 

$26/19 day of. 







717-272-6949 or 717-273-4115 


Children under 5 Free

Pennsylvania Veterans’ Memorial 

Located in the National Cemetery at Fort Indiantown Gap, the elaborate 

Pennsylvania Veterans’ Memorial is the largest monument in Veterans Administration’s 

National cemeteries. The combination open-air space and building stands 107 feet 

high and 360 feet long. Its design evokes “the ruins of a war-torn building centered in 

a land of solemnity.” 

Designed by Cee Jay Associates of West Chester, Pa., the granite, stone, and concrete 

composition was dedicated Oct. 7, 2001. The memorial is dedicated to all who 

serve the nation and veterans of all wars—past and future. Sponsors were veterans, the 

estate of Maj. Charles and Eva Hawkins and the state of Pennsylvania. ■ 


A Midsummer Serenade 

Light classics by Haydn and Paganini, and 

a charming quartet arranged by Schubert, 

make the perfect way to wile away a midsummer 

evening in what’s sure to be 

August’s most convivial musical soiree. 


concert. 





The New Black Eagle Jazz Band 

20 

Masters of Dixieland jazz and the true 

dukes of the Playhouse stage, the New 

Black Eagle Jazz Band still sound as fresh 

as when they first played Music 

at Gretna in 1976. 


concert. 




Aug. 11 • Isaac Meier Homestead 

Open House 

Route 501 in Myerstown, PA. 1pm - 4 pm 






717-272-6949 or 717-273-4115 



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Live Entertainment 

Many of our local restaurants and 

hotels feature live entertainment on the 

weekends. Find out who will performing 

during your stay in Lebanon County by 

visiting: 

Cedar Lanes Bowling Center 






Gretna Theatre 


Lebanon Council on the Arts 

www.lebanonartscouncil.com 

Music at Gretna 

www.gretnamusic.com 

Quality Inn-Lebanon 

www.qualityinn.com/hotel-lebanonpennsylvania-PA058 

Quality Inn - Lantern Lodge 


The Allen Theatre & MJ's Coffee House 

The Gallery at Lebanon Picture Frame: 


Timbers 

www.gretnatimbers.com ■ 

Fun for the Family 

Looking for family fun? There’s plenty to 

find in Lebanon County. Take the kids to: 

• Cedar Lanes Bowling Center: 


• Coleman's Park /Lauther Water Park / 

Miniature Golf 

• Great Escape Theatre / 

Lebanon Valley Mall 

• In the Net Sports Complex 

• Klub Kid 

• Limestone Springs Fish Hatchery: 


• Mount Gretna Lake 

• Mount Gretna Roller Rink 

• Palmyra Bowling Alley 

• The Lazer Factory 

• Yogey’s Miniature Golf & 

Ice Cream Parlor: www.yogeys.com 

• Risser Marvel Farmers Market 

and corn maze 

• Sycamore Spring Orchard: 

pick-your-own pumpkins, hayrides, 

bon fires ■ 

Got a Sweet Tooth? 

The Pennsylvania Dutch love their sweets. 

While traveling through Lebanon County 

be sure to sample a Whoopie Pie, little 

chocolate cakes with creamy filling, and a 

slice of Shoo Fly Pie, a gooey molasses pie. 

Both are traditional favorites throughout 

the Pennsylvania Dutch region and can be 

found at various farmers markets and local 

restaurants. ■ 

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Welcome to the Quality Inn Lebanon Valley, nestled in the 

Heart of Lebanon Valley we are just minutes from all that 

Central Pennsylvania has to offer. Whether it’s a family vacation 

to Hershey Park, Pennsylvania Dutch Country, or the 

Renaissance Faire you’ll find our location conveniently located 

in the region. 

The Quality Inn is minutes 

from the Pennsylvania 

Renaissance Faire and the Mt. 

Hope Estate and Winery. The hotel is 12 miles from 

Hershey, “The Sweetest Place on Earth”, where visitors can 

enjoy Hershey Park, Hershey’s Chocolate World, And Zoo 

America. For auto enthusiasts, The Hershey Antique Auto 

Show is held every October, and additional car shows held during the year at the Carlisle 

Fairgrounds. The hotel is a short drive from Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Lancaster 

Rockvale Outlets, and The Sight and Sound Theatre. 

We have undergone many renovations, including new 

carpet through out the hotel, upgraded furniture, new 

drapes, light fixtures and freshly painted rooms. We offer 

a complimentary continental deluxe breakfast to get your 

day started, in room coffee maker, ironing board, hair 

dryer, free weekday newspapers, 

exercise room, and ESPN in your room. Executive 

rooms also include refrigerators and microwaves. 

Relax in the beautiful landscaped courtyard, featuring a 

seasonal outdoor pool, gazebo and a pond with waterfall. 

This Lebanon hotel provides corporate travelers with many 

conveniences. We are ready to serve you when you have to 

bring your work back with you, by offering complimentary high speed internet, a business 

center, fax and copier. Whatever you need we will go the extra mile to accommodate 

you. We are the only full service hotel in Lebanon, with private meeting rooms and banquet 

facilities that can accommodate up to 450 people. Our chef is well versed in many 

cuisines. When you are tired and hungry we still have you covered. Be sure to visit our 

on-site Sports Page Pub and Grille, to enjoy a frosty beverage 

and dinner after a long day. We feel confident that 

once you stay with us, you will see we are the “QUALI- 

TY” choice for you. You will have a pleasant stay with less 

out of pocket expense. 

The Quality Inn Lebanon Valley is the place to enjoy it 

all! ■ 

Quality Inn, Lebanon 


717.273.6771 

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Golf in Lebanon County 

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Lebanon Valley 

while playing a round of golf at any of our numerous 

golf courses. 

Iron Valley Golf Course was designed by the world 

renowned architect, P.B. Dye, and offers natural terrain, 

expansive vistas, extreme elevations changes and 

a challenging layout to ensure a "Breathtaking 

Challenge". For more information visit www.ironvalley.com. 

Monroe Valley, designed by Ed Ault par 72 layout is 

manicured and maintained to the highest standards 

and presents a challenge for players of all levels. For 

more information visit monroevalleygolfpa.com 

Pine Meadows Golf Complex has a rustic terrain, beautiful scenery and many challenges 

for golfers. Learn more at www.pinemeadowsgolf.com/aboutus.asp 

Fairview Golf Course sits at the base of the south Gretna mountains in the beautiful 

Lebanon valley, 5 miles from the PA Turnpike - Exit 266 (Lebanon/Lancaster). 

Opened in the late 1950's, has matured into a great test of golf for players of all ages 

and skill levels. For more information visit www.fairview.distinctgolf.com. 

Blue Mountain Golf Course is minutes from Interstate 78 in Fredericksburg. This 

rolling course is known for its large and treacherous greens. For a tour of the course go 

to www.bluemountaingolf.com. 

Distinctive small, elevated greens with quick putting surfaces highlight the Lebanon 

Valley Golf Course located in Myerstown off Route 501. Find our more about the scenic 

course at www.lebanonvalleygolf.com ■ 

Enjoy some original Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine; 

a Lebanon Bologna sandwich 

Lebanon Bologna - has its origin in the 

heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, 

Lebanon County. Frequently served as a 

type of lunchmeat, it is a type of cured, 

smoked semi-dry beef sausage. Lebanon 

bologna has a distinct tangy flavor, more so 

than other fermented meat products. 

There are four versions: original, sweet, 

double smoked and honey smoked. 

Kutztown-Weaver and Seltzer's Smokehouse 

Meats are major manufacturers of Lebanon 

Bologna, shipping to supermarkets 

throughout the county, state and US. 

To learn where you can purchase Lebanon 

Bologna visit their web site at 

www.seltzersbologna.com. ■ 

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Pennsylvania 

National Guard 


Building T-8-57 

Located on Service road in 

Building T-8-57 at Fort 

Indiantown Gap in a two story 

barracks built in 1941, the 

Pennsylvania National Guard 

Military Museum showcases items 

September 8, 2012 

PA National Guard 


4th Annual 

Frank H. Smoker, Jr, 

Foxhole Invitational 

Golf Tournament. 

Blue Mountain Golf Course 

www.foxholegolf.com 

Foxholegolf@gmail.com 

and weapons from the Civil War to the Gulf War, as well as items that depict the history 

of the Pennsylvania National Guard and Fort Indiantown Gap. 

The Range House, which was 

originally erected in Mount Gretna 

around 1890 and was one of many 

buildings transported to the Gap in 

the mid 1930s, is located next to the 

Museum. Marksmanship trainers, 

military leaders, and observers had a 

bird-eye-view of marksmen honing 

their skills throughout the 1900s to 

the Vietnam Conflict when electronic 

scoring was utilized. 

The Museum sponsors an annual 

Spring Picnic in May and the Major 

General Frank H. Smoker, Jr., 

Annual Foxhole Invitational Golf 

Tournament in September (foxholegolf@gmail.com). 

Museum membership and donations 

are tax deductible. Speakers, presentations, and private tours are available for 

schools, veterans and senior citizens groups, scout troops, civic organizations, churches, or 

business meetings. Call 

717.861.9415 for additional information. 

Hours - Mondays and Fridays, 

10:30 am - 4:30 pm. Rt 934 to stop 

light, turn right on Service. 

Museum on right past Wiley Road. 

Information, call 717.861.2402 during 

museum hours or after hours at 

717.861. 2464/9415. Visit our website 

at www.pngmilitarymusem.org. 

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Photos courtesy of 

Fort Indiantown Gap

Fort Indiantown Gap 


717.861.2464/717.861.9415 

Fort Indiantown Gap, located 

in northern Lebanon County, just 

off Exit 85B, I-81, is the home of 

the Pennsylvania Department of 

Military and Veterans Affairs and 

the Headquarters, Army and Air 

National Guard. 

The largest employer in 

Lebanon County, the 17,000 acre Gap is one of the premiere National Guard training 

sites in the United States and provides a wide array of training for active and reserve components 

of the Army, Air Force, Civil Air Patrol, law enforcement agencies, and other 

authorized users. Except for the training 

corridor and a few restricted areas, visitors 

are welcome to 

drive through the Gap. 

Muir Army Airfield, the sixth 

busiest airport in Pennsylvania, is the 

base of operations for a wide variety of 

rotary wing (helicopter) and fixed wing 

aircraft. 

Nearby sites include the restored 

Range House at the PA National Guard 

Military Museum, the 28th Division, 

the 95th Division and Battle of the 

Bulge monuments, the Air National 

Guard EC-130 and helicopter static displays, 

Nike missiles, the 40 & 8 French 

railroad boxcar - Merci or French 

Gratitude Train, Blue-Eyed Six gravesite, and the Stevedore Training Site. The Gap is 

home to the Regal Fritillary 

Butterfly and 1,000 native plant 

and animal species. 

The Lieutenant Governor's 

residence, a fieldstone mansion, is 

located near the main entrance. 

Immediately adjacent to the Gap 

is the Indiantown Gap National 

Cemetery and the Pennsylvania 

Veterans memorial, both of which 

are open to the public. 

For more information, see www.milvet.state.pa.us/DMVA/index.htm. ■ 


Expo Center & Fairgrounds 

Bringing excitement to the Lebanon Valley 

Lebanon Valley Expo Center & Fairgrounds Visitor’s Center 



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The Lebanon Valley Expo Center & Fairgrounds 

now has a total of 75,000 square feet of indoor 

rental space. Outdoor space is also available. We 

are pleased to announce the completion of our 

new arena and barns as well as the addition of 

air conditioning in our Lebanon Daily News Hall. 

With more than 100 shows each year, we are 

bringing excitement to the Lebanon Valley. 

Please check out our Schedule of Events to see 

what is coming to the facility. 

The Eatery at the Lebanon Valley Expo has 

exclusive rights to serve food at all events. It 

offers a complete line of concession food that is 

second to none for event visitors to enjoy. 

For full details on the Lebanon Valley Expo 

Center please visit our website at 

www.lebexpo.com. ■

APRIL 

7 PA Pork Producers Club Sale 

11 Tree Sale Distribution • 717-272-3908 ext 4 • www.lccd.org 

14 National Dutch Rabbit Show • 717-867-1684 • http://www.dutchrabbit.com 

19 Skills USA • 814-238-0380 • http://www.skillsusa.org/ 

21 Purple Door Festival • 877-PURPLED (877-787-7533) • www.purpledoor.com 

27-28 Martin’s Carriage Auction • 717-354-6671 • www.martinauctioneers.com 

MAY 

3 Wenger’s Praise Banquet • 717-866-2130 

5-6 Fire & Ice Wine and Music Festival • 717-272-3162 • rsfcwinefest@comcast.net 

www.ruralsecurityfire.com 

7 Cornwall-Lebanon Science & Art Fair • 717-273-4546 

9 50+ Festival • 717-866-4829 / 717-273-8893 • www.communityhealthcouncil.com 

13 Lancaster Kennel Club Dog Show • 717-951-3304 • www.lancasterkennelclub.org 

26 Siamese Cat Show • 484-985-8066 

JUNE 

2-3 Eagle Arms Gun Show • 610-393-3047 • www.eaglearms.com 

6 UCC Strawberry Festival 

9-10 4H Leaders Horse Shows • 717-270-4391 

13 Suzanne’s Gym Show • Suzanne’s Dance & Gymnastics School • 717-272-2159 

15 Expo Truck & Tractor Pull • 717-821-6994 (for participant details & rules) • www.lebexpo.com 

15-17 Keystone Kangaroos • www.keystonekangaroos.com 

23-24 Transport for Christ • 717-665-6347 • www.transportforchrist.org 

JULY 

14 One Fine Day Cat Show • 717-665-7755 

20-22 FMCA Penn Coachmen Monthly Rally • www.penncoachmen.org 

28-Aug 4 Lebanon Area Fair • 717-273-3795 • www.lebanonareafair.com 

2012-13 Schedule of Events 

Annville 

Lebanon Valley Expo Center & 

Fairgrounds Visitor’s Center 



AUGUST 

17-19 Gem Miner’s Jubilee • 301-565-0487 • www.gem-show.com 

25 Lebanon Valley Coin Club • 717-273-0574 

25 Round the Valley Bicycle Ride/Lebanon Valley Bicycle Coalition • www.roundthevalley.org 

SEPTEMBER 

Aug 29-Sept 2 37TH Annual Blue Mountain Gospel Music Festival • 717-626-7505 

www.gardenspotpromotions.com 

7 Expo Truck & Tractor Pull • 717-821-6994 for participant details • www.lebexpo.com 

8 Berks Kids Closet Children & Teen Outgrown Sale • 610-693-4229 • www.berkskidscloset.com 

15 Central PA Porsche Club Car Show • www.cpa-pca.org 

15 Expo Demolition Derby • 717-821-6994 for participant details • www.lebexpo.com 

15 RV Rally 

21-22 Brethren Relief Auction • 717-840-8400 • www.brethrenauction.org 

OCTOBER 

1-2 Rohrer Seeds Show/Invitation Only • 717-299-2571 

6-7 Columbia Hill Climbers 4x4 Dirt Racing • 717-738-0856 • www.ec4wda.org/regionb/ 

13 Lebanon County 4H Rabbit & Cavy Show • www.lvrba.org 

14 Mid-Atlantic Rabbit & Cavy Show • www.marcshows.com 

19-20 Martin’s Carriage Auction • 717-354-6671 • www.martinauctioneers.com 

26-28 PA Snowmobile and ATV Show • 717-656-3559 • www.pasnowmobileandatvshow.com 

www.pasnow.org 

30 Lebanon Business Expo • 717-319-3793 • www.libertyshows.com 

NOVEMBER 

3-4 Eagle Arms Gun Show • 610-393-3047 • www.eaglearms.com 

9-11 5th Annual Lebanon Quilters Guild Exhibition of Quilts • 717-304-0566 / 717-679-5522 

www.lebanonquiltersguild.com 

17-18 Gem Miner’s Holiday • 301-565-0487 • www.gem-show.com 

DECEMBER 

2 WWII USO Dance • TheWWIIHomefront@aol.com 

15-16 Straight & Curl Cat Show • 610-316-2376 • www.catshows.us/straightandcurl 

Expo schedule continued on page 44 

Dates are subject to change. For current information, visit www.lebexpo.com 

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