The memorial honors our Lancaster County Vietnam Veterans and one civilian who gave their lives in service to their country. We will be reading the names of our deceased VVA Chapter members going back to 2010. Family and friends are welcome to participate as we encourage memories to be shared. The memorial and grounds are […]

The theme is “All gave some. Some gave all.” The event will feature guest speaker Lt. Col. Arlin Wilsher of the Army War College in Carlisle, the reading of student essay contest winners, the Red Rose Veteran Honor Guard, the Vet21 Salute Honor Guard, the Hempfield High School Marching Band and the Hempfield High School […]

611 at Strasburg: The Return of an American Icon The Norfolk & Western Class J 611, a National Historic Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, is known as an engineering powerhouse of steam, technology, and near mechanical perfection. The N&W Class J 611 is the sole survivor of 14 Class J steam […]

On Monday, May 31, 2021, the Denver area will celebrate Memorial Day with our annual parade and ceremony in the Denver Memorial Park. The Memorial Day Parade will start at 9:00 a.m. at the Denver Fire Company Hall located at North 4th Street and Locust Street.  Residents and organizations interested in participating in the Memorial […]

The official parade was canceled due to interest and COVID however, Marietta Legion Riders Post 466 will be riding an edited parade route. Everyone is more than welcome to join and or watch from the sidewalk. Let's celebrate this country and our veterans, NOT COVID  

The Memorial Day Parade and Service, sponsored by the Strasburg Area Sertoma Club, will be held on Monday, May 31 starting at 9:00 a.m. The parade will begin at the west end of Miller Street by Clearview Drive and travel down West and East Main Street.  Following the parade there will be a Memorial Service at […]

Downtown Lancaster springs to life from 5 to 9 pm the First Friday of each month. Art galleries, studios, museums, restaurants, shops, and attractions in downtown Lancaster stay open late while people from all over head downtown to enjoy the festive atmosphere, dining, art, and entertainment. The arts and entertainment are thriving in Lancaster.  Not only in […]

611 at Strasburg: The Return of an American Icon The Norfolk & Western Class J 611, a National Historic Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, is known as an engineering powerhouse of steam, technology, and near mechanical perfection. The N&W Class J 611 is the sole survivor of 14 Class J steam […]

Our 2021 Decked Out Live Music Schedule is here! Thank you to all who spent their Summer of 2020 Friday Nights outside, socially distant, and rocking out to some great local bands! While we don’t know what 2021 will bring, we do know who it will bring!  We will have some new acts and all […]

Who doesn’t like playing old fashioned games and bingo? And better yet, how about on a historic, moving train? Come to the Strasburg Rail Road for a unique experience! You never know, you might even just win some prizes! Choose from either the Dining Car (“Lee E. Brenner” Car No. 93) or the First Class […]

611 at Strasburg: The Return of an American Icon The Norfolk & Western Class J 611, a National Historic Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, is known as an engineering powerhouse of steam, technology, and near mechanical perfection. The N&W Class J 611 is the sole survivor of 14 Class J steam […]