Susquehanna River Towns 2016

2016 VISITOR GUIDE & DIRECTORY

Experience

the amazing sights, great food, friendly folks, and great times that overflow the banks of these three Susquehanna River Towns

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Welcome:

Experience life along the scenic Susquehanna River. Nestled along the river’s banks, the Susquehanna River towns of Columbia, Marietta, and Wrightsville find their past, present, and future all linked to this water source.

Explore the area and learn of our rich history.

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Cover Photo by Wendy Royal Select inside photos contributed by Heather Shenk The Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce with Engle Printing and Publishing Co., Inc. of Mount Joy, PA, publish the River Towns Visitor Guide as a service to visitors to the towns of Columbia, Marietta and Wrightsville. The Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce has no control over the services offered, hours of operation or quality of services.

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Life along the River When you visit the Susquehanna River towns of Columbia, Marietta, and Wrightsville, be sure to allow enough time to enjoy recreational activities, to explore local history, to visit local museums, and to browse in local establishments. This quaint area provides a wide variety of offerings that will suit almost any interest.

Civil War buffs will want to schedule a visit to our local historic associations to learn why residents burned the wooden covered bridge that once crossed the Susquehanna River between Columbia and Wrightsville. Take a self-guided historic walking tour to learn how a railroad town gave birth to the term “Underground Railroad.” Stop

by Wright’s Ferry Mansion to hear about the clandestine activities of area abolitionists. History enthusiasts may be surprised at the key role this region played in our nation’s history.

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A variety of family-friendly museums call the river towns their home. The National Watch & Clock Museum offers hands-on activities as you travel through time-keeping history. Experience an international company’s history and processes as you visit The Turkey Hill Experience. Learn more about the history of the area when you stop by the Civil War Diorama in Wrightsville.

The area abounds in architectural gems. Take a walk in any of our three towns, but be sure to gaze upwards.

Homes with façades in a multitude of styles can be enjoyed. Restoration efforts on historic buildings such as the Union Meeting House in Marietta add to the historic flavor of the area.

The scenic Susquehanna River provides the backdrop for some of our recreational activities. Hike along our river trails, kayak on the river, or explore the petroglyphs

A river may flow through our region, but there’s more to these river towns than meets the eye. created by ancient Native American civilizations. Families may enjoy a picnic in one of the river parks or may choose to just sit and enjoy the view of a truly majestic bridge. Be sure to stop by Columbia Crossing, the trail head building for the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail situated in Columbia’s River Park, to take in a spectacular view!

Allow some time to shop in local establishments. Visit one of the many antiques cooperatives. Enjoy the burgeoning art communities located here. Experience shopping in the Columbia Market House, one of the few remaining 19thcentury indoor markets. Over the summer months, visit Marietta’s open-air market. Still more fun may be enjoyed when you coordinate your visit to our area with one of the many open-air local events such as Marietta Days, Wrightsville Heritage Days, the Antique, Art and

Craft Fair, or the Bridge Bust.

Our hospitality can be experienced through our dining and accommodation offerings.

Experience a restful night’s sleep in an area bed and breakfast hosted by our gracious innkeepers. Dine at one of the many restaurants in the vicinity. Personable hosts will guide you through tasty yet varied menus in many different culinary styles. Whether your palate yearns for French, Cajun, Chinese, Italian, or traditional American cuisine, its desires will be met here. Allow time for a stop by a local coffee shop for more local flavor or enjoy one of the many local pubs.

Enjoy your visit to Columbia, Marietta, and Wrightsville. For more information or for help in planning your visit, contact the Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center at 717-684-5249 or svcc@PaRivertowns.com.

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Columbia

Brief histories of the three river towns based on "Images of America" by Frederic Abendschein

Since early times, the Susquehanna River provided the perfect setting for developing civilizations. Digs held near the water’s edge have unearthed Native American artifacts that date back thousands of years.

Tribes such as the Shawanese and Susquehannocks inhabited the area; numerous locations – including the Susquehanna River – still bear their tribal names.

European influence arrived to the area in the 1720s when Robert

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Barber, John Wright, and Samuel Blunston settled in Shawannah, the Indian town located here. With close ties to contemporaries such as William Penn and Benjamin Franklin, these founding families also brought culture and education to the area. The desire to cross the river spawned a lucrative business for John Wright - so much so that by 1730 the area was renamed Wright’s Ferry. This access to the western banks of the Susquehanna gave the town the

distinction of being known far and wide as the Gateway to the West.

The settlement flourished, and by 1788 a land lottery was set up to establish the town of Columbia.

This new name was in line with movements of the time to name locations in honor of Christopher Columbus. The name change was also motivated by a desire to make the area a more attractive choice for a city to serve as the new nation’s capital. Only a few votes made the difference in the choice of location for the capital after some back-room political maneuvering swayed key votes. Nevertheless, the area prospered.

Transportation continued to play a key role in Columbia’s development. Canals along the shallow Susquehanna shoreline helped the area prosper as a trade center.

Later, railroads would provide transportation for goods purchased in Columbia’s tanneries, foundries, and numerous mills.

This busy hub moved more than goods; it moved escaped slaves to freedom.

The town’s burgeoning free AfricanAmerican community worked quietly but effectively with the abolitionists, many guided by the founding

fathers’ Quaker ideals of peace and justice.

Historians recently have found evidence pointing to Columbia as the birthplace of the term “Underground Railroad.”

Millionaire Stephen Smith, a free black man who operated a lumber yard by the railroad tracks, was an outspoken opponent of slavery and a willing accomplice to those on the path to freedom. Columbia’s role in the Civil War era extended beyond its Underground Railroad activity. The actions of local citizens undermined the plans of Confederate troops; when Columbians burned the wooden covered bridge which spanned the Susquehanna River at that time, Confederate forces were forced to turn west on a path which led to Gettysburg and to a turning point in the Civil War. Columbia has continued to change with the times, diversifying its economy into tourism with such attractions as the world-renowned National Watch and Clock Museum and The Turkey Hill Experience.

Culture still plays an important role here as seen in the numerous art galleries and antique shops.

In 2014 the town was selected by The Smithsonian Magazine as one of the top 20 best small towns to visit.

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Marietta Remarkable beauty and hospitality are in large supply just north of Columbia in the small river town of

Marietta lies along the Susquehanna River just north of Columbia, positioned for commerce and industry based on river usage.

Marietta was once a rowdy, harddrinking, gritty center of the lumber and iron industries.

The town began as an American Indian trade outpost in the early 1700s. By 1736, it was known as Anderson’s Ferry, named for James Anderson who operated a river-crossing site.

Smaller settlements developed over the ensuing years, all clustered around Anderson’s Ferry. These communities consolidated with some outlying farmland to become the Borough of Marietta, named for the womenfolk of some of the founding families, which included many Marys and at least one Henrietta.

In the early days, the lumber business was a key component of the town’s industry. Marietta was a processing

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center of raw timber floated down the river every spring from forests in the central part of the state. When the Pennsylvania Canal was built along the river between 1825 and 1830, it attracted more trade and itinerants who either worked on the canal boats or plied the river on rafts. The town grew quickly, and the river trade attracted entrepreneurs who hoped to strike it rich shipping and storing goods such as coal and whiskey.

The entrepreneurs who succeeded became Marietta’s patriarchs who guided and stimulated the town’s early cultural and economic development.

Naturally, these individuals had some of the most remarkable

While lumber production accounted for the town’s early prosperity, it was the iron-smelting industry that carried the town’s economy from the late 19th century into the early 20th century. At one time as many as eight iron furnaces operated just east of the borough.

Over time, the iron industry had trouble competing with emerging industries.

Marietta’s business economy slowly ebbed.

Ironically, it was that economic downturn that positioned Marietta to become the jewel that it is today.

Homes were largely unchanged during that time period, leaving their historic character intact.

More than half of Marietta is now designated a National Historic District. The town is a recognized center for restoration. Today, Marietta is known for its bed and breakfast inns, unique restaurants, and historic charm.

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Just across the bridge from Columbia on the York side of the Susquehanna, there's plenty of interesting local history in

Wrightsville

Early settlers in America headed west, crossing the Susquehanna River at Wright’s Ferry (now Columbia). John Wright operated the east shore of the ferry, and John Wright Jr. directed the west shore operation for his father at what is now the foot of Hellam Street in Wrightsville.

Settlements sprang up in areas both north and south of that operation. William Wright laid out the 101-lot town of Wrightsville to the north of present day Hellam Street, while Susanna Houston laid out the 273 lots that became known

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as Westphalia and Wrightsville Extended to the south of Hellam Street. All were incorporated into Wrightsville Borough in 1834.

The Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal opened in 1840 and ran 45 miles downstream to the Chesapeake Bay. Canal boats, pulled by mules on a special double-deck towpath section of the wooden covered bridge that spanned the Susquehanna River at that time, crossed over the river from the Pennsylvania Canal at Columbia to the Susquehanna and Tidewater

Canal’s start at Wrightsville. Traffic consisting of grain, iron, lumber, and coal barges peaked in 1870.

General John Gordon’s brigade of Early’s Division of the invading Confederate army approached Wrightsville on Sunday, June 28, 1863. After a brief encounter, hastily assembled defending Union forces retreated across the bridge toward Columbia. The defenders attempted to destroy the bridge’s center section, but instead fire destroyed the whole bridge. The Confederates turned

back only to fight the Union army again a few days later at Gettysburg.

Over the years, Wrightsville has been home to such diverse businesses as cigar manufacturing, quarries, limekilns, lumber mills, a silk miller, a flour and feed mill, hardware manufacturing, and inn-keeping. One of the oldest buildings in Wrightsville is the Wrightsville House, a restored tavern from 1800 that overlooks the Susquehanna River where the ferry crossed from Columbia.

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Calendar of Events Community Events...

EVERY MONDAY

SECOND MONDAY

Make and Take Clock Workshops

Story and Snack

(June 6 through August 29) 11:30am - 2pm National Watch and Clock Museum 514 Poplar Street, Columbia At the National Watch and Clock Museum you don’t have to just visit time. You can take time home with you! Participants can choose the clock they want to make for themselves or for a gift. Cost is just $8 per clock. For more information, visit www.museumoftime.org.

6pm Columbia Public Library 24 S 6th Street Ages 4-8

FOURTH MONDAY Story and Craft

1pm Columbia Public Library 24 S 6th Street Ages 2-5

FIRST MONDAY Community Program

6pm Columbia Public Library 24 S 6th Street For teens and adults; speakers will discuss Columbia’s history and current borough activities.

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With three very active communities in such close proximity, there's always something fun in the works.

SECOND AND FOURTH MONDAY

WEDNESDAY MID MONTH

Girlz Rizin Up

5:30pm and 6:30pm Columbia Public Library 24 S 6th Street Call 717-684-2255 for exact dates.

Ages 3 to 12 with a caregiver. Crafts, bingo and more.

6pm Columbia Public Library 24 S 6th Street For girls in grades 6 through 12

EVERY OTHER TUESDAY Learn to Crochet

6pm Columbia Public Library 24 S 6th Street Bring yarn, a “J” size hook and scissors.

FIRST WEDNESDAY Family Movie Night

6pm Columbia Public Library 24 S 6th Street Enjoy a family-rated film (G or PG) at the library.

FOURTH FRIDAY Fourth Friday in Columbia, Marietta and Wrightsville

5 - 9 pm Experience Columbia's art galleries, antique shops, participating specialty shops, and local eateries. This at-your-own pace tour provides the opportunity to view exhibits from local and visiting artists, enjoy refreshments and discover the uniqueness of Columbia, Marietta and Wrightsville. For more information, visit www.parivertowns.com or call 717-684-5249.

EVERY SATURDAY Ghosts of Columbia Walking Tour

(September, October and November) For more information, please call Chris at 717-572-7149.

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January 2016 January 1 Traditional Sauerkraut and Pork Dinner

1 – 6pm St. John’s Episcopal Church 239 E. Market St, Marietta Start the New Year by enjoying this Pa. Dutch specialty! Tradition promises wealth and happiness when you eat greens (cabbage) on this day. For more information call the church at 717-426-3189.

January 23 Scout Day

National Watch and Clock Museum 514 Poplar St, Columbia For more information, visit www.museumoftime.org.

February 2016

February Railroad Display and Guest Lecturer National Watch and Clock Museum 514 Poplar St, Columbia For more information, visit www.museumoftime.org.

February 10 Stories of the Susquehanna Lecture Series

6:30 - 8:30pm The Zimmerman Center for Heritage 1706 Long Level Road, Wightsville Debbie Saylor - Susquehanna River Raptors $10 per person, registration required.

Light refreshments provided.

Call 717.252.0229 extension 6 or email info@SusquehannaHeritage.org to register.

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March 2016 March 9 Stories of the Susquehanna Lecture Series

6:30 - 8:30pm The Zimmerman Center for Heritage 1706 Long Level Road, Wightsville Kurt Carr - Who Were the Susquehannocks $10 per person, registration required.

Light refreshments provided.

Call 717-252-0229 extension 6 or email info@SusquehannaHeritage.org to register.

March 12 Once Upon a Time Tea with Mary Poppins 11am National Watch and Clock Museum 514 Poplar St, Columbia Visit with Mary Poppins and come for tea, crafts, and tour the museum. $18/child, $12/adult For more information, visit www.museumoftime.org.

March 19, 2016 Cleanup Day

9am - noon Haldeman Mansion 230 Locust Grove Rd, Bainbridge Cleanup days at the mansion - inside and out, pizza will be provided to all. Contact Elaine Jackson at 717-426-3794 for more information.

March 20, 2016 Annual Meeting of HMPS

2 – 4pm Haldeman Mansion 230 Locust Grove Rd, Bainbridge Contact Elaine Jackson at 717-426-3794 for more information on the annual meeting of the Haldeman Mansion Preservation Society.

March 26 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

7:30 - 10am St. John’s Episcopal Church 239 E. Market Street, Marietta All ages will enjoy a freshly prepared breakfast and a visit with the Easter Bunny at this event held in the church’s Parish Hall. A free will offering will be collected.

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April 2016 April 3 Taste of River Towns

4 – 6:30pm St. John’s Herr Estate 200 Luther Lane, Columbia Back for a seventh year, this restaurant fair offers tastings from a variety of local eateries.

Join us at St. John’s Herr Estate. Sample the wares of local restaurants and food vendors.

This ticketed event features open seating from 4 to 6:30 pm. To purchase your tickets, contact SVCC at 717-684-5249.

April 9 Olde Town Night

7pm Wrightsville Hope UM Church 314 Locust Street, Wrightsville Nicknames of Wrightsville Residents.

April 10 Iron Furnace Walking Tour

1 - 4pm This event is sponsored by Rivertownes PA USA. Please email rivertownes@comcast.net for more information.

April 13 Stories of the Susquehanna Lecture Series

6:30 - 8:30pm The Zimmerman Center for Heritage 1706 Long Level Road, Wightsville National Park Service Staff – Exploring the Captain John Smith Trail. $10 per person, registration required. Light refreshments provided. Call 717-252-0229 extension 6 or email info@SusquehannaHeritage.org to register.

April 22 Fourth Friday Feast

5 – 8pm Locust Street, Columbia What could be better than a spring Fourth Friday with food trucks?

Sample a variety of fare presented by approximately 10 food trucks lining Locust Street from Fourth Street to Fifth Street. Dine in the street which is closed to traffic for this event. Enjoy the variety of fare from 5 to 8 pm.

Find more information at www.parivertowns.com or by calling 717-684-5249.

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April 22 and 24 Spotlight on the Artists of the River Towns

5-9pm Friday; 2-4pm Sunday Caretakers Cottage at Mt. Bethel Cemetery 700 Locust Street, Columbia Enjoy the artful creations of Columbia’s budding artists at the Mt. Bethel Caretaker’s Cottage. Opening on Friday evening from 5:00 – 9:00 and Sunday afternoon from 2:00 – 4:00. Refreshments will be available.

Admission is free.

April 23 County Park Cleanup

Join this cleanup of the river shore in Lancaster County. Sponsored by Rivertownes PA USA. For more information email rivertownes@comcast.net

April 23 Earth Day Observance

9am – 1pm Sahd Metal Recycling 1045 Lancaster Ave, Columbia Learn more about the importance of recycling and the related logistics. The public is invited to take part in the activities geared to all ages.

May 2016 May 7 and 8 Kayak Demo Weekend

10am – 4pm Saturday; noon - 4pm Sunday Shank’s Mare 2092 Long Level Rd, Wrightsville Mark your calendars for this special weekend that kicks off paddling season. Touring, fishing and recreational kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards (SUP) will be on display with on-the-water test paddles available. Come and see all the latest models available for 2016. Chat with experienced staff and visiting factory reps, and learn about and test paddle just the right kayak for you. More details are available at www.shanksmare.com.

May 7 Mother’s Day Victorian Lunch

Noon St. John’s Episcopal Church 239 E. Market Street, Marietta The luncheon was started eight years ago by the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) to honor all mothers on their special day.

This annual fundraiser is held the Saturday before Mother’s Day. The food is prepared and served by the women of St. John’s and is all homemade. Since its inception word has spread and many continue to return bringing along their friends. In the past, attendees have ranged from 5 years old to 90 years young. Although the wearing of hats is optional, this is a very festive affair, and the ladies and girls are encouraged to wear decorated hats. Proceeds from this event are used to support various programs: local food bank, church ministries, and Capital Improvements. Reservations are required; contact Dani 717-604-1208.

May 14 Marietta Day

9am – 3pm Market Street, Marietta Visit Marietta’s annual craft show and yard sale. A mixture of quality crafts and town-wide yard sale, this event brings over 6000 people looking for bargains. Plenty of food and fun! This is a rain or shine event.

Vendors can get an application at the Marietta Area Business Association website www.mariettapabusiness.com.

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Apr-Nov: Tues-Sat 10-5; Sun Noon-4 (Memorial DayLabor Day: Open Mon. 10-5) Dec-Mar: Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun Closed.

Closed Mondays & Major Holidays.

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May 14 Red, White & Blueberry Jamboree

10am – 2pm St. John's Herr Estate 200 Luther Lane, Columbia Fun for all ages, from the youngest to the eldest! Entertainment, games, food and an open house showing their beautiful cottages, apartments and Personal Care for senior living.

May 21 Professional Car Show

11am – 3pm Mt Bethel Cemetery 700 Locust Street, Columbia Hearses, flower cars, limousines, police cars, and a display of funeral artifacts. Free!

May 22 2nd Annual Hero’s Walk

7:30am River Front Park, Columbia This scenic 16.2 mile course follows the Susquehanna Trail from Columbia’s River Front Park to Falmouth’s Fisherman’s Park. Entry fee will be $10 until May 19th and $12 the day of.

Groups of 3 are also accepted. Call 717-951-9117 for more information.

May 28 Heritage Day Celebration

9am - 3pm Constitution Square Fourth and Hellam Streets, Wrightsville The festivities feature guided walking tours, a unique book sale, demonstrations, food, a display of local artists’ works, and more.

Call 717-252-1169 for more information.

May 28 Caring for Heritage

8am – 3pm Columbia River Park Front & Walnut Streets A fundraising event for Columbia’s non-profits supporting their heritage! Yard sale, antiques, bake sale, and civil war camp. Walk along the Susquehanna River, hike to Chiques Rock and visit the Columbia Crossing Trail Building.

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May 28 16th Annual River Run

7:30am registration/8:30am start time The course for this event is a popular one – it crosses the Susquehanna River via the Veterans Memorial Bridge (Rt. 462) between Lancaster & York County which is closed to vehicular traffic during the event.

River Run begins in Wrightsville at 8:30 am and finishes in “record time” against this scenic backdrop. Pre-registration is available through Friday, May 27 at 6 pm.

Registrations received through May 13 qualify for the early entry fee of $20 and are guaranteed to receive a T-shirt before the River Run. Entries after May 13 are $25; after this time, T-shirts will be provided as long as our supplies last. Participants may also register on the day of the run beginning at 7:30 am at the Wrightsville Elementary School at 300 Chestnut St, Wrightsville.

The 5k run is held rain or shine. For more information or a registration form, visit www.PaRivertowns.com or call 717-684-5249.

Walkers and those with strollers are welcome to participate. Please, no pets.

June 2016 June 5 Strawberry Festival

noon – 4pm Haldeman Mansion 230 Locust Grove Rd, Bainbridge The Strawberry Festival takes place at the Haldeman Mansion. Enjoy music provided by local bands, tours of the mansion, a PowerPoint presentation, a silent auction, and strawberry dessert. Call 717-426-3794 for more information.

June 5 Marietta Garden Tour

11am - 4pm Marietta Community House 264 W. Market Street, Marietta Beautiful gardens, seminars, and a plant sale are featured in this event which benefits this historic building. For tickets or information, call 717-994-6661. This event is held rain or shine. Please verify the date and details by visiting www.MariettaCommunityHouse.org.

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June 10 Friday Nite Unwind

6 – 9pm Shank’s Mare 2092 Long Level Rd, Wrightsville Shank’s Mare’s front porch sets the stage for this summer music series. Grab some friends, kids, dogs, chairs, blankets and coolers and head down to the river for live local music. No tickets are required. Find more information at http://shanksmare.com/.

June 10 River Experience

John Wright Restaurant 234 N Front St, Wrightsville A fundraiser for Susquehanna Heritage For more information, visit www.susquehannaheritage.org or call 717-252-0229 ext 6.

June 11 Garden Tour

10am – 5pm Local gardens beckon you to this ticketed tour coordinated by the Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce. Share the pride shown in the design and care of this year’s hidden oases. Featured in 2016: Columbia gardens. For more information or to purchase a ticket, visit www.PaRivertowns.com or call 717-684-5249.

June 18 Thunder on the River Car Show

10am – 3pm Locust Street in downtown Columbia Take a walk down memory lane with vintage cars, great music, good friends, and great food. A collaborative effort of the Columbia Lions Club and SVCC, this event features show awards, with numerous trophies to be awarded including Best of Show and People’s Choice. Oldies music will serve as a backdrop for a fun-filled day. Admission for spectators is free. For more information, visit www.PaRivertowns.com or call 717-684-5249.

June 24 Friday Nite Unwind

6 – 9pm Shank’s Mare 2092 Long Level Rd, Wrightsville Shank’s Mare’s front porch sets the stage for this summer music series. Grab some friends, kids, dogs, chairs, blankets and coolers and head down to the river for live local music. No tickets are required. Find more information at http://shanksmare.com/.

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June 24 Art Exhibit

5 – 9pm St. John’s Herr Estate 200 Luther Lane, Columbia Enjoy the creativity of the residents at St. John’s Herr Estate Retirement Community.

Refreshments will be available. Admission is free.

June 25 Antique, Art and Craft Show

9am – 3pm This popular outdoor event runs from 9 am to 3 pm and features over 200 vendors filling Locust Street Park and lining the main thoroughfare.

Look for a mixture of crafts, antiques, food and entertainment. Free parking & free shuttle service is available. Rain date is July 9. For more information or a vendor application, visit www.PaRivertowns.com or call 717-684-5249.

Please, no pets.

June 25 Annual Book Sale

9am – 3pm Columbia Public Library 24 South Sixth St, Columbia The annual book sale serves as a fundraiser for the Columbia Public Library. For more information, call 717-684-2255.

June 26 RiverFest: Music and History Along the Susquehanna 3 - 9PM John Wright Restaurant 234 N Front Street, Wrightsville For more information e-mail rivertownes@comcast.net

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July 8 Annual Hops ‘N Clocks

6 – 9pm National Watch and Clock Museum 514 Poplar St, Columbia Contact the Museum at 717-684-8261 ext 211 for ticket information for this popular annual micro-brew and food tasting event or visit www.museumoftime.org. $30, $15 designated driver.

July 9 Historic Marietta Criterium Bike Race

This four-corner, one-mile bike race in downtown Marietta will be featuring the best bike racers in the Mid-Atlantic region. Bring the family and have your kids race, too (ages 4 to 12; helmets required). Marietta is a spectator-friendly spot for a bike race because there are ample areas to watch the racers. People can watch the racers pass at one corner and then run a block up to the next corner in time to see the bikes go flying by again with a new person in the lead. During and after the high-speed fun of the bike races, participants and their guests, along with spectators, may enjoy some fun activities and vendors throughout town and along the riverfront. For more information or details, visit www.bikereg.com or contact rich@swedishmotors.com.

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4 - 6pm Haldeman Mansion 230 Locust Grove Rd, Bainbridge Feast on homemade soup, salad, scones with jams and lemon curd and homemade dessert at this ticketed fundraiser to benefit the Haldeman Mansion. Enjoy music while dining in the ambiance of this historic building. Cost is $25. For reservations, call Elaine Jackson at 717-283-7740 or 717-426-3794.

July 16 (Tentative date) Susquehanna Heritage Flatwater Challenge Canoe & Kayak Race

8am - 1pm Historic Indian Steps Museum 205 Indian Steps Rd, Airville, PA 17302 Enjoy outdoor fun on Lake Aldred in the Susquehanna River. Sponsored by Susquehanna Heritage, this event offers courses for novice, recreational and competitive paddlers. The Flatwater Challenge is held rain or shine and followed by an awards ceremony. For more information including confirmation of the event date, visit www.susquehannaheritage.org or call 717-252-0229 ext 6.

July 22 Fourth Friday Feast

5 - 8:30pm Locust Street, Columbia Another Fourth Friday with food trucks! Sample a variety of fare presented by approximately 10 food

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trucks lining Locust Street from Fourth Street to Fifth Street. Dine in the street which is closed to traffic for this event. Enjoy the variety of fare from 5 to 8:30 pm. Find more information at www.parivertowns.com or by calling 717-684-5249.

July 22 Columbia Education Foundation Golf Outing

7:30am Cool Creek Golf Club 300 Cool Creek Rd, Wrightsville The 12th annual Golf Outing helping the children of the Columbia Borough School District.

July 22 Friday Nite Unwind

6 – 9pm Shank’s Mare 2092 Long Level Rd, Wrightsville Shank’s Mare’s front porch sets the stage for this summer music series. Grab some friends, kids, dogs, chairs, blankets and coolers and head down to the river for live local music. No tickets are required. Find more information at http://shanksmare.com/.

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atmosphere. This free event is open to the public.

August 2 National Night Out - Wrightsville

5 – 8pm Riverfront Park Local non-profit organizations will gather to offer hands-on activities in a festival atmosphere. This free event is open to the public.

August 6 River Town Hops

noon – 4pm Locust Street, Columbia Approximately 40 brewers will be joined by food trucks and food vendors lining Locust Street from Second to Fifth in downtown Columbia. Dine in the street, which is closed to traffic, for this event slated to run from noon to 4 pm. Tickets for brew sampling will go on sale in mid-May and will be available to the first 2000 people. Taste a variety of brews and enjoy a fun-filled day featuring live music. For more information including ticket prices and included brew vendors, visit www.parivertowns.com or call 717-684-5249.

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August 6 7th Annual Art & Outdoor Fest

10am - 5pm Shank’s Mare 2092 Long Level Rd, Wrightsville Enjoy this annual event celebrating Shank’s Mare’s 38th anniversary. See local artists displaying their works on the lawn, as well as local outdoor, historic and cultural organizations presenting their information in booths along the front porch. Enjoy food and ice cream at the Lock 2 Café, and top off the day with free live music. Find more details at www.shanksmare.com.

August 12 Friday Nite Unwind

6 - 9pm Shank’s Mare 2092 Long Level Rd, Wrightsville Shank’s Mare’s front porch sets the stage for this summer music series. Grab some friends, kids, dogs, chairs, blankets and coolers and head down to the river for live local music. No tickets are required.

Find more information at http://shanksmare.com/.

August 13, 2016 6th Annual Chiques Challenge

8:30am Participate in this duathlon event which combines running and kayaking. The event stages from Columbia’s River Park.

Participants will be transported to Vinegar Ferry Road for the official 8:30am start, then

will run along the river via the Northwest River Trail and on through Marietta. There, runners will take to the river aboard a kayak and finish downstream at Columbia. We’ve partnered with Shank’s Mare and Chiques Rock Outfitters for this event which is held rain or shine. Pre-registration for individuals or for two-man relay teams is required to participate in this event. For more information or a registration form, visit www.PaRivertowns.com or call 717-684-5249. Please, no pets.

August 20 Ice Cream Social

6 - 8pm St. John’s Episcopal Church 239 E. Market Street, Marietta Bring one non-perishable food item or a cash donation to this “sweet” benefit for the Donegal/Conoy Christian Food Bank.

Ice cream and make-your-own sundae items make this a popular event.

August 26 Friday Nite Unwind

6 - 9pm Shank’s Mare 2092 Long Level Rd, Wrightsville Shank’s Mare’s front porch sets the stage for this summer music series. Grab some friends, kids, dogs, chairs, blankets and coolers and head down to the river for live local music. No tickets are required. Find more information at http://shanksmare.com/.

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September 9 Friday Nite Unwind

6 - 9pm Shank’s Mare 2092 Long Level Rd, Wrightsville Shank’s Mare’s front porch sets the stage for this summer music series. Grab some friends, kids, dogs, chairs, blankets and coolers and head down to the river for live local music. No tickets are required. Find more information at http://shanksmare.com/.

September 10, 2016 Tavern Dinner at Haldeman Mansion

4:30 - 6:30pm Haldeman Mansion 230 Locust Grove Rd, Bainbridge Wine, cheese and other snacks start the evening at this adults-only dinner which includes soup, salad, a full course meal, and dessert cooked and served by volunteers.

Music, conversation and atmosphere all mix to create a delightful evening. For more information, contact Elaine Jackson at

717-426-3794 or 717-283-7740 or elainekjackson@centurylink.net.

September 17 Fall Fest Yard/Bake Sale

8am - 2pm St. John's Herr Estate 200 Luther Lane, Columbia Rain or shine, plenty of free parking!

September 23 Feet in the Street Art Show

5 - 7:30pm 500 Block of Locust Street, Columbia Back for a third year, this Fourth Friday event will run from 5 -7:30pm. Immerse yourself in the fun by leaving a paint imprint of your foot on the paper at this event. Look also for street chalk drawing, hands-on art activities for all ages, dancing, emerging artists’ displays, and a limited number of food vendors who will remain until 8:00pm.

Participants are also encouraged to visit local galleries and venues that participate in Fourth Friday. For more information please visit www.PaRivertowns.com or call 717-684-5249.

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September 24 Museum Day

9am - 3pm Historical Museum 309 Locust Street, Wrightsville

September 24, 2016 Clocktoberfest

9am – 3pm National Watch and Clock Museum 514 Poplar St, Columbia Music – food - craft, gift, and clock vendors Free admission. For information, visit www.museumoftime.org.

September 25 "Pig Iron Fest"

Musselman Vesta Iron Furnace Co-sponsored by Rivertownes PA USA and Donegal Rotary, this event includes a car show, historical guided tours through the iron furnace ruins and the Musselman Vesta Iron Furnace Center. The event is based at the Musselman Vesta Iron Furnace Center in Marietta. For more information e-mail rivertownes@comcast.net

October 2016 October Trick or Treat at the Turkey Hill Experience

Turkey Hill Experience Third and Linden Streets, Columbia Bring the little ones with their costumes so dearand explore the building far and near.

Tricks and Treats will be scattered throughout.

We're hoping for lots of smiles and giggles, no doubt! Free for children up to 12 years old, Trick or Treat at the Experience includes free stops and several additional stops available inside the Turkey Hill Experience. Please visit www.TurkeyHillExperience.com for date, time, and more information.

October 1 28th Annual Bridge Bust

8am - 4pm Over 300 vendors will offer their wares in the categories of antiques, art, crafts, food and unique items in this unique and popular event. The venue is the Rt. 462 Veterans Memorial Bridge between Columbia and Wrightsville (Lancaster & York County.) The 1.25 mile bridge is closed to traffic for this

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event. Hours are 8am – 4pm. Free parking and free shuttle service is available from both sides of the bridge. Admission is $2 for those over 12 years of age, $1 for ages 6 to 12, and free for those under 6 years of age. Please, NO pets. The rain date for this event will be Saturday, October 16. For more information or a vendor application, visit www.PaRivertowns.com or call 717-684-5249.

October 8 Albatwitch Festival

9am – 4pm 200 Block of Locust Street, Columbia Food, games and live music! Free admission!

Call Chris at 717-572-7149 for information.

October 9 Apple Festival

noon - 4pm Haldeman Mansion 230 Locust Grove Rd, Bainbridge Enjoy the Apple Festival featuring Johnny Appleseed, a PowerPoint presentation, tours, apple dessert contest, apple bobbing, games, an apple peeling contest, live local music, and a silent auction with items from local merchants and members. This fundraiser coordinated by the Haldeman Mansion Preservation Society would not be complete without a variety of apple based foods including apple dumplings, apple cakes, apple crisp, applesauce, and apple cider to complement other food selections available for purchase. For more information call 717-426-3794.

October 18 Annual Homeschool Day

10am – 3pm National Watch and Clock Museum 514 Poplar St, Columbia Join us for our annual homeschool day with a variety of hands-on time related activities for children in K-8 grades. For information, visit www.museumoftime.org or call 717-684-8261 ext 237.

October 21 and 22 Haunted Lantern Tour: Cemetery Classic Mt. Bethel Cemetery 700 Locust Street, Columbia Get in the spirit of the season with this costumed, historic tour. Learn the back stories of some of those interred in the historic Mt. Bethel Cemetery. Tour size is limited and reservations are required. Call Charlene at 717-684-6196.

October 22, 2016 “Pig Iron Pedal”

Musselman Vesta Iron Furnace Come pedal the Northwest River Trail on a self-guided tour of the Iron Industries located between Marietta and Columbia. New this year, is a tour along Front Street in Marietta, a look back in history of the houses and architecture of Marietta. Tour will start at the Musselman Vesta Iron Furnace Center. Please email rivertownes@comcast.net for more information.

November 2016 November 5 Time Travelers Dance: 80’s

7 - 10pm National Watch and Clock Museum 514 Poplar St, Columbia On this Daylight Saving Time weekend, travel back in time and dress and dance to the music of the 80’s! $15/individuals, $25/couple For more information, visit www.museumoftime.org.

November 5 5k MAG Memorial Fall Flash

7:30am registration/8:30am start time The course for this event is a popular one – it crosses the Susquehanna River via the Veterans Memorial Bridge (Rt. 462) between Lancaster & York County which is closed to vehicular traffic during the event. Enjoy the

scenic course against the fall foliage of the river valley. The run begins in Wrightsville at 8:30 am and finishes in “record time” against this autumn backdrop.

Pre-registration is available through Friday, November 4 at 6 pm. Registrations received through October 21 qualify for the early entry fee based on shirt selection: $20 for a short sleeve T-shirt; $25 for long sleeve T-shirt and $30 for a hoodie. These items are guaranteed before the Fall Flash.

Entries after October 21 are $25 and include only a short sleeve T-shirt while supplies last. Participants may also register on the day of the 5k run beginning at 7:30 am at the Wrightsville Elementary School at 300 Chestnut St., Wrightsville. The Fall Flash is held rain or shine. For more information or a registration form, visit www.PaRivertowns.com or call 717-684-5249. Walkers and those with strollers welcome to participate. Please, no pets.

November 6 Marietta Iron Furnace Hike with June Evans

1 - 4pm The hike begins at Breezy View Park (Route 441 outside Columbia) and ends at the Henry Clay furnace. More details will follow. This event is sponsored by Rivertownes PA USA. Please email rivertownes@comcast.net for more information.

Zimmerman Center for Heritage Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail Official Visitor Contact & Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Park Passport Station National Historic Water Trail

TheLevel Zimmerman for Heritage Visit us at Long to enjoy aCenter hike, launch your Official Visitor Contact paddlecraft, see the river art collection & learn about & Passport Station Susquehanna River History.

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November 12 Kristkindle Mart

9am - 3:30pm Bainbridge Fire Hall 34 South 2nd St, Bainbridge Benefitting the Haldeman Mansion, this event takes place at the Bainbridge Fire Hall. Modeled after the outdoor Christmas markets in Germany, this event features local artists and crafts persons displaying a variety of unique and unusual handmade gifts. Look for jewelry, candles, Christmas decorations, wreaths, hand crocheted hats, note cards, art drawings and paintings, and more! There is no admission fee. Activities for children are available. Look for a variety of food for your nibbling pleasure. For more information, contact Elaine Jackson at 717-426-3794 or elainekjackson@centurylink.net.

November 18 Annual Banquet and Business Meeting

6pm Wrightsville Hope United Methodist Church 314 Locust Street, Wrightsville Join Historic Wrightsville, Inc., for its annual dinner meeting and listen to the Presbyterian Bell Choir.

November 27 Community Christmas Celebration and Tree of Remembrance 6pm Constitution Square Fourth and Hellam Streets, Wrightsville

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and preservation of Old Town Hall, Union Meeting House, the Bank Building, restoration of the Historic Marietta Theater project, and Musselman/Vesta Office Building. Free parking and convenient shuttle bus service. Advance tickets are available at a reduced rate prior to the tour, and may also be purchased on the day of the tour. For ticket information/availability, please call 717-426-4048 or visit www.MariettaRestoration.org.

December 4, 2016 Christmas Sweet Shoppe

11am - 5pm St. John's Episcopal Church 239 E. Market Street, Marietta Visit the Episcopal Church Women's Christmas Sweet Shoppe. This fundraiser is an annual event held on the first Sunday in December and features delicious homemade goodies that promise to make everyone with a sweet tooth happy. The women make four flavors of fudge; peanut butter, chocolate, vanilla and butterscotch as well as chocolate covered pretzels, peanut brittle, assorted cookies and gift trays. There is something to please everyone’s palate. We will be happy to hold your selections until you return from the tour of homes features on the Marietta Candlelight Tour. Proceeds from this event are used to support various programs: local food bank, church ministires and Capital Improvements.

December 10, 2016 Tea Time with Mrs. Claus and Santa Visit

December 4 Open House

1 - 4pm Wrightsville Historical Museum 309 Locust Street, Wrightsville

10am National Watch and Clock Museum 514 Poplar Street, Columbia Enjoy tea, dessert, story, and making a holiday clock at this ticketed event. Prices are $18 for children and $12 for adults. For more information, visit www.museumoftime.org or call 717-684-8261 ext. 237.

December 4 Annual Marietta Candlelight Tour

December 10, 2016 Breakfast with Santa

11am - 7pm Marietta Restoration Associates are proud to host one of the oldest, continuous holiday walking tours in Pennsylvania.

A splendid array of 8-10 private homes, public buildings, and a variety of special events make this a tour you will not want to miss. Funds generated by the Tour are utilized in the maintenance, restoration

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7:30 – 10:30am St. John’s Episcopal Church 239 E. Market Street, Marietta Good boys and girls of all ages will enjoy a pancake breakfast and a visit with St. Nicholas in the church’s Parish House. A free will offering will be collected.

December 10 and 11, 2016 Train Open House

1 – 5pm Visit the Ed King Memorial Train open house at the Columbia Historic Preservation Society.

December 11, 2016 An Old-Fashioned Christmas

December 17 and 18, 2016 Train Open House

1 – 5pm Visit the Ed King Memorial Train open house at the Columbia Historic Preservation Society.

December 31, 2016 New Year’s Eve at Noon

Noon National Watch and Clock Museum 514 Poplar St, Columbia Dance Party with Father Time, balloon drop at noon, face painting, games, craft activities and more! All activities free with paid Museum admission. For more information, visit www.museumoftime.org.

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noon - 4pm Think gingerbread decorating, cocoa, caroling, holiday decorations, and home tours. Wear your mittens and mufflers when you attend this holiday happening. Home tours will rub from 11 am to 3 pm with crafts and activities until 7 pm. For more information, visit www.PaRivertowns.com or call 717-684-5249.

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ADVERTISERS DIRECTORY ATTRACTIONS LancasterHistory.org

230 North President Avenue Lancaster, PA 17603 717-392-4633 www.lancasterhistory.org

The National Watch & Clock Museum 514 Poplar Street Columbia, PA 17512 717-684-8261 www.nawcc.org

The Turkey Hill Experience 301 Linden Street Columbia, PA 17512 884-847-4884 www.turkeyhillexperience.com

Wolf Sanctuary of PA

465 Speedwell Forge Road Lititz, PA 17543 717-626-4617 www.wolfsanctuarypa.org

Wright's Ferry Mansion 2nd & Cherry Streets Columbia, PA 17512 717-684-4325

Wineries & Vineyards Moon Dancer Winery & Cider House

1282 Klines Run Road Wrightsville, PA 17368 717-252-9463 www.moondancerwinery.com

Nissley Vineyards

140 Vintage Drive Bainbridge, PA 17502 717-426-3514 www.nissleywine.com

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SHOPPING Antiques Columbia Antiques

40 North Third Street Columbia, PA 17512 717-449-5454 www.facebook.com/ColumbiaAntiquesLLC/ Columbiaantiques@aol.com

Partner's & Friends Antique Center 403 North 3rd Street Columbia, PA 17512 717-684-5364

Specialty Shops Forry's Country Store

820 Ivy Drive Lancaster, PA 17601 717-285-5050 www.forryscountrystore.com

Hinkle's Pharmacy

261 Locust Street Columbia, PA 17512 717-684-2551 www.hinklespharmacy.com

Little's Beverage

1224 Lancaster Avenue Columbia, PA 17512 717-684-2714 www.facebook.com/LittlesBeverage/

BREWERIES Columbia Kettle Works

40 North 3rd Street Columbia, PA 17512 717-342-2374 www.columbiakettleworks.com

DINING Bully's Restaurant & Pub 647 Union Street Columbia, PA 17512 717-684-2854 www.bullys-restaurant.com

McCleary's Public House 130 West Front Street Marietta, PA 1547 717-426-2225 www.mcclearyspub.com

The Railroad House Inn 280 West Front Street Marietta, PA 17547 717-426-4141 www.railroadhouseinn.com

Susquehanna Gateway Heritage 1706 Long Level Road Wrightsville, PA 17368 717-252-0229 www.susquehannaheritage.org

Catholic War Veterans 631 Locust Street Columbia, PA 17512 717-684-4982

Hinkle's Pharmacy Restaurant 261 Locust Street Columbia, PA 17512 717-684-2888 www.hinklespharmacy.com

John Wright Restaurant 234 North Front Street Wrightsville, PA 17368 717-252-0416 www.jwrpa.com

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403 North Third Street, Columbia, PA 17512

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LODGING B.F. Hiestand House Bed & Breakfast 722 East Market Street Marietta, PA 17547 717-426-8415 www.bfhiestandhouse.com

Best Western Premier Eden Resort Inn and Suites

Marietta Restoration Associates P.O. Box 3 Marietta, PA 17547 717-426-4048 www.mariettarestoration.org

Susquehanna Gateway Heritage 1706 Long Level Road Wrightsville, PA 17368 717-252-0229 www.susquehannaheritage.org

222 Eden Road Lancaster, PA 17601 717-569-4444 www.edenresort.com

Retirement & Nursing Facilities

The Inn at Bully's

200 Luther Lane Columbia, PA 17512 717-219-4430 www.luthercare.org

647 Union Street Columbia, PA 17512 717-684-2854 www.bullys-restaurant.com

The Railroad House Inn 280 West Front Street Marietta, PA 17547 717-426-4141 www.railroadhouseinn.com

Speedwell Forge Bed & Breakfast 465 Speedwell Forge Road Lititz, PA 17543 717-626-1760 www.speedwellforge.com

SERVICES Community Catholic War Veterans 631 Locust Street Columbia, PA 17512 717-684-4982

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Health Care Hinkle's Pharmacy

261 Locust Street Columbia, PA 17512 717-684-2551 www.hinklespharmacy.com

Lancaster General Health - Urgent Care 2118 Spring Valley Road Lancaster, PA 17601 717-544-0150 www.lghealthurgentcare.org

Insurance Donegal Mutual Insurance Company 1195 River Road, P.O. Box 302 Marietta, PA 17547 717-426-1931 www.donegalgroup.com

State Farm Insurance - Bonnie Stambaugh

801 Hellam Street Wrightsville, PA 17368 717-252-3656 bonnie@bonniestambaugh.com

Real Estate Donegal Real Estate

27 West Market Street Marietta, PA 17547 717-426-4350 www.donegalrealestate.homesandland.com

Financial Union Community Bank

921 Lancaster Avenue Columbia, PA 17512 717-684-6872 www.unioncommunitybank.com

Union Community Bank

Columbia Shopping Center Office 10 South 18th Street Columbia, PA 17512 717-684-5619 www.unioncommunitybank.com

Government Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority 1299 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster, PA 17604 717-397-9968 www.lcswma.org

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Forry’s Country Store

820 Ivy Drive, Lancaster, PA

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