Susquehanna River Towns 2021

2021 VISITOR GUIDE & DIRECTORY

Columbia • Marietta • Wrightsville

EXPERIENCE

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

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WELCOME table of contents

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Columbia Cover photo by Seth Dochter

Advertiser Directory 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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by Engle Printing and Publishing Co., Inc., Mount Joy, PA, and the Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce www.townlively.com www.engleonline.com www.issuu.com/engleprintingandpublishing/docs/srt_2021 SVCC: Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center

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Discover the Unique River Towns of Columbia, Marietta, and Wrightsville!

From Native Americans and early settlers to current-day residents and visitors, people come to the area along the banks of the Susquehanna for the richness of life it offers. Early on, it was the availability of food and ease of travel. Today, it’s the rich heritage, family-friendly neighborhoods and attractions, and outdoor recreation that continue to make these river towns a popular destination.

The area is also well known for its abundance of antiques shops, and great restaurants, wineries, and breweries.

Come and experience life along the river!

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Columbia SOME Signature Events Taste of River Towns – April Columbia Hero Walk - June Thunder on the River Car Show June Antique, Art, and Craft Show – June Halloween Parade – October Bridge Bust - October Haunted Lantern Tour - October

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HISTORY

Hightlights digs in Columbia have  Archaeological unearthed Native American artifacts

that date back thousands of years.

Tribes such as the Shawanese and the Susquehannocks inhabited the area. Numerous locations, including the Susquehanna River, still bear their tribal names.

influence arrived in the area  European in the 1720s when Robert Barber, John

Wright, and Samuel Blunston settled in Shawannah, a Native American town.

Founding families had close ties to William Penn and Benjamin Franklin.

By 1730, the area was renamed Wright’s Ferry after John Wright’s lucrative ferrying business. Columbia became known as the Gateway to the West, due to this access to the western banks of the Susquehanna.

A land lottery was set up in 1788 to establish the town of Columbia, which was named in honor of Christopher Columbus. The town came only a few votes short of being named the capital for the new nation of the United States of America.

Canals helped the area prosper as a trade center. Railroads provided transportation for goods purchased in Columbia’s tanneries, foundries, and numerous mills.

Columbia became a key stop on the Underground Railroad, with free African Americans working alongside white abolitionists. Historians have found evidence that Columbia was the birthplace of the term “Underground Railroad.” Stephen Smith, a free black man who operated a successful lumber yard by the railroad tracks, was an outspoken opponent of slavery and helped individuals escaping to freedom on the Underground Railroad.

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Columbia Museums & Historical Sites

National Watch & Clock Museum

514 Poplar Street, Columbia, PA 17512-2130 717-684-8261 www.nawcc.org The National Watch & Clock Museum is recognized as the largest and most comprehensive horological collection in North America. The museum houses timepieces and ephemera from around the world, including an atomic clock that will be accurate to within a second for at least a thousand years!

Wright's Ferry Mansion

38 South Second Street, Columbia, PA 17512 717-684-4325 www.lancastercountymuseums.org/ wrights-ferry-mansion Built in 1738, Wright’s Ferry Mansion was the home of Susanna Wright, daughter of John Wright, founder of Columbia. The museum has been restored to reflect her tastes and interests with items made before 1750.

Mount Bethel Cemetery

700 Locust Street, Columbia, PA 17512 717-684-7265 www.mtbethelcemetery.com Mount Bethel Cemetery is the final resting place of many persons who played key roles in Columbia’s history. The cemetery dates back to 1730, and more than 10,000 individuals have been laid to rest in the 10-acre property.

Names of Columbia’s founding families, such as the Wrights, Blunstons, Houstons, and Barbers, occupy the memorials in the brick burial yard, which is in the oldest section of the cemetery.

First National Bank Museum

170 Locust Street, Columbia, PA 17512 717-684-8864 www.bankmuseum.org *Closed at time of printing due to COVID-19. Call before visiting.

Chartered in 1864, the First National Bank and played a vital role in the development of Columbia. Original furnishings like the walnut teller cages, the bank president’s office, and the massive walk-in vault will transport visitors back in time.

Columbia Crossing River Trail Center

Outdoor Recreation

41 Walnut Street, Columbia, PA 17512 717-449-5607 www.susquehannaheritage.org The trailhead building for the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail, Columbia Crossing boasts a spectacular view and an abundance of programs for people of all ages. The center serves as the home of Susquehanna National Heritage Area’s Underground Railroad lecture series and is a hub for guided bicycle and paddling tours and geology trail rides. The venue also hosts live music and other activities throughout the year. Boat access for canoeing, kayaking, boating, and fishing.

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Northwest Lancaster County River Trail

Length: 14.1 miles Trail end points: Columbia Crossing River Trails Center at North Front Street and Walnut Street (Columbia) and Falmouth Boat Launch on Collins Road and SR 441/River Road (Bainbridge) Surface: paved, gravel, dirt Category: rail-trail

Chickies Rock County Park

PA Route 441, Columbia, PA 17512 717-299-8215 The park’s name is derived from the American Indian word “chiquesalunga,” meaning “place of the crayfish.” The most notable feature of the park is Chickies Rock Overlook, a massive outcropping of quartzite rock towering 100 feet above the river.

The vista offers impressive views of York County, the borough of Marietta, and the farmlands of northwestern Lancaster County.

Attractions & Shopping

Turkey Hill Experience

301 Linden Street, Columbia, PA 17512 717-684-0134 www.turkeyhillexperience.com Learn about how our favorite treat is made.

Ice cream lovers will have the opportunity to create their own flavor and take a pint home.

Columbia Market House

15 South Third Street, Columbia, PA 17512 www.columbiamarkethouse.org Reopening spring 2021 – Wednesdays and Saturdays The newly revitalized historic 1869 market house will feature locally sourced fresh food vendors, handmade goods, a full-size restaurant, and an event space.

The Mayfly Boutique

8 South Third Street, Columbia, PA 17512 717-342-2164 www.themayflyboutique.com The Mayfly is a gift shop featuring Susquehanna Glass, unique jewelry, stationery, textiles, home décor, hostess gifts, and more.

Olde Timber Works

27 North 11th Street, Columbia, PA 17512 717-201-3900 www.facebook.com/oldetimberworks Olde Timber Works specializes in reclaimed rustic furnishings, antiques, and unique items for your home. Open Saturdays and Sundays.

GARTH Gallery

22 South Second Street, Columbia, PA 17512 717-847-1718 www.garthart.co Housed in a mid-19th-century storefront and carriage house, Garth Gallery showcases local and nationally recognized artwork. In addition to the gallery, you’ll find a custom framing studio, a café, and an event venue.

Antiquing

Bootleg Antiques

135 Bridge Street, Columbia, PA 17512 717-684-0009 www.bootlegantiques.net

Burning Bridge Antique Market

304 Walnut Street, Columbia, PA 17512 717-684-7900 www.burningbridgeantiques.com

Rivertowne Antique Center

125 Bank Avenue, Columbia, PA 17512 717-684-8514 www.facebook.com/RivertowneAntiques

Tollbooth Antiques

215 Chestnut Street, Columbia, PA 17512 717-684-5555 www.tollboothmarket.com

Partners & Friends Antique Center

403 North 3rd Street, Columbia PA 17512 717-449-5995 www.partnersandfriendsantiques.com

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Marietta SOME Signature Events Marietta Day – May Marietta Fireworks and Community Events – July Historic Marietta Bike Race – July Marietta Candlelight Tour of Homes – December

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HISTORY

Hightlights town began as an American  The Indian trade outpost in the early 1700s.

By 1736, it was known as Anderson’s Ferry, named after James Anderson, the operator of a river-crossing site.

The town was a hub for commerce and industry during its history.

smaller settlements developed  After around Anderson’s Ferry, the

communities were consolidated with some outlying farmland as the Borough of Marietta, named for several women named Mary and at least one Henrietta who were among the founding families.

early days, Marietta served as  Inthetheprocessing center of raw timber

that was floated down the river every spring from forests in the central part of the state.

construction of the Pennsylvania  The Canal between 1825 and 1830 attracted more workers and entrepreneurs. Many of the grand homes built by the successful entrepreneurs still stand in Marietta today.

iron-smelting industry carried  The 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.

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

This economic downturn resulted in homes being largely unchanged during that time period, leaving their historic character intact. More than half of Marietta is now on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Marietta Museums & Historical Sites

Musselman/ Vesta Iron Furnace Center

26 Furnace Road, Marietta, PA 17547 717-314-4060 www.rivertownes.org/ musselman-vesta Open April through October on Sundays 1 to 3 p.m.

Located along the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail, Musselman/Vesta Iron Furnace Center provides visitors with a glimpse into the local iron furnace industry through an interactive HO-scale diorama that depicts the Vesta Furnace during the 1920s. You can tour the industrial ruins that made Lancaster County push the United States forward in the Industrial Revolution.

In-depth iron furnace history walking tours of the property are available in spring and fall. These tours last about two hours and showcase the area known as the Pittsburgh of the East.

Marietta Restoration Associates

3 West Walnut Street, Marietta, PA 17547 717-426-2117 • www.mariettarestoration.org Marietta Restoration Associates (MRA) has been working to preserve Marietta's cultural and architectural heritage since 1965. The Marietta Museum is located inside the Old Town Hall, which was built in 1847. On display are artifacts and memorabilia from early Marietta, such as the first Marietta fire engine from 1840, examples of furniture made here, and early photographs and records from the Marietta area. The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Post 226 was headquartered there, and many Civil War memorabilia and records are among the archives.

To schedule a museum tour or a presentation of Marietta's history, call 717-426-4736.

MRA organizes the popular Candlelight Tour of Homes at Christmastime. The event is one of the oldest continuous holiday tours in Pennsylvania.

Marietta Community House

264 West Market Street, Marietta, PA 17547 717-426-4317 • https://mariettacommunityhouse.org The Colonial Revival-style house was built in 1871 by Dr. John Huston. Today the MCH hosts free Town Talks on select Sundays throughout the year. Topics such as upcoming town events, and Marietta history are covered.

Union Meeting House

82 North Waterford Avenue, Marietta, PA 717-426-4089 www.mariettarestoration.org/union-meeting-house Built in 1818 on land donated by David Cook, the building constructed with donations from the public; one-yet-tobe-famous donor was James Buchanan, future president of the United States. The Union Meeting House was a house of worship and remained so until the last service in 1976. Thanks to the Marietta Restoration Association’s efforts, the building has been restored and is now available to rent for various events and gatherings.

Outdoor Recreation Northwest Lancaster County River Trail Trailhead Decatur Street, Marietta http://nwrt.info See Columbia for more information

Lancaster Recumbent

103 West Market Street, Marietta, PA 17547 717-553-5834 https://lancasterrecumbent.com Recumbent cycles for sale or rent. Visit the shop, take a test ride, and experience cycling like never before.

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Attractions & Shopping Susquehanna Stage Company at the Marietta Center for the Arts

133 West Market Street, Marietta, PA 17547 717-426-1277 http://susquehannastageco.com Susquehanna Stage Company (SSC) is a nonprofit theater providing Broadway-quality stage productions in the Eater Theater (named after a generous donor, Eater Family Foundation).

Susquehanna Stage continues to create a unique theater experience. The theater is located in a beautiful 1808 stone church, where SSC also offers full educational programs for children, teens, and adults, providing dance, music, cooking, and art classes.

First National Bank Escape Room

100 West Market Street, Marietta, PA 717-384-5625 https://firstnationalescape.com *Temporarily closed due to COVID-19 at the time of printing. Check the website for reopening.

The Vault: Break In, Cash Out. It’s a 1940s bank job! The 1940s vault has been completely refinished and ready for the game to begin. But to see inside, you’ll need to rummage through the desks and filing cabinets to unlock clues. The escape room appeals to treasure hunters and sleuths alike. And since this is a real bank vault, you will handle authentic vintage bank safe deposit boxes from 1917 and artifacts dating from the 1940s through the 1970s. Collect as much cash and gold as possible to increase your score.

Marietta’s Front Street

Front Street is home to a number of historic pubs and restaurants, which serve up food and beverages with a side of local history. The establishments are conveniently located near the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail, which is a boon for hungry or thirsty hikers and bicyclists.

George’s Furniture

9 Reichs Church Road, Marietta, PA 17547 800-799-1685 https://georgesfurniturepa.com George’s Furniture is a secondgeneration family-owned business. Each piece of furniture is handcrafted right in our workshop, then signed by its maker.

There is no factory assembly line – just skilled craftsmen who lovingly follow each piece from selecting the lumber to the final detail. Guided tours of the woodshop and showroom are available Mondays through Fridays, or you can schedule a Zoom meeting to take a virtual tour where you’ll chat with George’s talented craftsmen.

Virtual meetings are available Mondays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Wrightsville SOME Signature Events RiverFest - June Heritage Day – September Stories By Lantern Light – October Bridge Bust – October Holiday Tea – December

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HISTORY

Hightlights settlers in America crossed the  Early Susquehanna River at Wright’s Ferry

(now Columbia). John Wright operated the east shore of the ferry, while 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 as Westphalia and Wrightsville Extended to the south. 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, 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.

During the Civil War, invading Confederate troops approached Wrightsville on Sunday, June 28, 1863.

After a brief encounter, the hastily assembled defending Union forces retreated across the bridge to Columbia.

The defenders attempted to destroy the bridge’s center section to prevent the Confederates from advancing toward Harrisburg or Philadelphia. Instead, fire destroyed the whole bridge, while the Confederates helped to quell the flames and protect Wrightsville from the blaze.

The troops then 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 innkeeping.

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Wrightsville Outdoor Recreation

Shank’s Mare Outfitters

20925 Long Level Road, Wrightsville, PA 17368 717-252-1616 www.shanksmare.com Located in an 1880s-era general store building on the shores of the Susquehanna River, Shank’s Mare Outfitters specializes in sales, rental, guiding, and instruction of recreational, touring, fishing kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, hiking, and cross-country skiing.

River Discovery Boat Tours

Zimmerman Center for Heritage 1706 Long Level Road, Wrightsville, PA 17368 www.susquehannaheritage.org/programs/boat-tours/ The tours begin and end at the dock across the street from the Zimmerman Center. Each tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, as participants aboard the 10-passenger pontoon boat ride south on the Lake Clarke portion of the river to the Safe Harbor Dam before circling up to Columbia and continuing back to Wrightsville. Southern portions of the approximately 17-mile tour give participants a glimpse of sections of the river that cannot be seen from the roadways.

Tourgoers will see wildlife on the summer tours, including the possible sighting of the often-elusive bald eagles.

Visitors will get a glimpse of life along the Susquehanna River as it is today and hear about what it was like many years ago. Stories about the rich history of the Lake Clarke portion of the river date back to when the area was the heartland of the Native American Susquehannock people. More recent history includes the construction of the railways along the river, thriving shad fisheries, and communities that grew as the Holtwood and Safe Harbor dams were built.

Highpoint Scenic Vista & Recreation Area

1199 Hilts Road, Wrightsville, PA 17368 https://yorkcountypa.gov/ parks-recreation Highpoint Scenic Vista encompasses Seventy-nine acres of scenic meadowlands located on top of a hill overlooking the Susquehanna River. This park provides spectacular views of the Susquehanna River. The 193-mile Mason-Dixon Trail runs through the park, which has a picnic area and restrooms.

Mason-Dixon Trail

The Mason-Dixon Trail connects the Appalachian Trail with the Brandywine Trail. This 193-mile trail starts at Whiskey Springs, on the Appalachian Trail, in Cumberland County, and heads east toward the Susquehanna River, passing through Pinchot State Park. The trail then follows the west bank of the Susquehanna south to Havre de Grace in Maryland.

Access to the trail can be attained from the Highpoint Scenic Vista or at Zimmerman Center for Heritage.

Museums & Historical Sites

Wrightsville Historical Museum

309 Locust Street, Wrightsville, PA 17368 717-252-1169 historicwrightsville1983@gmail.com www.historicwrightsvillepa.org Wrightsville Historical Museum is the home of Historic Wrightsville Inc., which strives to preserve the rich heritage of the town. A first-floor museum contains permanent exhibits on the history of the town, as well as special exhibits.

Zimmerman Center For Heritage

1706 Long Level Road, Wrightsville, PA 17368 717-252-0229 www.susquehannaheritage.org The Zimmerman Center for Heritage occupies one of the oldest existing homes in York County. Built around 1750, the stone structure overlooking the Susquehanna River has been known locally as the Dritt Mansion. It has unusually large rooms and high ceilings, an attic with German “Liegender Stuhl” trusses, and a vaulted stone cellar.

John and Kathryn Zimmerman restored and renovated the home in the late 1990s and then donated the property to Susquehanna Heritage in 2007, when it was opened to the public and officially dedicated as The John and Kathryn Zimmerman Center for Heritage.

Attractions & Shopping Burning of the Bridge Diorama

124 Hellam Street, Wrightsville, PA 17368 717-252-1169 www.historicwrightsvillepa.org For an in-depth look at Wrightsville’s storied role in the Civil War, visit the Burning Bridge Diorama. The exhibit tells the story of the pivotal part that Wrightsville and the burning of the bridge across the Susquehanna played in the Civil War in late June 1863.

Moon Dancer Winery, Cider House & Taproom

1330 Klines Run Road, Wrightsville, PA 17368 717-252-9463 www.moondancerwinery.com Housed in a French Country chateau-inspired building that overlooks the Susquehanna River, Moon Dancer Winery crafts premium European-style dry wine, as well as Pennsylvania sweet wines. Wine tastings and tours of the cellars are available year-round, as is live music on weekends.

The Gardener of the Owl Valley

The Gift Shop at John Wright 234 North Front Street Wrightsville, PA 17368 717-252-2519 www.thegardenerofthe owlvalley.com Unique giftware inspired by nature. Shoppers will discover handcrafted, oneof-a-kind gifts, seasonal assortments, and personal accessories. Miniature gardens and terrariums are sure to bring enjoyment and a bit of whimsy.

Enjoy casual dining in a restored warehouse along the Susquehanna River!

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February February 12-21 “Noises Off” Thursdays through Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.

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Marietta Center for the Arts, 133 W. Market St., Marietta This hilarious and classically comic play, performed by Susquehanna Stage, presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. www.susquehannastageco.com.

April April 11 11th Annual Taste of the River Towns St. John’s Herr Estate, 200 Luther Lane, Columbia Sample the wares of local restaurants and food vendors. This ticketed event features open seating from 4 to 6:30 p.m. To purchase tickets, contact SVCC. 717-684-5249. www.visitsusquehannavalley.com April 16-17 Miscast on Broadway 7:30 p.m.

Marietta Center for the Arts, 133 W. Market St., Marietta A two-night celebration of songs from Broadway featuring Susquehanna Stage performers doing songs and roles in which they would never be cast! www.susquehannastageco.com April 17 SNHA National Junior Ranger Day 1 to 4 p.m.

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Become a Junior Ranger and earn your badge for the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail. Free. Preregistration appreciated. 717-252-0229. www.susquehannaheritage.org April 23, 25 “A Spice of Life at Mount Bethel” Friday, 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m.

Mount Bethel Cemetery, 700 Locust St., Columbia Art exhibit by artist and educator Joanna Spicer. Free. www.mtbethelcemetery.org April 23 Stars Over the Susquehanna 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Columbia Crossing & Zimmerman Center for Heritage Join Susquehanna NHA at both of its locations to explore the cosmos. www.susquehannaheritage.org April 30 28th Arbor Day Celebration 6 p.m.

Locust Street Park, Columbia The Columbia Borough Shade Tree Commission will hold its Arbor Day Celebration, where it will receive its 28th Tree City USA Award from the National Arbor Day Foundation.

May May 14-23 “Pippin” Thursdays through Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.

Sundays, 2 p.m.

Marietta Center for the Arts, 133 W. Market St., Marietta

Pippin is the story of one young man’s journey to be extraordinary. This updated circus-inspired version continues to captivate and appeal to the young at heart. This musical, performed by Susquehanna Stage, will feature local youth and teen performers. www.susquehannastageco.com.

May 15 Professional Car Show: “The Last Ride” and “Macabre Creations” 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Mount Bethel Cemetery, 700 Locust St., Columbia Featuring vehicles used in funerals. Free.

Cemetery tours available.

Rain date: May 16 Contact Jane Moore at 717-575-9760 for more information.

May 29 12th Annual Missy Glenn Memorial River Run 5K The course for this event is a popular one – it crosses the Susquehanna River via the Veterans Memorial Bridge (Route 462) between Lancaster and York counties, 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 a.m. and finishes in “record time” against this autumn backdrop. Preregistration is available. Participants may also register on the day of the run beginning at 7:30 a.m. The run is held rain or shine. Walkers and those with strollers welcome to participate. Please, no pets. https://visitsusquehannavalley.com/ upcomingevents/

June

June 11 Summer Soiree 6 to 9 p.m.

Susquehanna NHA River’s Edge at Long Level Marina, 1829 Long Level Road, Wrightsville Premium riverfront fundraiser for Lancaster and York counties’ National Heritage Area.

All proceeds benefit projects and programs along the river to preserve and promote the heritage and natural resources along the river. www.susquehannaheritage.org

June 19 Eighth Annual Thunder on the River Car Show Locust Street, Columbia 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Take a walk down memory lane with vintage cars, great music, good friends, and a variety of 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. Oldies music will serve as a backdrop for a fun-filled day. Admission for spectators is free.

June 26 40th Annual Antique, Art & Craft Show Columbia This popular outdoor event runs from 8 am to 2 pm and features unique vendors filling Locust Street Park and lining the main thoroughfare. Look for a mixture of crafts, antiques, food, and entertainment.

Free parking is available.

June 27 Riverfest Columbia and Wrightsville Riverfest commemorates the burning of the Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge during the Civil War. The festival brings together community organizations, local athletes, and families to celebrate the amazing river lands. www.riverfestpa.com

July July 10 Historic Marietta Bike Race Start/Finish East Market Street Marietta, PA 17547 mariettabikerace.com July 16-August 1 “Follies” Thursdays through Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.

Sundays, 2 p.m.

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Tickets for this Stephen Sondheim musical, performed by Susquehanna Stage, can be purchased at www.susquehannastageco.com.

August August 13 “Fête en Noir” 6 – 9 p.m.

Mount Bethel Cemetery, 700 Locust St., Columbia Enjoy an evening with friends for an outdoor picnic. Dress in black if possible.

Music for listening or dancing is included in the per-person fee. Reservations may be made by emailing Claire Storm at astorm495@comcast.net or calling Jane Moore at 717-575-9760.

Rain date: Sept. 11

October October 2 33rd Annual Bridge Bust 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Over 1 mile of vendors will offer their wares in the categories of antiques, art, crafts, food, and specialty items in this unique and popular event. The venue is the Route 462 Veterans Memorial Bridge between Columbia and Wrightsville (Lancaster and York counties). The 1.25-mile bridge is closed to traffic for this event. Free parking and free shuttle service is available from both sides of the bridge. Adm. Please, no pets.

September September 11 Heritage Day 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Constitution Square, Fourth and Hellam streets, Wrightsville Street fair honoring first responders.

October 10 SNHA Pumpkin Painting Party Noon to 4 p.m.

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Large selection of kegs, cases, 12 packs, 6 packs & singles

September 3-12 “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” Thursdays through Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.

Sundays, 2 p.m.

Marietta Center for the Arts, 133 W. Market St., Marietta This comedy, performed by Susquehanna Stage, features three madcap men in tights weaving their way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories, and tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter! www.susquehannastageco.com.

Columbia Crossing, 41 Walnut St., Columbia Pick out a pumpkin for just $2 and paint it.

All supplies provided. www.susquehannaheritage.org.

October 15-16 Stories by Lantern Light Guided tours through Wrightsville.

Reservations required. Historic Wrightsville Inc. 717-252-1169. www.historicwrightsvillepa.org October 22-31 “Cabaret” Thursdays through Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.

Sundays, 2 p.m.

Marietta Center for the Arts, 133 W. Market St., Marietta The year is 1931, and the Nazis are rising to power, but the nightlife inside the seedy Kit Kat Klub rages on. This musical, performed by Susquehanna Stage, revolves around English cabaret performer Sally Bowles, and Cliff, an American writer. www.susquehannastageco.com.

October 31 Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead Celebration) 4 – 6 p.m.

Perfect Settings, Second and Locust streets, Columbia Ethnic food, music, an ofrenda, and luminarias in honor of loved ones. This is a ticketed event and fundraiser for Mount Bethel Cemetery. www.mtbethelcemetery.org

November November 7 Veterans Day Event Wrightsville www.historicwrightsvillepa.org

December 11 Holiday Tea Reservations required.

Historic Wrightsville Inc. www.historicwrightsvillepa.org December 19 Wreaths Across America Noon Mount Bethel Cemetery, 700 Locust St., Columbia Ceremony honoring all veterans.

For more information to sponsor a wreath, visit www.mtbethelcemetery.org.

Throughout the Year May – September SNHA River Discovery Boat Tours 1706 Long Level Road, Wrightsville Take a cruise on the river with Susquehanna NHA. Learn about the history, culture, and wildlife during your trip. Must preregister online. www.susquehannaheritage.org January – August “A Look Back at Hunting, Fishing, & Trapping on the Susquehanna” Exhibit Columbia Crossing, 41 Walnut St., Columbia Susquehanna National Heritage Area and historian Lynn Smoker present a glimpse into the techniques and tools for capturing wildlife on the Lower Susquehanna River over the last two centuries. Open during all visitor hours. Free and self-guided. www.susquehannaheritage.org TBA 2021 Rivertown Hops Check https://VisitSusquehannaValley.com in spring of 2021 for a date and for more information.

December December 3-12 “All Is Calm” Thursdays through Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.

Sundays, 2 p.m.

Marietta Center for the Arts, 133 W. Market St., Marietta This musical, performed by Susquehanna Stage, recounts the events of the WWI Christmas Truce of 1914. Relive the remarkable true story, told in the words and songs of the men who lived it. Tickets can be purchased at www.susquehannastageco.com.

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Historic Wrightsville Incorporated 309 Locust Street Wrightsville, PA 17368

REAL ESTATE Serving Northwest Lancaster County

Specializing in Historic Marietta

historicwrightsville1983@gmail.com www.historicwrightsvillepa.org Historic Wrightsville Incorporated 46th Heritage Day September 11th Stories by Lantern Light Tours October 15th-16th Holiday Tea December 11th Museum Hours: Sundays 1-4pm

PLEASE CALL 717-426-4350 R064111

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Susquehanna Heritage – Zimmerman Center For Heritage 1707 Long Level Road Wrightsville, PA 17368 susquehannaheritage.org Susquehanna Stage – Marietta Center For The Arts 133 West Market Street Marietta, PA 17547 717-426-1277 susquehannastageco.com Wright’s Ferry Mansion Second & Cherry Streets Columbia, PA 17512 717-684-4325 York County History Center 250 East Market Street York, PA 17403 yorkhistorycenter.org

Forry’s Country Store

820 Ivy Drive, Lancaster, PA

Nearby West Hempfield Fire & Police Station

717-285-5050

Hours: Mon., Tues., Fri. 10-6, Wed. & Sat. 7-2, Thurs. 10-7 Buy One, BULK FOODS F DELI Get One PRODUCE F DAIRY Medium or Large Locally Produced, Soft Serve Made in Lancaster County Ice Cream Food and Gift Items Exp. December 2021 Available for Purchase.

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ATTRACTIONS

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DINING

Coffee & Cream 101 North Front Street Columbia, PA 17512 717-449-5488 John Wright Restaurant 234 North Front Street Wrightsville, PA 17368 717-252-0416 jwrpa.com McCleary’s Public House 130 West Front Street Marietta, PA 17547 717-426-2225 mcclearyspub.com The Railroad House Inn Restaurant & Bar 280 West Front Street Marietta, PA 17547 717-426-4141 railroadhouseinn.com

SHOPPING

Bootleg Antiques & Oddities 135 Bridge Street Columbia, PA 17512 717-684-0009 bootlegantiques.net Forry’s Country Store 820 Ivy Lane Lancaster, PA 17601 717-285-5050 forryscountrystore.com Lancaster Recumbent 103 West Market Street Marietta, PA 17547 717-553-5834 lancasterrecumbent.com

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REAL ESTATE

The Mayfly 8 South Third Street Columbia, PA 17512 717-342-2164 Shank’s Mare Outfitters 2092 Long Level Road Wrightsville, PA 17368 717-252-1616 shanksmare.com

Donegal Real Estate 27 West Market Street Marietta, PA 17547 717-426-4350

RETIREMENT & NURSING FACILITIES

SERVICES Government

Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority (LCSWMA) Waste to Energy Facility Tours 1911 River Road Bainbridge, PA 17502 717-397-9968 lcswma.org/tours

Health Care

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

St. John’s Herr Estate – A Luthercare Community 200 Luther Lane Columbia, PA 17512 717-478-7126 luthercare.org Susquehanna Valley Nursing And Rehabilitation Center 745 Old Chiques Hill Road Columbia, PA 17512 717-684-7555 susquehannarehab.com

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June 6, 2021 • 11-4 P.M. Marietta Garden Tour & Pork BBQ September 18, 2021 • Call Now For Tickets Marietta Community House Benefit Auction For more information, contact Mike (717) 341-1196 or Dave (717) 487-8002.

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