The Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy
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The Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center is a new museum and education center by LancasterHistory, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Find inspiration in the courageous struggle for freedom and equality in America through exhibits, immersive media experiences, and educational programs.
Housed in the former law office and home of Congressman Thaddeus Stevens and his confidante Lydia Hamilton Smith, the Center will combine historic buildings with a state-of-the-art museum to examine the lives and legacies of Stevens and Smith, and their social networks of abolitionists. Explore 16 exhibition galleries at the Center, where rigorous scholarship and innovative storytelling come together with immersive, audio-visual experiences, that encourage you to consider the experiences of freedom seekers and their allies—and how the struggle for equality continues to shape the United States today.
Learn more and purchase your tickets today at stevensandsmithcenter.org.
Interested in bringing your group to the Stevens & Smith Center? Email groups@lancasterhistory.org to inquire about pricing and availability!
Amenities
- Accessible
- American Express
- Discover
- Mastercard
- Visa
- Wheelchair-accessible Elevator
- Wheelchair-accessible Entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible Restroom
- America250 Passport Participant
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