Lectures on the Lawn

Join us for Lectures on the Lawn at Mifflin Farm! Bring your lawn chair or blanket and immerse yourself in engaging, educational talks set against the backdrop of a historic site.

July 17: ‘The Glare of the Conflagration’: How Wrightsville Impacted Gettysburg and Its Aftermath with Codie Eash

The burning of the Wrightsville-Columbia Bridge on June 28, 1863, set into motion a series of military events that reverberated throughout south-central Pennsylvania. Beyond affecting those who fought and lived on either side of the Susquehanna River, the blaze influenced the maneuver of two massive Civil War armies, impeded the ability of aid workers to traverse a mile-wide waterway, and swayed both early and long-term interpretations of the Gettysburg Campaign. Join Codie Eash as he explores how events in Wrightsville impacted soldiers and civilians—men and women, Black and white—in the days that immediately followed, throughout the Battle of Gettysburg and its aftermath.

August 21: Researching the Mifflin Farm with Barb Brundage

Delve into the history of Mifflin Farm through Barb Brundage’s research, revealing the Mifflins' efforts to aid Freedom Seekers long before the Underground Railroad was formally recognized. Learn about the network of individuals in York and Lancaster who worked tirelessly to support those seeking freedom during a critical period in American history.

September 18: Visions of the Susquehanna with Rob Evans