Lititz Historical Foundation
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Come discover the rich history of Lititz, PA
Shown here is a 1930s era view of the Lititz Springs Park during Christmas time. The original train station can also be seen on the right.
December 16, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Shown here is a 1930s era view of the Lititz Springs Park during Christmas time. The original train station can also be seen on the right.
Shown here is a photo taken at 109 North Broad Street in downtown Lititz. Several years ago, it was Bob Enck's garage, and then later it served as an automobile dealership which sold Kaiser Frazer cars. Currently, the structure houses The American Legion.
December 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Shown here is a photo taken at 109 North Broad Street in downtown Lititz. Several years ago, it was Bob Enck's garage, and then later it served as an automobile dealership which sold Kaiser Frazer cars. Currently, the structure houses The American Legion.
Don’t miss our Annual Christmas Carol Sing this Thursday evening! Full details are below www.facebook.com/share/15xSjX...
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December 10, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Don’t miss our Annual Christmas Carol Sing this Thursday evening! Full details are below www.facebook.com/share/15xSjX...
Between 1965 and 1999, the Lititz Public Library called this building on South Broad Street in downtown Lititz its home.
December 9, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Between 1965 and 1999, the Lititz Public Library called this building on South Broad Street in downtown Lititz its home.
Salem Lutheran Church in Kissel Hill first began with the cornerstone laying on June 1st 1823, after a one-acre lot was purchased for $60. The total cost of construction, after all of the labor and materials, came to a total of $2,060.22.
December 5, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Salem Lutheran Church in Kissel Hill first began with the cornerstone laying on June 1st 1823, after a one-acre lot was purchased for $60. The total cost of construction, after all of the labor and materials, came to a total of $2,060.22.
Shown here is a circa 1955 photograph of the Animal Trap Company located at 69 North Locust Street, Lititz. Several years later, the business would change its name to Woodstream Corporation.
December 2, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Shown here is a circa 1955 photograph of the Animal Trap Company located at 69 North Locust Street, Lititz. Several years later, the business would change its name to Woodstream Corporation.
Our Christmas decorations are up! We’d like to extend a HUGE THANKS to Esbenshade's Garden Centers & Greenhouse for donating a live tree for our museum.
December 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Our Christmas decorations are up! We’d like to extend a HUGE THANKS to Esbenshade's Garden Centers & Greenhouse for donating a live tree for our museum.
Here is Charlie Wisner, relaxing on the balcony of the Parkview Hotel. He owned the establishment when this photo was taken on July 4th, 1960.
November 30, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Here is Charlie Wisner, relaxing on the balcony of the Parkview Hotel. He owned the establishment when this photo was taken on July 4th, 1960.
Holiday shopping has officially arrived! Let’s kick Black Friday into high gear with these $5 and $10 mystery bags now available in our gift shop. Don’t miss this incredible deal. Each bag contains items worth about double what you will pay. Hurry, supplies are limited!
November 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Holiday shopping has officially arrived! Let’s kick Black Friday into high gear with these $5 and $10 mystery bags now available in our gift shop. Don’t miss this incredible deal. Each bag contains items worth about double what you will pay. Hurry, supplies are limited!
From all of us here at the Lititz Historical Foundation, have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2025 at 2:34 PM
From all of us here at the Lititz Historical Foundation, have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Tickets for our Annual Christmas Candlelight tour are going fast! Grab yours below while you still can. historicalhappenings674329098.wordpress.com/2025/08/05/a...
Annual Christmas Candlelight Tour is Dec. 12-13th
Two very merry nights!Our popular Annual Christmas Candlelight Tour is back, and this time, will take place over two nights! What better way to get into the holiday spirit than to visit Lititz, Pen…
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November 26, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Tickets for our Annual Christmas Candlelight tour are going fast! Grab yours below while you still can. historicalhappenings674329098.wordpress.com/2025/08/05/a...
During the 1960s, former LHF president Hiram Eberly created several hand drawn sketches of early Lititz. Seen here is just one of the many he produced, and illustrates a portion of Main Street during the 1870s.
November 24, 2025 at 3:12 PM
During the 1960s, former LHF president Hiram Eberly created several hand drawn sketches of early Lititz. Seen here is just one of the many he produced, and illustrates a portion of Main Street during the 1870s.
Huge thanks to everyone who donated to us yesterday during the 2025 Extra Give! Through your generosity, we were able to raise $5,730. We cannot thank you enough!
November 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Huge thanks to everyone who donated to us yesterday during the 2025 Extra Give! Through your generosity, we were able to raise $5,730. We cannot thank you enough!
We are down to the last few hours! Keep those donations coming in as we near our goal of $10,000. With your help, we can do it! www.extragive.org/organization...
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Lititz Begins Here!
The Lititz Historical Foundation's footprint includes the 1792 Johannes Mueller House, the 1793 Christian Schropp House (which houses the Lititz Museum & Gift Shop), and the Mary O...
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November 22, 2025 at 2:50 AM
We are down to the last few hours! Keep those donations coming in as we near our goal of $10,000. With your help, we can do it! www.extragive.org/organization...
Still plenty of time to donate to us today via the 2025 Extra Give! www.extragive.org/organization...
November 21, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Still plenty of time to donate to us today via the 2025 Extra Give! www.extragive.org/organization...
From free community events to tours and so much more! Make your donation dollars count by donating to the Lititz Historical Foundation today! www.extragive.org/organization...
November 21, 2025 at 5:16 PM
From free community events to tours and so much more! Make your donation dollars count by donating to the Lititz Historical Foundation today! www.extragive.org/organization...
Love Lititz history?
Please consider donating to us today via the 2025 Extra Give to help us reach our goal of $10,000. Every dollar helps preserve our rich history. Visit the link below to donate!
www.extragive.org/organization...
Please consider donating to us today via the 2025 Extra Give to help us reach our goal of $10,000. Every dollar helps preserve our rich history. Visit the link below to donate!
www.extragive.org/organization...
Support Lititz Historical Foundation on ExtraGive
Lititz Begins Here!
The Lititz Historical Foundation's footprint includes the 1792 Johannes Mueller House, the 1793 Christian Schropp House (which houses the Lititz Museum & Gift Shop), and the Mary O...
www.extragive.org
November 21, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Love Lititz history?
Please consider donating to us today via the 2025 Extra Give to help us reach our goal of $10,000. Every dollar helps preserve our rich history. Visit the link below to donate!
www.extragive.org/organization...
Please consider donating to us today via the 2025 Extra Give to help us reach our goal of $10,000. Every dollar helps preserve our rich history. Visit the link below to donate!
www.extragive.org/organization...
Photo Day! Seen here are students from the Warwick Township High School, who posed together on an autumn day to have their picture taken. Opened in 1910, this institution housed grades one through twelve. This school would eventually cease when it merged with Lititz High School in 1956.
November 18, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Photo Day! Seen here are students from the Warwick Township High School, who posed together on an autumn day to have their picture taken. Opened in 1910, this institution housed grades one through twelve. This school would eventually cease when it merged with Lititz High School in 1956.
Check out this view! This photo was taken during the early 1900s, and snapped while the photographer was standing on top of the Wilbur Chocolate factory building. The view is looking east.
November 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Check out this view! This photo was taken during the early 1900s, and snapped while the photographer was standing on top of the Wilbur Chocolate factory building. The view is looking east.
We are exactly one week away from the 2025 Extra Give! Save the date and visit the special link we’ll post on November 21st to donate to the Lititz Historical Foundation
November 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
We are exactly one week away from the 2025 Extra Give! Save the date and visit the special link we’ll post on November 21st to donate to the Lititz Historical Foundation
Here’s a photo of Major John R. Bricker and his G.A.R. regiment which held a reunion in Lititz Springs Park in 1902. Bricker is standing in the back row, fifth from the left. The G.A.R., or Grand Army of the Republic, was a fraternal organization made up of veterans who served in the Civil War.
November 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Here’s a photo of Major John R. Bricker and his G.A.R. regiment which held a reunion in Lititz Springs Park in 1902. Bricker is standing in the back row, fifth from the left. The G.A.R., or Grand Army of the Republic, was a fraternal organization made up of veterans who served in the Civil War.
Beginning in the 1940s, Henry Tennis operated a very successful coal business in Lexington, a hamlet which is just north of Lititz.
November 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Beginning in the 1940s, Henry Tennis operated a very successful coal business in Lexington, a hamlet which is just north of Lititz.
Save the date for this beloved holiday event!
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Annual Community Christmas Carol Sing
Event in Lititz, PA by Lititz Historical Foundation on Thursday, December 11 2025 with 720 people interested and 33 people going.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Save the date for this beloved holiday event!
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The Reading and Columbia Railroad’s No. 729 train car is shown here situated along the Millway train station during the 1930s. This stop, located between Ephrata and Rothsville, picked up passengers as well as freight.
November 6, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The Reading and Columbia Railroad’s No. 729 train car is shown here situated along the Millway train station during the 1930s. This stop, located between Ephrata and Rothsville, picked up passengers as well as freight.
In 1905, Frank Bentz (right) would take over the Brunnerville Iron Foundry. Often, he would set up exhibits of his products at both the Lancaster and Reading Fairs with products including Farmer’s Friend” cellar grates, troughs, and window sashes. Bentz is seen here with his wife
November 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
In 1905, Frank Bentz (right) would take over the Brunnerville Iron Foundry. Often, he would set up exhibits of his products at both the Lancaster and Reading Fairs with products including Farmer’s Friend” cellar grates, troughs, and window sashes. Bentz is seen here with his wife