Help Us Plan Boat Tours on the Susquehanna
Susquehanna Heritage is planning educational boat tours on the Susquehanna River. We need your help to offer the best service! Answer a few questions so we can make a great boating experience for residents and visitors. 
Saturday, April 20th at the Zimmerman Center
The Zimmerman Center for Heritage is the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail Visitor Contact Station and has a real NPS Park Ranger! Bring your child to meet the ranger, explore the history and environmental importance of the Susquehanna in this fun program. Children who complete the activities can earn ranger materials. Already a Junior Ranger? Earn new badges like the Chesapeake Bay Badge and the Green Ranger Patch. Program is free but preregistration is required.
     
Give for the River during Give Local York!
 
Friday May 3th, 12 AM - 12 PM

York County's biggest day of online giving.

Support Susquehanna Heritage's programs through this 24 hour giving marathon.

 


 

 For information, please contact Bill Wright, Director of Community Giving (717) 252-0229 ext. 6.
Spring Exhibit Showcases Local Artist
Susquehanna Heritage will host works from Columbia artist, Diana Thomas. The collection showcases her journey to paint fifty-five paintings of the Lower Susquehanna, one painting a week for over a year. Though the paintings are the most visible part of her unique project, 'Current Color - A Year on the River', there is more to this presentation.  Thomas decided to keep a weekly journal entry that portrays a strong current of life lessons flowing through her body of work.  She writes of the River's beauty and peaceful healing presence when her life was touched by tragedy.  These amazing works will be on display at Columbia Crossing River Trails Center between April and June. Entrance to the gallery is free but donations are appreciated. More Information Here.   
Creative River: Art Workshops at the River
During the Current Color exhibit, artist and nature-enthusiast, Diana Thomas, will lead three workshops to explore journaling, sketching, and painting. Ages 15 and older, all skill levels welcome. Materials will be provided and participants will receive a sketch book, journal and canvas to keep. Classes will take place rain or shine. Participants may register for just one class or all three. Receive a 20% discount if you sign up for all three sessions. 
  
The River Experience. Friday, June 7th,  6 PM - 9 PM.
Join us at the River Room above John Wright Restaurant in Wrightsville for our most important annual fundraising event. Great evening of fine food and drink samplings, music and a setting that can't be beat. Plus amazing, unique river experiences will be up for grabs in our silent auction! Support Susquehanna Heritage as we go National! 
 

For information on sponsorship opportunities please contact Bill Wright, Director of Community Giving  [email protected] or call (717) 252-0229 ext. 6.
Doc Hinkle's Egg Painting 
at Columbia Crossing
Saturday, April 13th  from  10 am to 12 pm
Celebrate Columbia's eggcelent history by decorating your eggs with Doc Hinkle's egg dye. This tradition goes back to 1893 when Samuel Hinkle developed Doc Hinkle's egg dye in his pharmacy here in Columbia.  Join us at Columbia Crossing to decorate 3 eggs for $3. All supplies, materials, snacks and drinks included.  Register by April 11th by calling 717-449-5607 or emailing [email protected] 


Susquehanna Heritage Astronomy Program Returns
Stars Over The Susquehanna
April 26 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Come to the river for an "out of this world" experience! Join Susquehanna Heritage at both of their locations to Find Your Park After Dark. At Columbia Crossing, join your friends and neighbors for a star party at Columbia River Park with the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County (AELC) to explore the cosmos up close with telescopes. Across the river at The Zimmerman Center for Heritage discover how early explorers like Captain John Smith navigated using the stars and explore the stories Native Americans told using the stars. At both sites, children ages 5-12 can become a Night Explorer and become a sworn in Junior Ranger by the National Park Service at The Zimmerman Center.
 
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Susquehanna Stewards!
Susquehanna Heritage asks you to be  a good steward of our river and its history. Each month we'll share one way you can help the river or protect its heritage. Try it out, be a river steward!
This Month: 
Spring Clean-Up
Mother Earth needs a little tidying up every spring. Help out whenever you step outside by picking up anything that doesn't belong. Your small effort creates a big difference.
Building the Dritt Mansion
Encore Presentation
Built around 1750, the Dritt Mansion has been stood along the Susquehanna for over 250 years! Enjoy a presentation focusing on the house's architectural elements, what went into creating them, and how the house was given new life through the Zimmerman family's restoration efforts. April 10th at 6:30 PM. 

Tadpole Time
Bring your little explorer to Columbia Crossing on Wednesday, April 10th at 10:30 AM to learn about Birds. Enjoy a story, activity, and make a bird feeder!
$4 per child. Register by calling 717-449-5607 or email [email protected]
Riverlands Trail Festival!
This great event is back for 2019! Join us on June 1st at Columbia River Park and along the NW River Trail from 10 am to 3 pm. 

Rent Our Facilities
Host your next family or business event at Columbia Crossing or the Zimmerman Center. All rentals support our important work along the River. 

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