Collection contains material pertaining to pageants, festivals, and celebrations in Lancaster County. The majority of the collection pertains to the "Pageant of Liberty," celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence (1776-1926), and the "Pageant of Gratitude," commemorating the 200th anniversary of the formation of Lancaster County (1729-1929). Included are scripts, minutes, programs, invitations, correspondence, financial records, tickets, photographs, blueprints, and sheet music.
Group of men in colonial costumes, Pageant of Gratitude, June 24, 25, and 26, 1929. Identified on back of photo are: R. Gerhart; J. Breneman; Robinson, Lindeman; Vaux; Helm; H. Nevin [?]; Pilgrim; Geyer; Glass; Wiker; Dr. Becker; D. Darmstaetter; Dippel, J. Kendig