Stevens & Smith Historical Site

A Place in History: The Story of Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith

This project is compelling because Thaddeus Stevens is one of the most under-rated political leaders in American history. It is potentially a very important historic site that will help round out some of the history of the mid-19th century that was so heavily concentrated in Lancaster.

- Robert S. Walker, former U.S. Congressman from Lancaster

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Closer to Equality — Capital Campaign

Our plan is to create a $20 million educational and interpretive complex, using the restored 19th century properties of Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith located in Historic Downtown Lancaster, PA – featuring an original cistern believed by historians and archaeologists to have been used by Stevens and Smith as a hiding place for escaping slaves along the Underground Railroad. This will honor the legacy of these extraordinary Americans and inspire people today to carry on the work these patriots began. Please join us by giving a gift. View the Friends of the Closer to Equality Capital Campaign.

A Place in History: The Story of Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith

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