Do you love historic architecture? If so, this Saturday offers a rare glimpse to take a trip back in time to the days when York County was still part of Lancaster County.
Historic York, Inc., a local non-profit dedicated to architectural preservation, will be holding an open house at the historic Johanes & Cristina Schultz House in East York. Located at 508 Locust Grove Road, the Schultz House is believed to be the oldest in York County. The Schultz family was among the earliest settlers west of the Susquehanna River, before York County was even established. While the interior has been updated over the years, the original building is intact.
The event runs from 12 Noon to 5 p.m., with a cost of $15 per person, which includes lunch from Merica’s Smokehouse and a tour of the buildings and grounds. The 5-acre property includes the 1734 Schultz House, 1870 barn, summer kitchen, and smokehouse. Karen Arnold, executive director of Historic York, will be giving a presentation on German Colonial architecture at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
In addition to covering the costs associated with the event, monies raised will be used for maintenance of the property, listing on the National Register of Historic Places, and required utility upgrades.
The open house is sponsored by PeoplesBank and additional information can be obtained by visiting www.historicyork.org or calling 717-843-0320.
