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SUMMARY:James Buchanan's 235th Birthday Celebration |
DESCRIPTION:Thursday April 23rd\, 2026 * 11:00 AM\nJoin us on Thursday\, April 23\, 2026\, as we kick-off America250 in Mercersburg and celebrate President James Buchanan’s 235th birthday!\nThe day will conclude with a presentation of the James Buchanan Award\, along with a special presentation by Dr. Cory James Young.\nWe encourage you to make a day out of it!\nThe following points of interest and activities will be available:\nJames Buchanan Statue: Take a moment to wish James Buchanan a Happy Birthday by visiting his statue in Mercersburg! \nTake a selfie and tag @MercersburgPA to be featured!\nLocation: 12 South Main Street\, Mercersburg PA\nJames Buchanan Birthplace State Park: (Dawn to Dusk)\nVisit the location of the Buchanan’s family’s trading post and the birthplace of the 15th President.\nLearn about the history of the property and its striking monument as well as First Lady Harriet Lane’s quest to honor her uncle and to preserve his legacy through her philanthropy and the creation of the state park.\nAddress: 2831 W Stony Batter Rd\, Mercersburg\, PA\nJames Buchanan Cabin: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nVisit the cabin in which James Buchanan was born.\nThis cabin was once part of a complex of buildings making up a thriving trading post established by James Buchanan\, Sr.\nThe structure moved several times before being restored in 1953 on the grounds of the Mercersburg Academy.\nWe thank the Mercersburg Academy for opening the cabin to the public on this special occasion!\nAddress: 1967 Mercersburg Academy Rd\, Mercersburg PA\nJames Buchanan Pub: (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM)\nCelebrate President Buchanan’s birthday in the boyhood home of our 15th President!\nSpecial lunch hours will be offered for the occasion\, and guests can enjoy drink and food specials throughout the day.\nAddress: 15 N Main Street\, Mercersburg PA\nJames Buchanan Award Reception/Presentation: 6:30 PM\nJoin us for complimentary refreshments and the presentation of the 2026 James Buchanan Award\, given to a member of our community who provides exemplary community service!\nAddress: The Upper West Conococheague Presbyterian Church\, 34 West Seminary Street\, Mercersburg\, PA.\nLecture by Special Guest\, Dr. Cory James Young: 7:15 PM\nHistorian Dr. Young will be sharing “Mercersburg\, Memory\, and Mr. Buchanan: The Persistence of Slavery in Antebellum Pennsylvania”.\nThis talk\, featuring recent research\, will touch on Pennsylvania slavery\, the Buchanan family\, and why these entangled histories remain poorly understood two centuries later. Dr. Cory James Young teaches at Iowa State University and is a scholar of abolition and slavery in the American North.\nAddress: The Upper West Conococheague Presbyterian Church\, 34 West Seminary Street\, Mercersburg\, PA.\nThe 2026 James Buchanan Celebration is sponsored by the Mercersburg Historical Society\, a 501c3 charitable organization. \nThose interested in supporting future programming may make donations by mail to P.O. Box 115\, Mercersburg\, PA 17236.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/james-buchanans-235th-birthday-celebration/
LOCATION:Downtown Mercersburg\, Mercersburg\, PA\, 17236\, United States
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