Lancaster Capital Day 2026

Why should we care about what happened here nearly 250 years ago?

Because history isn’t just about what happened then. It’s about understanding who we are now.

In 1777, when the young nation was in crisis, Lancaster opened its doors. Congress came here. Leaders gathered here. Ordinary Lancastrians became part of an extraordinary moment in the story of America.

And that spirit of welcome, resilience, and community is still part of Lancaster today.

So this September, we’re not just remembering that one remarkable day, we’re celebrating it together.

🇺🇸 Lancaster Capital Day
📍 Downtown Lancaster
📅 Saturday, September 26
🎶 Live music • 🍴 Local food • 🏛️ Living history • 🎨 Makers & artists • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family fun & more

Come experience the story. Walk the streets where it happened. Meet the people who are keeping Lancaster’s story alive. And celebrate the city we get to call home today.

Be part of the inaugural Capital Day Festival. Follow along at @lancastercapitalday and make plans to join us September 26!

And if you want to dig even deeper into Lancaster’s remarkable role in the Revolution, Adam Zurn’s book: Capital Day: Lancaster and the Revolution, is a great place to start. Find it through Adam’s page @unchartedlancaster .

Nearly 250 years later, the story is still ours. Come celebrate it with us! 🇺🇸