April 04, 2025 - Lancaster, PA

ADVISORY - Recognizing 100 Years of PA Agriculture, Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum Opens Centennial Celebration with Ribbon Cutting

The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) and Northern Lancaster Chamber of Commerce today launched the 100th anniversary celebration of Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, recognizing the critical role agriculture plays in Pennsylvania's past, present, and future. PHMC Executive Director Andrea Lowery joined Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Lisa Graybeal, Site Administrator Shawn Gladden, and Northern Lancaster Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Liz Ackerman to commemorate this milestone.

"PHMC is honored to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum," said Andrea Lowery, Executive Director of PHMC. "This museum, born from the Landis brothers' vision, has grown into a national treasure, offering invaluable insights into Pennsylvania's agricultural heritage. We are dedicated to supporting its continued growth and ensuring that its vital educational mission thrives for the next century."

Speaker list:
Liz Ackerman, Executive Director, Northern Lancaster Chamber of Commerce
Shawn Gladden, Site Administrator, Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum
Melissa Mann, Director, Bureau of Historic Sites & Museums
Deputy Secretary Lisa Graybeal, Department of Agriculture
Andrea Lowery, Executive Director, PHMC
Stephen Ranck, Outreach Coordinator, Congressman Lloyd Smucker's Office

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