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✨ Tickets Now Available!✨ On Tuesday, April 30 from 5-7pm, LancasterHistory is thrilled to welcome New York Times bestselling author Dr. Ilyon Woo for a talk and book signing about her latest book, "Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom," at the Ware Center for the Performing Arts. Described as three epic journeys compressed into one monumental bid for freedom, Master Slave Husband Wife is a historical American love story—one that would challenge the nation’s core precepts of life, liberty, and justice for all—that challenges us even now. Free & open to the public, register today to secure your seat at buff.ly/3TuZLO8. ... See MoreSee Less

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#WheatlandInDetail | How many candles does one table need? What looks like a cluttered table full of candles on the second floor landing is actually a very reasonable display for the time period. Before electricity, people used candles or oil lamps to light their way. At nighttime, once everyone retired to bed on the second floor, those lights were blown out. But what if you had to get up in the middle of the night or happened to be an early bird? Having a few extra chamber sticks, like the two you see on this table, offered a quick solution to light your way before traveling downstairs.

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#WheatlandInDetail | How many candles does one table need? What looks like a cluttered table full of candles on the second floor landing is actually a very reasonable display for the time period. Before electricity, people used candles or oil lamps to light their way. At nighttime, once everyone retired to bed on the second floor, those lights were blown out. But what if you had to get up in the middle of the night or happened to be an early bird? Having a few extra chamber sticks, like the two you see on this table, offered a quick solution to light your way before traveling downstairs.

#JamesBuchanan #wheatland #housemuseum #historichousemuseum #materialculture #lancasterpa #lancasterhistory
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