What counts as success? Public history advocacy in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
09 September 2026 – Eric Schubert and Evan Hanzelman
Does historic preservation in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and across the United States succeed? The answer depends on how success is defined. If preservation is measured only by whether every historic building survives, then it will always fall short. For public historians and preservation advocates, however, success includes building public awareness, creating long-term protections, and laying the groundwork for future action. Read More