The course for this event crosses the Susquehanna River via the Veterans Memorial Bridge (Rt. 462) between Lancaster and York County. The bridge is closed to all other traffic during the event. Proceeds benefit the Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center. Participants can register early or on the day of the event beginning at 7:30 AM. Visit parivertowns.com or call (717) 684-5249 for registration information. Please, no pets!

Proceeds benefit the Haldeman Mansion. This event features local artists and crafts persons displaying a variety of unique and unusual handmade gifts - all in a setting modeled after the outdoor Christmas markets in Germany! Look for jewelry, candles, Christmas decorations, wreaths, hand-crocheted hats, note cards, drawings, paintings, food, and more. Admission is free. For more information, contact Elaine Jackson at (717) 426-3794.

This walking tour covers the history of the iron furnace industry located between Columbia and Marietta from the late 1800's to the early 1900's. For more information or to register, contact rivertownes@comcast.net .

The town of Columbia is located in the heart of the Susquehanna Riverlands. Columbia's unique story is hidden in historic sites and other special places throughout town. This walking tour can be educational for people of all ages. Dress for the weather and wear sneakers/walking shoes! There is no fee for the tour.

Above the town of Columbia, the Susquehanna turns west. Beyond the reach of dams, this part of the river retains much of its natural character. Without the noise of powerboats and jet skis, it's now known for passive recreation. But during the early 1900's, the area bustled. A waning iron industry was still making noise, and a new rail line, dam, and bridge was being constructed. Recreation was big too, with trolleys running to an amusement park atop Chickies Rock and steam ferries carrying passengers to and from vacation hotspots at Accomac and Wildcat Falls. While largely lost to time, postcards of the era give us a glimpse of the activities of the day. Join us as Mark Arbogast takes us on a postcard journey to this past era where the river turns west.

Each lecture $10 per person. Visit www.susquehannaheritage.org/events to register. Advance registration is required. Doors open at 6:00 PM. For additional questions, contact the Zimmerman Center for Heritage at (717)252-0229 x 7.