President James Buchanan once referred to Wheatland as his “agreeable country residence about a mile and a half from Lancaster City.” Today guests can tour the home as guides share Buchanan’s family story. He was known as a stern, but lovable bachelor uncle who raised orphaned nieces and nephews while being a successful attorney. Wheatland is also famous for serving as Buchanan’s presidential campaign headquarters in 1857. Located at the bottom of the Wheatland driveway is the well known Frog Pond, beloved by Buchanan who requested a drink from its spring before he passed away.

230 North President Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603, 717-392-4633

Long's Park Dutch Wonderland Central Market Amish Farm and House The Phillips Museum of Art Landis Valley Museum North Museum of Nature and Science Mennonite Life Information Center Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre American Music Theatre Fulton Theatre The Lancaster Science Factory Wheatland Hands-on House, Children's Museum of Lancaster Historic Rock Ford The United States Hot Air Balloon Team Tanger Arboretum Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society Holtwood Dam The Demuth Museum Historic St. Mary's Church

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