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AN INITIAL HISTORY OF THE MAYTOWN MUSEUM HOUSE 4 WEST HIGH STREET by The Rev Robert M Lescallette On May 1, 1760, Jacob and Elizabeth Downer, German Mennonite land speculators who had earlier been active in the real estate market on the eastern side of Lancaster County, laid out the town of Maytown, in Donegal Township, on acreage... more
The Maytown 250 Event, which celebrated our town's remarkable history is now, itself, history The period embracing April 29 through May 2, 2010 was a real high-point in our communal history---and many are wishing it was yet to be The weather, which had earlier been a concern, turned out to be nearly perfect Thursday and Friday were cool and... more
The purpose of the Maytown Historical Society is to develop and maintain a continuing, written history of Maytown and East Donegal Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania To seek, acquire/loan and preserve all documents, artifacts and other mementos which exemplify lifestyles and or events of historical significance To research,... more
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Want to give a great big thank you to all that came out to Mayfest today! For a small town event we had a great turnout, we completely sold out of food well before we were expecting and really appreciate the support. Special thanks to those who opened up their homes, we appreciate everyone in the community for coming together and making this event happen with us! If you need an historial signs made for your house head to AmericanSignLetters.com See you all again soon!
Mayfest Underway! Make sure to stop out and enjoy lunch with us! Multiple vendors and reenactment areas set up and the house and garden tours underway! We could not ask for a more beautiful day! Thanks to all participating!
Preparations underway! Maypole is up and displays are about finished. Make sure to join us for a great time with the family! May the 4th be with you, and May the 5th be a great day!
We are one week away! Come join us Saturday May 5th as we celebrate Maytown’s 258th Birthday! Traditional events such as the cake walk and maypole dance will be performed, along with various demonstrators of trades of the time and multiple vendors. Come enjoy both breakfast and lunch at the Historical Society’s food stand and go on tour of the various houses and gardens open throughout town. Hoping for a great turnout and thanks to all who have helped make this event possible!
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Maytown 250 DVD
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Maytown Pottery
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