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SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXI • NO 2
Bringing history to life BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
Encampment will take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, t’s no secret that Lancaster May 17, 18 and 19. On Friday, County is a haven for histor- the event will be open from ically significant artifacts and noon to 4 p.m.; on Saturday, remnants of bygone eras. The area demonstrations will run from has served as the background 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and on Sunday, for some of the country’s most activities will be held from pivotal events. The ruins of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission for the second Columthe encampment b i a - Wr i g h t s v i l l e will be free, and bridge still poke parking will be “You can get out of the Susqueavailable for a set history from hanna River, cost per vehicle. reminding locals of Refreshments will books, but to the day Union solb e av a i l a b l e t o actually walk into purchase from Old diers set it ablaze it and experience Iron Grille. to halt advancing Confederate troops The Living Hisit - that’s rare.” in 1863. Another tory Encampment historic location will include tours of is the bir thplace the grounds, which of Robert Fulton, 1932 Robert will be populated with various Fulton Highway, Quarryville, groups of Civil War re-enactors. w h i c h i s n o w u s e d b y t h e Attendees will have opportunities Solanco Historical Society as to talk with the actors, who will the backdrop for its annual be dressed in period-accurate Living History Encampment. attire to offer information about T he 2 0 2 4 L i v i n g H i s tor y the Civil War and its impact on
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Confederate artillery crew re-enactors conduct an artillery demonstration at last year’s Living History Encampment.
American history. “The people who put these events together love history and they love what they do,” said historical fiction author Joel Moore, who has participated in the encampment for the last four
years. “We want to remember the soldiers who participated in that war, their living conditions and what they went through. They are people who were here and a part of our history.” In its early stages, the Living
Histor y Encampment was brought to life every year by roughly 40 participants, who set up a modest number of tents on the upper lawn of the Solanco Historical Society’s property. The event has expanded each year to See Living history pg 7
JJ Roach of Lancaster doesn’t see the world in the same way most people do. The 20-year-old artist has a keen eye for complex patterns and intricate details, which he often quickly spots in what appear to be ordinary settings. In 2020, JJ began leaning into his unique instincts to create elaborate, large-scale drawings that spare no detail. Over the last four years, JJ has continued to hone his craft by expanding his portfolio and
participating in art shows and events in Lancaster County and beyond, including the Philadelphia Eagles Art Gala Charity Auction held in March. “Green Is the Heart Inspired” was held from March 25 to April 15 at Arch Enemy Arts, a gallery located in Philadelphia’s historic Old City. The art gala and auction, which benefited the Eagles Autism Foundation, featured 35 pieces created by artists from the greater Philadelphia area. JJ was among three of the featured artists who have been See JJ Roach pg 5
The next generation of performers BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
M a ny c h i l d re n d re a m o f becoming a movie star or bringing stories to life on a theater stage. Although many kids outgrow their interest in pursuing a career in the performing arts, young aspiring actors who live in Lancaster County have a plethora of opportunities to step into the limelight. From productions at the Fulton Theatre in Lancaster city to shows offered by Sight & Sound Theatres in Strasburg to performances at Milburn Stone Theatre in North East, Md., the regional theater scene continues
to thrive. Leyla Dalrymple, a fourth-grader at Clermont Elementary School in Quarryville, is an ambitious thespian who feels most at home on the stage. “(Leyla) has always had a thing for performing. She’s always been passionate about it,” said Windsor Dalrymple, Leyla’s father. “Leyla’s never disappointed about what role she gets; she’s just happy to be on stage.” Leyla first entered the world of theater when she was 4 years old, starting out with acting classes for children offered by the Fulton Theatre. Leyla has also par ticipated in various
While rehearsing for “Cinderella,” Leyla Dalrymple (left) memorized the lines of her favorite character, Charlotte, who was played by See Student actress pg 12 Piper Murray.
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Lancaster artist featured in Eagles’ art gala