President James Buchanan's Wheatland

Category: Historical landmark

Address: 1120 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA

Phone: +17173924633

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10AM–3PM

Wednesday: 10AM–3PM

Thursday: 10AM–3PM

Friday: 10AM–3PM

Saturday: 10AM–3PM

Reviews

Adrianna Lee

Jun 3, 2022

The tour was directed by an individual in period costume. Tour is extensive and worth the price of admission. Parking is readily available

Mia Arrison

May 26, 2022

I was disappointed that they talked primarily of the Buchanan family and very little about the house. I suppose that was because the Buchanan family did not build the house but only bought it from the Jenkins family. The tour was not very long and was abbreviated because neither the third floor nor basement were included. I probably wouldn’t have done the tour if I knew it was all about the family and not the house.

Allison DeInnocentiis

Apr 23, 2022

Such a wonderful experience! A lot of history in Lancaster, PA to discover. The grounds are so beautiful, and the tour is packed full of information.

Jacob Ahlstrand

Apr 22, 2022

Excellent tour by an excellent docent! I was the only one on my tour so I got to learn a lot. Beautiful house and grounds and a lot of interesting history about a not super well-known president. Would also recommend the local history exhibits in the visitors center. They're included with admission and are really interesting

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Questions & Answers

Is it geared towards Children?

Karen Scienski | Jan 14, 2020
Holly Pentz | Jan 15, 2020

We found the movie and it’s discussion of homosexuality very inappropriate for children.

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is there a specific address that the motorcoach is to drop off and pick up

lucia thomas | Jan 14, 2020
President James Buchanan's Wheatland (Owner) | Jan 15, 2020

Hi Lucia: There are two entrances that are available: 230 North President Avenue and 1120 Marietta Avenue. We've made a helpful map that is available on our website about where to enter and where to drop off a group. Since we cannot post a URL, it is on our main website under the "Visit" main menu option and then select "Group & Bus Tours."

Must we sign up for hours before hand?

Daneen collier | Jan 14, 2019
Helen Papeika | Jan 15, 2019

We went on a holiday weekend and I'm very glad we had advanced reservations

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How much is the fee for the tour?

JBH | Jan 14, 2019
K J Frobe | Jan 15, 2019

It was a wonderful tour. The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.

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Will there be a James Buchanan in the house on President's Day?

John S. | Jan 14, 2019
Brandon Dougherty | Jan 15, 2019

There is but he doesn't say anything. The place is nice but Buchanan wasn't interesting in real life so it's fitting he doesn't say anything in the house.

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Are you open on Sunday

Craig Williams | Jan 14, 2019
John S. | Jan 15, 2019

Is James Bucchannan home for a picture with him?

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Can you leave and come back during the day you've paid for?

Lisa Steffen | Jan 14, 2018
Janine Jaro | Jan 15, 2018

I know that there are specific paid tour times, which allows entrance into the house for that time only. Gift shop & grounds are open to the public without fee as I recall...

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What is the parking situation?

frank brown | Jul 25, 2021
Ed Bruno | Jul 26, 2021

There's a parking lot on site.

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