History in the making: a community tribute that brings local legends to life.
A detailed glimpse into Drumore’s Drumore Celebration, this volume collects speeches, reflections, and observational notes about a historic monument and the people who shaped it. It reads like a guided tour of local memory, showing how a small Lancaster County town honours its past and its heroes.
In these pages, you’ll encounter the dedication of a granite-and-bronze monument and portraits of the figures it honors, from Dr. David Ramsay to Col. Thomas Porter and Archibald Steele. The narration blends ceremony, biography, and civic pride, capturing the voices of speakers, descendants, and community leaders who ensured the ceremony stayed true to its purpose.
- Learn how the community framed its history through ceremony, plaques, and public art
- See which local and visiting figures contributed to the celebration and its legacy
- Discover portraits, artifacts, and photographs that document the event and its people
- Get a sense of 1920s-era historical society work, public memory, and local heritage efforts
Ideal for readers of local history, Pennsylvania heritage, and Revolutionary War era studies, this edition preserves a vivid snapshot of a county’s devotion to its past.