The Susquehanna National Heritage Area helps people and communities of Lancaster and York counties cultivate their connections with each other, the landscape, and their history. Check out our Heritage Partnership Program for more resources and opportunities.

Regional Projects Happening Now!

America250PA
The Lafayette Trail Project
Riverfest: Heritage Partnership

Networks & Collaboratives

Check out the following groups and initiatives working to highlight our region as a great place for cultural discovery.
Explore York
Discover Lancaster
Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County
Susquehanna Riverlands Conservation Landscape
York County Heritage Program

SNHA Key Partnerships & National Networks

Our success depends on strong, ongoing relationships with key state and national partners whose strategic priorities for the region align with our own.

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Regional & National Networks

We engage with networks of public and non-profit organizations that advocate for and promote the places and issues we care most about. SNHA links local organizations with national and state heritage and conservation networks. These organizations promote and advocate for places and issues we care about. SNHA participates and collaborates to bring nationally-recognized experts, advocates, and support to our region.

Chesapeake Conservation Partnership logo

Captain oh Smith National Historic Trail logo

 

Project & Program Partners

Our programs, projects, and visitor facilities involve partnerships with public and non-profit organizations that share our common interest in conservation, enhancement, and promotion.

African American Historical Society of South Central Pennsylvania
Columbia Borough
Chesapeake Conservancy
Discover Lancaster
Explore York 
Farm & Natural Lands Trust of York County
Lancaster Chamber
Lancaster Conservancy
Lancaster County Parks & Recreation
Lancaster County Planning Commission
Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority
Lancaster History
Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway
Mason-Dixon Trail Association 
Mennonite Life
Rivertownes PA USA
Susquehanna Greenway Partnership
Susquehanna Riverlands Conservation Landscape Collaborative
The Conservation Fund/Pennsylvania
York County Economic Alliance
York County History Center
York County Parks & Recreation
York County Planning Commission
Wrightsville Borough