Wheatland (James Buchanan House)
Wheatland
The Federal-style home of James Buchanan, the 15th President of the United States, where guided tours explore the nation’s divisions in the years before the Civil War.
Wheatland lies on the west side of Lancaster city. This Federal-style brick mansion, completed in 1828, is where Buchanan spent much of his time before and after his presidency. Guides in period costume lead tours through rooms that retain many of Buchanan’s original furnishings and personal collections. The tour also covers his controversial administration on the eve of the Civil War and his status as the only lifelong bachelor to serve as U.S. President. Tours last about 1 hour and admission is about US$15. Open days are fewer in winter, so check the official website first.
Opening hours
Apr–Oct, Wed–Sun, about 10:00–16:00; shorter in winter
Nearby sights
- Downtown Lancaster
- Lancaster Central Market
- Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum
- Hans Herr House
- Hunsecker's Mill Covered Bridge
- Dutch Wonderland
- Lititz
- Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery