Category Archives: Events

Annual Christmas Open House

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Randy

Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 1 – 4 pm. Come join us for the Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley’s Christmas Open House. We will be printing the fifth in our series of Christmas drink coasters on the Bronstrup press. … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendar!

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Randy

The Lancaster Printers Fair is on for September 16 from 11am – 4pm. You’ll find us there along with much more. Come see us! Directions and details here. You can also visit the local maker space, the Make717 Innovation Center … Continue reading →

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January 2023 APHA Calendar Page

Posted on January 1, 2023 by Randy

This year for the first time we submitted a page for the APHA Chesapeake collaborative calendar. You can buy it here and support a great group… and get a calendar like no other! You can also view each month here. … Continue reading →

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2022 Christmas Open House Coaster

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Randy

For the fourth Christmas celebration in a row at the HSCV Museum we produced a two-color coaster. We printed around 150 of these for visitors as they waited. While they waited, Jeff printed the red on the C&P and then … Continue reading →

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1976 Ephrata Fair Parade

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Randy

In 1976 the Historical Society expressed an interest in having a float in the Ephrata Fair Parade for the country’s Bicentennial. The Junior Historians did much of the work, putting the Bronstrup iron press on a farm wagon and decorating … Continue reading →

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Chesapeake APHA Visit

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Randy

On Saturday, June 11 the Chesapeake Chapter of the American Printing History Association (of which Conestoga Press is a member) was hosted by us for a field trip. We began with a special visit to the Ephrata Cloister, enjoyed a … Continue reading →

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2021 Historical Society Holiday Open House

Posted on December 4, 2021 by Randy

Join us Sunday, December 5, at the HSCV Museum for the return of our Annual Open House. Tour the museum, which is specially decorated for the Holidays, meet Santa, and stop by the Print Shop where we’re printing the latest … Continue reading →

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Lancaster Printers Fair – 9.18.21

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Randy

Come visit us and the other great vendors at this great annual fair. This year it is located on the grounds of the Ken Kulakowsky Center for Letterpress and Book Arts at 117 Parkside Avenue, Lancaster PA. The Center will … Continue reading →

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Printing at the Pressed Plate

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Randy

On Saturday, February 22, 2020, we will be printing on site at the Pressed Plate at 52 East Main Street in Ephrata, PA. We are helping to celebrate their first anniversary by printing a special souvenir from 2 – 4 … Continue reading →

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Packed Shop for Christmas

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Randy

We had a good turnout for the cold and rainy day and at times the shop was full. It started with a full staff and all volunteers donning aprons and performing various tasks while talking to visitors. After Jeff solved … Continue reading →

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