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Greetings friends of Authentic,
Labor Day has now passed us by, the summer season has come to a close and the wonderful fall time of year is upon us. You can feel it in the air! Cooler days and nights, shorter day light hours, it will be time to break out the sweatshirts and sweaters before you know it. The fall harvest is in full swing here in Lancaster County! This is a perfect time for a get-a-way to enjoy our beautiful farmlands as the rich bounty is harvested. This newsletter will give you some ideas to help plan your visit, and remember every innkeeper can help you find unique treasures to explore while here.
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Wilbur Chocolate Company Spotlight!
 No trip to Lancaster County is complete without a visit to our area's famous chocolate manufacturer. Located in the town of Lititz Pennsylvania is The Wilbur Chocolate Company.
Wilbur is noted for its fine quality Chocolate Coatings. The manufacturing plants currently produce over 240 million pounds of chocolate products, and other various food ingredients each year. The products are manufactured and shipped to confectioners, dairies, bakers, and candy makers across the nation.
 They have a large selection of consumer and gift items in their Candy Store in Lititz. While there be sure to check out the Museum full of chocolate manufacturing memorabilia as well as antique chocolate pots, and don't forget to sample their famous Wilbur Buds! Be sure to ask your innkeeper for a coupon for a free 1/4 pound bag of Wilbur Buds with a $25 purchase!
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Pennsylvania Civil War Road Show Comes
to Lancaster County
 As all Civil War history buffs know, this year is the 150th Anniversary of the start of the Civil War, and with that milestone comes a multitude of commemorative events and activities. One such event that's coming to Lancaster County, is the PA Civil War Road Show.
The Pennsylvania Civil War 150 Road Show i s a traveling exhibition housed in an expandable 53-foot tractor-trailer created for Pennsylvania residents and visitors of all ages. From 2011 to 2014, it will travel throughout the Commonwealth (making stops in all 67 counties) bringing its interactive exhibits to each host location. Visitors will also experience related programs and performances under a Civil War-era tent. The road show features hands-on, interactive displays to tell stories that will be engaging for the whole family. From the original "3-D experience" of stereoscopes, to the voices of individual Pennsylvanians, to the scenes of camp and home life, visitors will be immersed in a new understanding of how America's greatest crisis changed the lives of Pennsylvanians.
The Road Show (including Encampments / Reenactors) is being hosted at the
Ephrata Public Library, located at 550 South Reading Road in Ephrata. Dates and times are:
- Saturday, September 17th: 10 am - 6 pm
- Sunday, September 18th: 10 am - 6 pm
- Monday, September 19th: 10 am - 6 pm
Additional related lectures, concerts, performances and events include
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(held at the Ephrata Library unless otherwise noted)
Catherine F. Reynolds on John F. ReynoldsSaturday, September 10th at 2:00 pm
The 1863 Gettysburg CiviliansMonday, September 12th at 6:00 pm
Unlikely Allies: Fort Delaware's Prison Community in the Civil WarTuesday, September 13th at 6:30 pm
Jeb Stuart's Horse ArtilleryWednesday, September 14th at 6:30 pm
Judith Giesberg, Author of "The Army at Home: Woman and the Civil War on the Northern Front"Thursday, September 15th at 6:30 pm
Civil War Minstrel and His LadySaturday, September 17th at 10:00 am
Civil War TableauxSaturday, September 17th at 11:00 am
The Battle Between North and South with Patrick FalciSaturday, September 17th at 12:30 pm
Demonstration by the Civil War Dance FoundationSaturday, September 17th at 1:30 pm
Susquehanna Travelers in ConcertSaturday, September 17th at 3:00 pm
Ghosts of GettysburgSaturday, September 17th at 6:00 pm
George Washington Sandoe, The First to Fall at GettysburgSunday, September 18th, 12:00 noon
The Battle of Gettysburg Multimedia Program at Sight and SoundSunday, September 18th at 1:00 pm
General James LongstreetSunday, September 18th at 2:00 pm
American Girl Tea PartyMonday, September 19th at 4:00 pm
Underground Railroad in Lancaster County and Southern PennsylvaniaMonday, September 19th at 6:30 pm
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Area Attractions!
Believe it or not, it's time to start planning your holiday shopping!
Don't wait until November or December... early autumn is the ideal time to get a head start on fulfilling your holiday shopping list. And Lancaster County is the perfect place to do it! While we're renowned for our outlet malls, like Rockvale Square and Tanger Outlets, there's an amazing array of other shopping to explore in Lancaster County. Amish quilts & crafts, antiques, artwork, local foods, furniture, clothing, books, collectibles, local beer and wine, and much more... so come with your trunk empty, and return home with the perfect holiday gifts for your family and friends! Of course your shopping trip goes best with a stay at one of our "Authentic B&Bs of Lancaster County"... and your Authentic innkeeper can help you find just the right places to shop!
Watch for additional activities in upcoming editions of Authentic B&B Newsletters... and be sure to ask your Authentic innkeeper for discount coupons for all of our Partner businesses!
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The Pressroom "Where Great Food and Drink Make Headlines"
The city of Lancaster offers many unique dining experiences. Across the street from Central Market, you can experience great food in a building dating back to the 1700's. 
The Victorian building originally housed the Steinman Hardware Co. In 1995 it became
The Pressroom complete with a newspaper themed menu. The main dining room inside is furnished with cozy booths. Or for casual, lighter dining, the Pressroom Bar is a great place to socialize. But in the summer months, Steinman Park is an exceptional area for outdoor dining, featuring a 20 foot waterfall and beautiful landscaping. 
The menu offers a wide variety from pizza and pastas and sandwiches, to rack of lamb and filets. The dinner prices range from $11 to $31. Lunch is offered Monday thru Saturday and dinner is offered Tuesday thru Sunday. And be sure to ask your Innkeeper for the Authentic Passport Coupon!
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Culture is Alive and Well In and Around Lancaster!
Summertime's warm sunny days are giving way to cooler, crisp fall weather in Lancaster County. Fall is a great time to come to Lancaster county and enjoy a concert or show. We have some fantastic entertainment, from quality shows that rival Broadway shows to concerts with top entertainers. Come stay the night at one of our lovely bed and breakfasts and enjoy the arts and entertainment that Lancaster County has to offer. Visit our website for a complete listing of our inns.
*indicates Authentic Passport partners
PERFORMANCES:
717-397-7425
9/7 -9/25 The All Night Strut-a 30's & 40's musical revue
10/19 - 11/6 Gaslight - a psychological thriller
717-898-1900
Now through- 10/1 I Love A Piano - a salute to Irving Berlin
10/6 - 11/12 Me and My Girl - A charming and funny musical about a working-class guy who inherits the title of Earl and all it's fortunes.
Hershey Theatre click here for a full listing of concerts, events and performances
717-534-3403
10/11 -10/13 Young Frankenstein
11/8 -11/13 A Christmas Story: The Musical
717-533-8525 Box office open Wed. noon - 4pm
10/20 - 10/23 & 10/27 - 10/30
Anna in the Tropics -a pulitzer prize winning play.
717-687-4300
Now through 10/29 John Loves Mary
717-687-7800 or 800-377-1277 Now through 10/22 Joseph
(717) 214-2787
9/9 - 11/17 Around the World in 210 Minutes- An IMAX Travel Series
717-214-ARTS (2787) 9/10 Class Act featuring Rita, Vinyl Groov with Diane Wilson-Bedford and Art Proctor 9/23 Carolina Chocolate Drops
717-733-7966 9/8 - 9/17 Equus - Peter's shaffer's powerful and provovtive drama 10/20 - 11/5 Evil Dead- a campy, over-the- top Halloween treat
CONCERTS: 800-648-4102 9/10 - 10/8 Dance Explosion 9/24 The Fall Doo Wop Cavalcade 9/27 - 9/28 Celtic Thunder 10/12 Steve Miller Band (click here for a full listing of concerts) 717-361-1508 10/9 SF Jazz Quintet 10/17 English concert 11/29 Canadian Brass 717-291-6440 9/30 - 10/1 & 10/2 A Scottish Fantasy 11/11, 11/12 & 11/13 Carmina Burovan plus a world Premiere
Hershey 717-534-3911
10/28 Third Day
11/2 - 11/6 Disney on Ice
Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Stage
800-790-4069
9/14 - 12/2 The Confession, A Musical -a musical adaption of a trilogy of Bevery Lewis' bestselling amish novels
On the first Friday of each month the arts come alive in Lancaster. Over 60 art galleries and shops stay open till 9:00 PM, some later. Stroll the sidewalks of downtown Lancaster and enjoy the many art shops as well as many unique owner/operated boutiques. Music, food and fun can be had by all. This popular event draws a crowd so the streets are busy with activities. There is a trolley available to ride from 6:30 - 9 PM running 20 minute loops around the core of downtown. For more information on this event check this link, Lancaster Arts.
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Recipe Corner
Apple season is in full tilt here in Lancaster County. So this is a perfect time to feature an apple recipe. Here is one to make your mouth water just thinking about it!
Baked Apple French Toast
3/4 C. brown sugar 18 slices (1/4" thick) day-old
1/2 C. butter French bread
2 T. light corn syrup 4 tart apples, peeled and sliced
3 eggs thin
3/4 C. milk 1 tsp. vanilla
SAUCE:
1 C. applesauce 10 oz. jar apple jelly
1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/8 tsp. cloves
In a small saucepan, combine sugar, butter and syrup; boil about 5 minutes until thick. Pour into an ungreased 9x13" pan. Arrange apples on top of syrup. Mix eggs, milk and vanilla. Dip French bread in egg mixture, arrange over top of apple slices. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from refrigerator 1 hour before baking . Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 45 minutes until top is browned. Serves 15.
Sauce: Combine applesauce, jelly, cinnamon and cloves, cook over medium heat until jelly is melted. Spoon warm sauce on top and let set a bit before serving. (Even better reheated.)
This recipe is courtesy of The Hurst House Bed and Breakfast located at 154 E. Farmersville Road Ephrata, Pennsylvania, Innkeepers Rich and Bert Hurst.
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We hope you enjoy this newsletter, and please feel free to share it with friends and family. Thank you for your patronage and we'll see you soon in Lancaster County!
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Sincerely,
The Innkeepers of
Authentic Bed & Breakfasts of Lancaster County |
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