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Mia Arrison -Local Guide

2 years ago

I was disappointed that they talked primarily of the Buchanan family and very little about the house. I suppose that was because the Buchanan family did not build the house but only bought it from the Jenkins family. The tour was not very long and...Read More

Credible Critic -Local Guide

7 months ago

A very interesting display of a residence of the 15th US President.The tour of the house was impressive, and our guide did a good job explaining many events and people in detail. The film shown at the beginning of the tour did a...Read More

Cindy Rotermund -Local Guide

a year ago

I am a presidential history buff and have visited several of the presidential libraries. This particiular museum is not part of the National Archives & Records Admin. (NARA) but it is well worth the visit. I was very impressed by the house...Read More

Joseph Bullen -Local Guide

a year ago

The 20 minute film shown prior to the tour gave context to both Buchanan’s presidency and Wheatland itself.I dreaded the fact that I was the only one on the 3 o’clock tour. The docents, however, made me feel welcome. Gerry, who has been leading tours...Read More

Kyle Kendrick -Local Guide

7 years ago

This place exceeded my expectations. The house and almost all the furnishings are original right down to the Limoges china in the dining room. Surprised to find that Harriet Lane has a personal friendship with Queen Victoria white her uncle was ambassador to...Read More

Andi Zak -Local Guide

2 years ago

Enjoyed learning about this president who isn't often referenced. Was part of a curious group who asked great questions. Also enjoyed hearing about Harriet Lane who endured the loss of her parents at a young age but was so important during President Buchanan's life in...Read More

Sharon Smith

3 years ago

I wish I could leave two separate reviews, one for the short movie (which would be rated a 1) and the tour (which would be rated a 5). The most disappointing thing about the movie was that it spent a long time speculating...Read More

Nathan Slocum -Local Guide

7 months ago

Annette Haldeman -Local Guide

6 months ago

This was a truly awesome tour. It was especially neat to have our tour guide, Doug, appear in the film that we saw before going on the tour. However, it was even better that Doug was an awesome tour guide and he really knew his...Read More

Bill O

6 months ago

I enjoyed this tour very much. It starts with a movie presentation at the beginning of the tour that gives you information on President Buchanan's life. After the movie you walk to the house where we were greeted by Douglas our tour guide who was...Read More

Robert Holden -Local Guide

a year ago

We try to visit as many Presidential homes/museums as we can. Knowing so little about President Buchanan we decided to visit. We were not disappointed!! Our guide, Karen, made our tour! She was dressed in period attire, was very personable, provided valuable information all...Read More

Kelsey K -Local Guide

a year ago

The tour of the house was great and our tour guide was amazing. He shared so much about different designs of the house while weaving in the family dynamic and history. The film before the tour was also very good. Many historical homes only show...Read More

eric hoffa -Local Guide

11 months ago

This was my first visit to Wheatland. Bearing in mind that this is not a National Historic Site, the estate and grounds are kept in very good condition and the staff was knowledgeable and helpful. I was able to secure the last remaining ticket for...Read More

Amy Mescia

a year ago

1/3 of this movie was about James Buchanan’s sexuality, which was a total cringe moment with a 7 and 9 year old in tow. Our whole family gathered to visit this home and while we loved the tour and tour guide, the movie was really...Read More

Sonya Wysocki -Local Guide

2 years ago

Had a very nice time here with my family. The price includes a video introduction in which I learned more about President Buchanan than they taught us in school. Then the tour of the house is cool because you can get extremely close to all...Read More

Mike Savad -Local Guide

a year ago

First off, if the people that own the place is reading this - shorten the film. The first step is to sit for a long 30 min presentation for a so-so, totally forgettable president, that may have triggered a war. There was way too much...Read More

Earl Harris -Local Guide

a year ago

The tour begins at the Lancaster Historical Society off Presidents Street. Visitors watch a fifteen minute video about President Buchanan and then proceed to Wheatland House for a guided tour. This is very informative and most of the furniture and artifacts belonged to President...Read More

Jennifer D. -Local Guide

2 years ago

You start with a 20 minute video that gives you a background on Mr. Buchanan’s life. You then head to the house for a tour, the guide was very informative & you get an up close & personal look at original items belonging to the...Read More

Kellie Corcoran

7 years ago

My sister and I love history and visiting these types of houses. Even though the set-up is smaller than others, we were really impressed with our tour guide. We went on a Monday, and the man who did our tour was very interesting and knowledgeable....Read More

Caleb Lohr -Local Guide

2 years ago

They strike the right balance here by acknowledging Buchanan’s shortcomings as president while also pointing out his accomplishments over a long political career without engaging in hero worship. The house itself is amazing and features many items owned by Buchanan. My tour guide was exceptional,...Read More

LJ C (Lori)

2 years ago

The house tour was informative and well done. Prior to the house tour you watch a 30 minute video about Buchanan of which the first 6 minutes, “historians” speculate on his sexual orientation. They offer zero evidence in primary source documents for...Read More

Thomas Pino -Local Guide

6 years ago

Very modern museum on location that highlights some of Pennsylvania and Lancaster' county history. The guided tour of the Buchanan house was very well done. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and professional. The mansion is nothing exceptional to see. But you...Read More

Vincent Ringer -Local Guide

2 years ago

Guides in period dress take visitors from room to room, speaking of the history of the mansion and those who resided there. The triumphs and disappointments of the sole President of the United States from the State of Pennsylvania are related in a theater presentation...Read More

Robin H

2 years ago

1 star for the video that starts the tour and 5 stars for the house tour. The video spent waaaaaay too much time speculating if James was gay or not. Really, who cares? Did it have any effect on his leadership or decisions? No? Then...Read More

Karen Kasny -Local Guide

7 years ago

Outstanding! If you are a fan of history, this is a must see. Visitors can explore the grounds at their leisure but are not allowed to tour the main home on their own (tours are offered on an hourly basis). My...Read More

cynthia willis

2 years ago

Staff insisted on closing door to small movie room crowded with people. A family of four had a loose cough and were all blowing their noses. They were sick. I opened the door. Little noise came in from the entry and no movie noise could...Read More

Patty Penna -Local Guide

5 years ago

This was a happy surprise in Lancaster. I arrived at the museum right on the time for the last tour, and I got to visit James Buchanan's House guided by Bob, a very friendly and kind tour guide dressed in a victorian costume. The house...Read More

Ed Murphy -Local Guide

6 years ago

President James Buchanan gets a bad rap: our tour guide admitted as much. The tour of Wheatland, however, was better than many other such tours, with our tour guide knowledgeable not just about Buchanan, but about the era in which he lived, and people...Read More

john deola -Local Guide

6 years ago

This is not a bad place to spend the day. There are a lot of original pieces of our former president and everything is very well preserved. They have a lot of pieces still in restoration which you can see behind glass windows in the...Read More

Brian Andreychek -Local Guide

5 years ago

Went here on a field trip with my kid's class. Decent trip. Can't complain. Did a similar one to Rockford plantation and this was waaay better. Not only did they talk about James Buchanan and his contributions, but kids good a lot of if his...Read More

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