Lancaster County Carriage & Antique Auction

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Lancaster County Carriage & Antique Auction

The Lancaster County Carriage & Antique Auction takes place annually on the last Friday in June. The sale begins at 8 a.m.

sharp, and continues throughout the day with a team of auctioneers taking bids under several tents and in the field. This event, which benefits the Bird-in-Hand Fire Company, has evolved into a wonderful day in the country. Equine and antique enthusiasts, consignors, local residents, out-of-town visitors, and whole families look forward to our auction each year. The auction truly has become a dest

ination for family outings. Because the sale is located in the picturesque village of Bird-in-Hand, it is a safe and accessible place to bring children and grandchildren. They delight in watching the miniature horses feed in their stalls and are amazed as handlers drive them around the grounds during their morning exercises. Families can wander between the tents at a leisurely pace and stop and enjoy the bidding. Eating breakfast and lunch at the food tent is a highlight of the day since the menus are family-friendly and the food is locally made. A wonderful spirit of cooperation is alive and well at the Carriage Auction and it spreads all over the grounds as the local community and out-of-town visitors come together to support the Hand-in-Hand Fire Company in this major fundraiser. The auction is a place where people are drawn together for a common cause. Many have brought items to sell, others have come to buy, and still others are part of the large network of volunteers who make the sale possible. Everyone, including passersby, gets caught up in the community spirit of the day. The vision of the auction is to provide a market for both consignors and buyers, raise funds for the Fire Company, and create a community event bringing all kinds of people together. We are excited that it has turned into a destination for many travelers. Our wish is that the auction will maintain high standards and continue to offer quality items. Our goal, now and in the future, is to make the day enjoyable for everyone. History

The Lancaster County Carriage and Antique Auction began in July of 2000 when Weavertown Coach Shop hosted the National Carriage Makers' Reunion in Bird-in-Hand. Jake King and Elam Petersheim wanted to clean out the corners around the shop and their barns where extra items had accumulated. With potential buyers coming to the area for the reunion, Elam and Jake scheduled a small sale on the day before the get-together. The news of the auction spread by word-of-mouth and 60 other people brought consignment items. It was a successful day and a fun addition to the reunion. Those who attended the sale encouraged Elam Petersheim, a local antique dealer, Jake King, and Paul Stoltzfus of Leola Coach, to make the auction an annual event. For seven years the auction was held at Elam Petersheim's farm on Belmont Road east of Gordonville. The auction grew steadily every year and the sale presently attracts up to 2,500 people who come from all over the East Coast and from places as far away as Texas and California. Three to six auctioneers are busy all day from 8 am till as late as 5:30 pm, taking bids from approximately 840 buyers. In 2008, the sale moved to the Village of Bird-in-Hand on land made available by the Smucker family. Proceeds now benefit the Bird-in-Hand Fire Company. The sale has remained a quality auction with 150-175 carriages sold on consignment as well as quilts, collectibles, antiques, tools and other quality merchandise. Its mission as a good, clean consignment auction selling quality merchandise has not changed. The goals are to continually strive to be fair and ethical, grow the auction by attracting both buyers and sellers, and at the end of the day, have many satisfied people leave the grounds with their pickup trucks and trailers full of quality purchases.

01/14/2025

( ) | People wade through deep snow around Penn Square in Lancaster, c. 1900. Watt & Shand Department Store appears to be open for business! (📸 General Collection, LancasterHistory)

12/25/2024

Wishing you all a Christmas filled with joy and a beautiful 2025!

12/18/2024

Let’s talk gifts! 🎁
❤️Tell us about a special antique that you either gifted or received for the holidays!
🕰️ Sometimes the most special gifts are the ones handed down through generations.

12/02/2024

Looking for something to do this Saturday? Check out these beautiful Mandala Christmas Ornaments and make one of your own during the upcoming Artisan Village Make & Take workshop! 🌲

Just in time for holiday decorating, the next Make & Take workshop at Artisan Village this Saturday, December 7 will teach you how to create your very own mandala Christmas ornaments for your tree or tabletop display.

To reserve your place, call (717) 344-6875.

11/25/2024

Thanksgiving is almost here, so we wanted to take a moment to express our thanks both to the surrounding community and those who come in from farther away to support us during the Bird-in-Hand Half Marathon, the Lancaster County Carriage & Antique Auction, the chicken BBQs and the Pot Pie Dinners throughout the year. The amazing support network we have always shows up—and that allows us to keep showing up to serve the community we love so much. As a fully-volunteer fire station, we completely depend on support from the helping hands of caring people like you. YOU make a big difference and we are incredibly grateful. Thanking you and wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving.

11/14/2024

Doug Tompkins, American businessman and co-founder of Esprit Clothing, assembled an extensive collection of Amish quilts, including 82 made in Lancaster County between 1880 and 1950. Join LancasterHistory on Saturday, November 9 for two special showings of a selection of quilts from the Esprit Quilt Collection at 11am and 2pm. The morning and afternoon showings will feature a selection of these iconic quilts and the opportunity to learn more about their history, cultural significance, and the women who made them.

Tickets are $10/LancasterHistory Members and $15/Non-Members. Tickets can be purchased or reserved online https://buff.ly/3BPRG1x or by calling (717) 392-4633.

10/28/2024

BIH Half Registration is open! Includes tech shirt and access to special events. Registration sells out early – join today!

10/17/2024

Just another day at the Register of Wills office at the Lancaster County Courthouse, circa 1915! The Register of Wills oversees the filing of wills and probate records as well as marriage licenses. The wall of drawers on the right contain the well folded and filed records of the office. Chief Deputy Register Christian F. Stoner is seated at left along with B. Frank Musser, Howard Paules, John Redsecker, and Christian F. Strickler. (📸 General Collection, LancasterHistory)

10/14/2024

Autumn is a spectacular season for shopping in Lancaster County. To catch the best of it, join us on Saturday, October 19 for our day-long Fall for Bird-in-Hand Artisan Village celebration. Enjoy free popcorn and cider while you shop, get special discounts from select artisans, and we’ll have more in store.

09/24/2024

Anyone collect baseball memorabilia? Here’s a great little historical piece on baseball in Lancaster. ⚾️

in 1956, centerfielder Willie Mays and the New York Giants faced off against the Philadelphia Phillies at Stumpf Field in Lancaster. This photo captures Mays running towards hitter Solly Hemus' blooper in the sixth inning. The ball bounces off the end of Mays' glove for a hit. The Phillies would win 6-2. This wouldn't be Mays' first time playing at Stumpf Field. Before joining the Giants, he played centerfield against the Lancaster Red Roses in 1950. Stumpf Field was the home of the Lancaster Red Roses, who played in the Interstate, Piedmont, and Eastern Leagues from 1938 to 1961. (📸 Johnny Hauck Photograph Collection, LancasterHistory)

09/19/2024

A historical celebration for Lancaster—coming up next week!

Celebrate the day Lancaster served as the nation’s capital for one day on September 27, 1777! LancasterHistory is throwing our first ever Capital Day Celebration on Friday, September 27 from 5:30-8pm. Full of family fun and quirky history, there will be activities throughout the evening to celebrate Lancaster’s claim to nation’s capital fame! Learn more and purchase tickets at https://buff.ly/47qFG2d.

09/17/2024

Do you collect Depression Glass? Here’s a Quick look at how these lovely pieces sparked some bright spots in otherwise dark times, and details on why they remain a collector’s dream today.

Depression glass was often given away as a promotional item during the Great Depression. It is known for its bright hues and pressed designs. Hunting for Depression glass is like dating—if it looks too perfect, it's probably not the real deal.

09/14/2024

(TBT) | Welcome back, students! Kids at the Mulberry Street School look warily at the camera in this c. 1900-1905 photograph. Perhaps they’re not quite ready for a new school year. The Mulberry Street School is now the site of Fulton Elementary School. (📸 Rebecca Walton Griest Photograph Collection, LancasterHistory)

09/13/2024

📣 You’ve asked and we’re answering—planning for the 2025 Bird-in-Hand Half Marathon is already underway! Save the date (September 5&6, 2025), share with friends, and plan to help us make 2025 our biggest and best race yet!
📸 Also - stay tuned in the coming weeks for professional 2024 race photos. We love our BIH-Half running family and can’t wait to share these amazing shots with you!

09/06/2024

08/14/2024

Check out this beautiful antique piece from a Lancaster-based artist!

Paint-decorated poplar dome-lid box decorated by the Compass Artist, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 19th century, with red and white dotted pinwheel flowers on a blue-green ground, 10½" x 13½", sold for $30,000 (est. $8000/12,000) at Pook & Pook, Inc., Auctions and Appraisals. It has a couple of losses to the bottom board, and the hasp plate is probably replaced.

https://www.maineantiquedigest.com/stories/the-sale-of-barry-d-hogans-collection/9806

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