Members of the Christiana Historical Society have planned several special activities, including a spaghetti dinner, a historic lecture and a gathering that will focus on remembering the Christiana Resistance. The community is encouraged to participate in all events.

For the second year, the Christiana Historical Society and the Christiana Fire Company are teaming up to present the all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner, which will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the fire company, 214 S. Bridge St., Christiana. The dinner will include spaghetti with homemade meatballs; salad; garlic bread; beverages; and desserts, including homemade baked items such as cookies, cakes and cupcakes.

It is recommended that dinners be purchased in advance. Diners can eat in or order takeout meals. There will be separate prices for people age 12 and up and children ages 4 to 11. Tickets will also be available at the door while supplies last. Dinners ordered in advance will be discounted.

Members of the Christiana Historical Society will have an information table set up during the dinner and will offer items for sale, such as mugs, historical books and postcards. "It will also be a membership table if people are interested in joining," said society member Patti Shrom. Members pay an annual fee, which helps support the society's activities, including its historical programs and speaker series.

Attendees will also have an opportunity to win gift baskets, containing items and gift cards donated by local businesses. "There will be at least 15 baskets to choose from," said Shrom. "There will be a cat lovers basket, a book basket, a jewelry basket and a basket from LanChester Grill & Hearth in Gap and Berevillo Pizzeria in Christiana."

In addition to those already mentioned, other local businesses that have donated basket items include Hostetter Realty in Gap and The Brass Eagle Restaurant in Gap.

New this year will be an auction that will feature two items, a 24-inch Dimplex electric fireplace donated by LanChester Grill & Hearth and a handcrafted live edge walnut side table with hairpin metal legs crafted and donated by Meryl Ranck.

Winners will be announced beginning at 5 p.m. and need not be present.

Girl Scouts from Cadette Troop 4637 will also be on hand offering cookies for sale and assisting with the dinner.

Proceeds from the dinner will be divided equally by the two organizations. Christiana Fire Company is an all-volunteer fire company that serves Christiana Borough, Atglen Borough and Sadsbury Township. To learn more, visit http://www.christianafire.com or http://www.facebook.com/christianafirecompany.

The historical society will use the proceeds for the ongoing restoration of the William Brinton House, its headquarters, which is located at 17 Green St., next to Latta Memorial Presbyterian Church.

For more information about the dinner and to order tickets, visit http://www.facebook.com/christianahistoricalsociety or www.christianahistoricalsociety.com.

As part of its speaker series, the society will present a program by Gwendolyn Dickinson, who will speak about her grandfather William Chester Ruth, an African-American machinist, Lancaster County business owner and inventor. The talk will be presented on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 6:30 p.m. in the Christiana Borough Building, 10 W. Slokom Ave., Christiana.

Another upcoming event being planned by the historical society is a Descendants Luncheon set for Saturday, March 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Christiana Freight Station, 10 Railroad Ave., Christiana. "We are trying to invite families of those involved in the Christiana Resistance," Shrom said, explaining that the notable event in local history involved a slave rebellion when community members defended slaves from capture by a slave owner who came to the area to claim them. "We are hoping residents bring pictures and things they can share."

The ticket fee will include a catered lunch. Community members are also welcome to attend to hear the stories that local residents will retell, including society president Darlene Colon, who is a descendant of one of the participants in the Resistance.

For more information about the activities, visit the previously mentioned website and Facebook page or email info@christianahistoricalsociety.com.