Susquehanna National Heritage Area has unveiled a new exhibit, "Columbia's Storied Places," at Columbia Crossing, 41 Walnut St., Columbia. Created with the support of the Columbia Historic Preservation Society and LancasterHistory, the exhibit examines the ways Columbia residents have transformed their town.

A lecture series will be presented in connection with the exhibit. The series will explore how the borough's iconic locations, from the industrial riverfront to the ornate but ill-fated opera house, evolved and changed over the town's existence. Each lecture will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Afterward, attendees may share their stories on the "Storied Places" map.

"Columbia's Opera House" will be presented by Chris Vera of the Columbia Historic Preservation Society on Wednesday, Feb. 23. In 1872, Columbia showed off its wealth with a new town hall, which included a 1,000-seat opera house and was the biggest public building in Lancaster County at the time.

"Tell Your Story: An Oral History Workshop" will be delivered by Monica Spiese, historian at Millersville University, on Wednesday, March 23. Participants will learn about the importance of oral history and participate in a workshop where they will learn how to gather and share personal stories and oral histories.

"Riverfront Stories" with Lynn Smoker will take place on Wednesday, April 27. Smoker will share stories of Columbia's riverfront.

These lectures are available virtually or in-person. To attend in-person, guests must provide proof of vaccination and must wear a mask indoors. Everyone who purchases a ticket will receive a link to watch the presentation from home. At any time, ticket holders can decide to attend virtually without notifying Columbia Crossing. For more information, contact 717-449-5607, ext. 2.