The annual election of officers and trustees of the Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley (HSCV) was held on Oct. 22, 2025. In addition to elected officers, the HSCV welcomed the committee chairpersons. This combined group of volunteers is already busy with new projects for 2026.

The officers and committee representatives include Angela Stewart, president; Pat Wolf, vice president; Joanne Bender, recording secretary and publicity chair; Robert Snader, treasurer; James Kimmel, education; Douglas Gehr, museum and library; Penny Lyba, corresponding secretary and program chair; Ann Snader, nominating and bylaws; Robert Eberly, newsletter; Robert Lausch, property maintenance; Randy Newcomer, membership and print shop; Diana Palsgrove, finance and endowment; and Clarence Spohn, publications.

The trustees are David Wise, Pamela Ruoff, Jean Kulp, Debra Martin, James Kimmel, Jodi Showalter, Fred Flinchbaugh, Douglas Gehr, Maureen Nichols, Madelyn Marks, and Delores Neuber.

The society maintains two historical homes, which contain a free public museum and a staffed research library, as well as a living-history print shop in the carriage house. It offers monthly educational programs; visits civic organizations, retirement homes, and area classrooms; and hosts a yearly Christmas open house, along with offering other services.

Located at 237-249 W. Main St., Ephrata, the research library is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum will open on Saturday, March 7, for its normal hours on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through December.

For more information, visit http://www.cocalicovalleyhs.org or call 717-733-1616.