LancasterHistory's Music on the Lawn series will return for its third summer season, featuring a lineup of local bands performing in the backyard of James Buchanan's historic home, Wheatland. The concerts will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on select Saturdays at LancasterHistory, 230 N. President Ave., Lancaster.

The series will kick off on July 20 with a concert by Featherburn, which features the accordion and weaves together elements of folk, punk, groove, and rhapsody.

Vinegar Creek Constituency will perform on Saturday, Aug. 31. The band's music includes elements of bluegrass, early swing, outlaw country, and ragtime.

Music on the Lawn will conclude on Saturday, Sept. 14, with Woodson Steel Experience, which will immerse listeners in the sounds of steelpan Caribbean music.

Tickets may be purchased in advance by visiting http://www.lancasterhistory.org or by calling 717-392-4633, or they may be purchased at the door with cash or a credit card. Admission is free for children age 17 and under and LancasterHistory members.

Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, foldable chairs, and picnics. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. Restrooms are available on-site.

In the event of inclement weather, the decision will be made at noon on the day of the concert, and ticketholders will be notified. The rain date for each concert is the following day from 1 to 3 p.m.

To request special accommodations, contact development and events manager Annie Weeks at 717-392-4633, ext. 134, or annie.weeks@lancasterhistory.org.