LancasterHistory will present living history tours with the theme "First to Rise and Last to Retire: Meet Wheatland's Domestic Workers" on Saturday, Sept. 2. The guided tours will commence every hour, beginning at 10 a.m. and concluding with the final tour at 3 p.m.

LancasterHistory's living history tours are an interactive experience that can incorporate historical tools, activities, and dress to give observers or participants a sense of stepping back in time. During "First to Rise and Last to Retire," attendees will learn about the daily activities of Edward Bolger, Mary Smithgall, and Rosanna Gordon - the people who worked behind the scenes at Wheatland, home of the 15th U.S. president, James Buchanan. The tours will feature brief meetings with domestic workers of the 19th century, set against the backdrop of Wheatland's period rooms. Each room will feature a dedicated staff member enacting his or her role, providing hints of his or her future endeavors, and subtly detailing the class separation of the era.

This is not a regular general admission tour, and it will not provide information about Buchanan himself.

To purchase tickets, visit http://www.lancasterhistory.org and click on "Events" or call 717-392-4633. Reservations are strongly advised, as walk-in tickets might not be available. Members can enjoy the tour free of charge but must reserve their spots in advance.