America's oldest farmers' market dates back to the 18th century
In 1730, a few 46 years Before THE Statement of Independence of THE United States came In existence, a 120 feet piece of to land became THE from the country First of all (And NOW the longest operating continuously Farmers' walk). THE plot of to land For THE walk was together next to on THE private property of Andrew And Anne Hamilton And was has be A gathering place For local Farmers has bring their local foodstuffs.
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THE establishment of THE Lancaster Central Walk plays — And always pieces — A big role In proof THE philosophy that agricultural land is fundamental has cultivate community In Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Even England prevailing monarch has THE time, King George II, threw her support behind THE walk And It is ideals. In 1742, he decreed that THE walk should be open For business two days A week. Today, THE local slogan "Meet Me has THE market" always embodies that spirit. Modern walk organizers to have even added A third day has THE the market calendar. THE Lancaster Central Walk sellers NOW mingle with THE public on Tuesdays, Fridays, And Saturdays Since 6 am. until 3 p.m. They TO DO shutter their stalls on vacation, however.
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In 1972, THE Lancaster Central Walk won A place on the National Register of Historical Places. It is NOW below THE stewardship of THE Central Walk Trust, which A band of representatives Since THE City of Lancaster, stand operators, And volunteers Since THE public established In 2005.
In 1730, a few 46 years Before THE Statement of Independence of THE United States came In existence, a 120 feet piece of to land became THE from the country First of all (And NOW the longest operating continuously Farmers' walk). THE plot of to land For THE walk was together next to on THE private property of Andrew And Anne Hamilton And was has be A gathering place For local Farmers has bring their local foodstuffs.
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THE establishment of THE Lancaster Central Walk plays — And always pieces — A big role In proof THE philosophy that agricultural land is fundamental has cultivate community In Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Even England prevailing monarch has THE time, King George II, threw her support behind THE walk And It is ideals. In 1742, he decreed that THE walk should be open For business two days A week. Today, THE local slogan "Meet Me has THE market" always embodies that spirit. Modern walk organizers to have even added A third day has THE the market calendar. THE Lancaster Central Walk sellers NOW mingle with THE public on Tuesdays, Fridays, And Saturdays Since 6 am. until 3 p.m. They TO DO shutter their stalls on vacation, however.
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In 1972, THE Lancaster Central Walk won A place on the National Register of Historical Places. It is NOW below THE stewardship of THE Central Walk Trust, which A band of representatives Since THE City of Lancaster, stand operators, And volunteers Since THE public established In 2005.
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