Zimmerman Center for Heritage - Susquehanna NHA, Wrightsville

About Zimmerman Center for Heritage - Susquehanna NHA

Zimmerman Center for Heritage is the visitor headquarters for Susquehanna National Heritage Area, a Congressionally-designated National Heritage Area based in an historic home on the Susquehanna River near Wrightsville. The center serves as the primary visitor gateway to the region's cultural and natural resources spanning Lancaster and York Counties. Visitors explore exhibits and materials related to the river's historic, scenic, and recreational significance to the nation. The organization manages educational programs and rotating exhibits that highlight local and river history, art, and environmental themes across the centuries. Programming emphasizes bringing river heritage to life, particularly for young people through interactive learning experiences. The center connects visitors to nearby trails, historic sites, and family attractions in the area. Educational offerings focus on the Susquehanna River's nationally important stories and the communities along its shores. The facility functions as the coordinating hub for heritage, conservation, and tourism development efforts throughout the region.