# Event Details

- **Event Name**: An Evening with Kris Schaale: The Bedford Legacy of Buchanan & Harriet Lane
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us on April 18th for a special presentation with author Kris Schaale, exploring the fascinating relationship between President James Buchanan and his beloved niece, Harriet Lane—America’s original First Lady. Discover the stories behind the summers they spent right here in Bedford and at the historic Bedford Springs Resort, a retreat that played an important role in their lives and in presidential history.

Schaale will share insights from her extensive research and discuss the inspiration behind her brand‑new novel, Summer of Meteors, a work based on Buchanan and Harriet Lane’s time in Bedford and their unique family bond.

Following the program, Kris will be available to sell and sign copies of Summer of Meteors

 25 seats are available for this program. No cost to attend.
To reserve your seat, please contact the museum by:
📧 Email: fortbedfordmuseum@gmail.com
📞 Phone: 814‑624‑9211
💬 Facebook Message: Send us a direct message on our Facebook page
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/an-evening-with-kris-schaale-the-bedford-legacy-of-buchanan-and-harriet-lane/200029753304126
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 15

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bedford
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 110 Fort Bedford Dr, Bedford, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15522
- **lat**: 40.0199
- **long**: -78.50378
- **full address**: 110 Fort Bedford Dr, Bedford, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15522

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is An Evening with Kris Schaale: The Bedford Legacy of Buchanan & Harriet Lane being held?
  - **A:** An Evening with Kris Schaale: The Bedford Legacy of Buchanan & Harriet Lane takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 110 Fort Bedford Dr, Bedford, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15522.
- **Q**: Who is organizing An Evening with Kris Schaale: The Bedford Legacy of Buchanan & Harriet Lane?
  - **A:** An Evening with Kris Schaale: The Bedford Legacy of Buchanan & Harriet Lane is organized by Fort Bedford Museum.

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