Good morning, Lancaster County. Memorial Day weekend is behind us, and the county is carrying that spirit of gratitude and community right into a new week. From a packed lineup of live music to a free history lecture about a beloved Pennsylvania landmark, there's plenty to look forward to.

In today's Lancaster Local:

Flags Along Wilson Drive: A Thousand Small Acts of Gratitude

Just before Memorial Day weekend, volunteers - veterans and civilians alike - lined Wilson Drive between Columbia and Marietta avenues with American flags, part of a tradition that also sees more than 2,200 flags planted for Veterans Day each year. It's the kind of quiet, collective gesture that says something true about this community: that people here still show up, still want to honor those who served, and still believe that a row of flags along a county road means something. If you drove through and felt it, you weren't alone.

A strong week for live music, local history, and good company - here's what's on.

🎧 Major Vibes: Friends-Days - Tellus360 - 24 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA. Tonight at 9:00 PM. Major Vibes brings its midweek DJ gathering back to Tellus360 for an evening built around community, connection, and eclectic sounds. It's a 21+ event with a laid-back vibe - think deep cuts, good people, midweek reset. More info →

🎸 Hillhaven at Mickey's Black Box - 101 Rock Lititz Blvd., Lititz, PA. Thursday, May 28. Doors at 7:00 PM, show at 8:00 PM. Rock/metalcore act Hillhaven takes the stage with support from Making A Mockery and RUINESS - and all proceeds from the night go to HeartSupport, a nonprofit serving the music community. All ages are welcome; 21+ with valid ID to drink. Get tickets →

🎡 LancasterHistory Lecture: "Thrill Ride: Hersheypark & Its Transformation in the 1970s" - LancasterHistory Museum & Research Center - 230 N. President Ave., Lancaster, PA. Thursday, May 28. Reception at 5:00 PM, lecture at 5:30 PM. Dr. John R. Haddad of Penn State Harrisburg tells the story of how Hersheypark shed its old-fashioned image and reinvented itself as a modern entertainment complex - a fascinating chapter in Pennsylvania history. Admission is free, registration is required, and a Zoom livestream will be available. More info →

🎤 Superunknown - The 35 Tour - Mickey's Black Box - 101 Rock Lititz Blvd., Lititz, PA. Friday, May 29. Doors at 7:00 PM, show at 8:00 PM. This touring Chris Cornell tribute celebrates the 35th anniversary of both Temple of the Dog and Soundgarden's Badmotorfinger, performing both albums back-to-back in their entirety. An all-ages show; 21+ with valid ID to drink. Get tickets →

🖤 Screaming Emo Night - Tellus360 - 24 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA. Friday, May 29 at 7:00 PM. Tellus360's Temple room goes full throwback for a night of singalong emo classics. If you know every word to songs you haven't thought about in fifteen years, this one's for you. 21+ event. More info →

🎶 All Your Friends - Tellus360 - 24 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA. Saturday, May 30. Doors at 7:00 PM, show at 7:30 PM. All Your Friends hits the Tellus360 stage for a Saturday night show. 21+ event. More info

🎸 Jam Session with Matt Wenger - Tellus360 - 24 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA. Sunday, May 31, 2:00–5:00 PM. This one's free and open to all - bring your instrument and jump in, or just pull up a seat and enjoy. Matt Wenger hosts this acoustic gathering that's part hangout, part music-making. Guests under 21 are welcome with a parent, guardian, or chaperone age 25+. More info →

Tuesday, May 26 - A near-perfect early-summer day is on tap, with temps climbing close to 80°F and only a slight chance of a passing shower. Get outside while you can - the rest of the week stays mild but Wednesday brings a better chance of rain.

Thanks for reading Lancaster Local - and welcome back from the long weekend. This community never really stops moving, and we're glad to help you keep up with it. If you found something useful, forward it to someone who still gets their news from a Facebook group.