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May 2: Marietta History Hike with Jeffrey Hudson
Join retired history teacher and longtime Marietta resident Jeffrey Hudson on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at…
It’s Back: The Uncharted Lancaster Treasure Hunt Returns May 2
Surprise!! The Uncharted Lancaster Treasure Hunt is back. On Saturday, May 2, I’m bringing the hunt…
May 2: Celebrate History in the Streets of Lancaster at the Community Block Party for History
On May 2, the Stevens & Smith Center Grand Opening will feature a Community Block Party…
Martic Township’s Killer Feral Cats
In the spring of 1834, a strange and unsettling report emerged from Martic Township in southern…
The Red Pepper Riot of Elizabethtown
In 1843, Lancaster County faced a heated political dispute over the adoption of a public school…
May 16: Tunnels of Enola Group Hike
Join Adam Zurn on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for the adventure of a…
Podcast: 1857 Manheim Tragedy
In this episode of the Uncharted Lancaster Podcast, we examine one of the most disturbing and…
Fear in Broad Daylight: The 1857 Manheim Tragedy
April 9 holds a heavy place in Lancaster County’s history. On this date in 1858, a…
April 25: Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve Guided Group Hike
Spring is one of the most beautiful times to visit Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve, and this…
Doc Zimmerly’s Southern End House of Horrors
In April of 1935, thousands of people descended on a quiet Lancaster County crossroads known as…
Landis Valley Antique Toolbox: April Mystery Tool
Welcome back to the Antique Toolbox brought to you by the Landis Valley Village and Farm…
April 18: Marietta Industry History Hike with David Haneman
Adventure awaits along the banks of the Susquehanna! Join David Haneman, President of Rivertownes, PA, USA, and…
Frederick Shoff: The Visionary Behind Pequea’s Transformation
Frederick Shoff was one of the most ambitious and influential builders in the history of southern…
Guided Petroglyphs Kayak Tours for 2026 season now available
Join Adam Zurn and kayakLanCo this summer for a fantastic adventure on one of the oldest…
The 1874 Reed Run Nitroglycerin Disaster
On December 23, 1874, Philip Cramer and his sons James and John set out into the…
Podcast: The Sorceress of Lititz
In this episode of the Uncharted Lancaster Podcast, we explore the strange and captivating story of…
The Mythical Story of Hannah Hetherley: Sorceress of Lititz
On March 24, 1879, the Lancaster Daily Intelligencer published a story that would ripple far beyond…
The Mystery Wall Beneath the Susquehanna
In the summer of 1911, a man near Benton Station in southern Lancaster County claimed he…
Roslyn Mansion: Architecture, Ambition, and the Cost of Grandeur
Roslyn Mansion, completed in 1896, is a prominent Lancaster landmark often seen but rarely entered. Designed…