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September 26: Marietta History Hike with Jeffrey Hudson
Join retired history teacher and longtime Marietta resident Jeffrey Hudson on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at…
September 26: Lancaster Makes History Again at the First Lancaster Capital Day Festival
On September 26, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm, Lancaster will host its inaugural Capital…
October 3: Safe Harbor Dam celebrates 95 years with ‘Fish & Fun’ event
Join me on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Safe Harbor Dam for a morning of family…
Hidden Lancaster: A Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt Through the Red Rose City
Hidden Lancaster is a fun, interactive scavenger hunt app that invites users to explore downtown Lancaster,…
October 13: ‘Ghosts, Monsters, and Tales of Adventure’ Presentation at the Manheim Township Public Library
Are you brave enough for a night of Lancaster’s haunted legends? 👻 Join Uncharted Lancaster’s Adam…
The Manheim Tragedy
In December 1857, the brutal murders of Anna Garber and Elizabeth Ream shocked Lancaster County. The…
Peculiar Names: Noodle Doosie
Noodle Doosie, a once-familiar name in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, refers to a small area that is…
October 6: Tales of History and Adventure in Shenks Ferry Presentation
Join me on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Pavilion #22 in Lancaster County Central…
October 3: Elizabethtown History Hike with Eric Schubert
What built Elizabethtown? It was more than beautiful homes. It was farmers bringing goods to market,…
Landis Valley Antique Toolbox: September Mystery Tool
Welcome back to the Antique Toolbox brought to you by the Landis Valley Village and Farm…
September 19: Legendary Tales from the Mighty Susquehanna Presentation
Join me for an afternoon of Legendary Tales from the Mighty Susquehanna on Saturday, September 19,…
September 9: Preservation Happy Hour / Speaker Series – Continental Congress in Lancaster
Raise a glass to the day Lancaster became the capital of the United States! Join me…
On This Day in 1823: The Bank Robbery That Saved Marietta
On this day in 1823, three masked men allegedly robbed the Marietta and Susquehanna Trading Company.…
October 18: History, Lore & Trivia at Historic Rock Ford
History, river legends, and a little friendly competition are coming to Historic Rock Ford! Join me…
September 19: Marietta Industry History Hike with David Haneman
Adventure awaits along the banks of the Susquehanna! Join David Haneman, President of Rivertownes, PA, USA,…
August 28: Continental Congress in Lancaster Presentation in Mt. Gretna
Join Adam Zurn at the Hall of Philosophy in Mt. Gretna on Friday, August 28, 2026,…
August 22: Book Signing & Story Time Reading at the Lancaster Troll Market
👻 Meet the Author at the Lancaster Troll Market! 🧙♂️ Join me, Adam Zurn, on Saturday,…
Book Review: ‘The Ballad of the Fugitive William Parker’ Restores a Lost Pennsylvania Story
New Book Spotlight: The Ballad of the Fugitive William Parker Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz’s upcoming book, The…
August 16: Capital Day Presentation at Blue Rock Heritage Center
Join Adam Zurn at the Blue Rock Heritage Center on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at 2…
Landis Valley Antique Toolbox: August Mystery Tool
Welcome back to the Antique Toolbox brought to you by the Landis Valley Village and Farm…