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July 18: Marietta History Hike with Jeffrey Hudson
Join retired history teacher and longtime Marietta resident Jeffrey Hudson on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at…
July 18: Tunnels of Enola Group Hike
Join Adam Zurn on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for the adventure of a…
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,…
The Hessian Ditch: A Revolutionary War Canal Hidden in the Furnace Hills
At first glance, it looks like nothing more than a long depression in the woods. But…
McCall’s Ferry Bridge: A Tale of Engineering and Folklore
For three brief years, one of the most remarkable bridges in America crossed the Susquehanna River…
Experience RiverFest 2026: History, Fun & Family Activities
I’m excited to share that Uncharted Lancaster will be at RiverFest 2026! Stop by and see…
John Wise and the Birth of American Ballooning
Lancaster-born John Wise was one of America’s great ballooning pioneers, a daring aeronaut who carried the…
June 18: Legends from the Mighty Susquehanna River Tap Talk
Join Adam Zurn on June 18, 2026, at the Burning Bridge Tavern in Wrightsville for a…
Landis Valley Antique Toolbox: June Mystery Tool
Welcome back to the Antique Toolbox brought to you by the Landis Valley Village and Farm…
The Lost Diamond of Old Colebrook Road
In April 1913, workmen from the Edison Electric Company were digging along Colebrook Road near Marietta…
June 23: So You Want to be an Adventurer Children’s Program
📣 Calling All Young Adventurers! Join Me for an Unforgettable Children's Program in Quarryville Get ready…
June 20: Marietta Industry History Hike with David Haneman
Adventure awaits along the banks of the Susquehanna! Join David Haneman, President of Rivertownes, PA, USA,…
June 13: Tunnels of Enola Group Hike
Join Adam Zurn on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for the adventure of a…
June 6: Mysterious Petroglyphs of Safe Harbor Presentation
Discover ancient mysteries carved in stone! Join me on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM…
June 15: Conestoga River Fun Facts Float
Join me, Adam Zurn, in partnership with the Conestoga River Club for a history-filled paddle down…
Lancaster Should Save the Castle, Not the Prison
Lancaster can redevelop the old county prison site without erasing its most distinctive feature. Saving the…
May 4, 1758: The Day a Man Was Buried Beneath the Stone He Carved
On May 4, 1758, William Campbell died, but his tombstone was already finished. Tucked inside Mount…
Today’s the Day: Join the Uncharted Lancaster Treasure Hunt in Downtown Lancaster
The Uncharted Lancaster Downtown History Treasure Hunt occurs today, May 2, 2026, during the Community Block…
Landis Valley Antique Toolbox: May Mystery Tool
Welcome back to the Antique Toolbox brought to you by the Landis Valley Village and Farm…
When a Lancaster County Hotel Took to the Road
The Wabank House, a grand hotel built in the mid-1850s in Lancaster County, was once a…