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I have been repeatedly asked if I knew anything about the mysterious foundations along the Pequea Creek near the Colemanville Covered Bridge on Fox Hollow Road. You might be surprised to discover that Colemanville once had its own hydroelectric dam. Click the bio link in the profile to read everything I learned.

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Dive into the enigmatic world of Lititz with @coryvb, President of the @lititzmuseum, in his latest book, 'Mysterious Lititz: Ghosts, True Crime, UFOs, and More.' Click the bio link to read a chapter titled "The Lititz Mystery Spot," about a so-called bottomless pit” that dates back to at least 1906. Plus, find out how you can get a copy of the book and learn about the upcoming book signing event on Sunday, May 26th, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Lititz Museum. Whether you're a local history buff or simply love a good mystery, Mysterious Lititz promises to intrigue and entertain. https://unchartedlancaster.com/mysterious-lititz-bottomless-pit/

Bundling. Beds and inns were scarce during colonial days, so householders often permitted strangers to sleep with family members. This courtesy was extended to army officers traveling between forts, the old peddler, the minister, the doctor, and the candidate for office. Strangers who bunked together did so fully clothed or "Bundled up," hence the term "bundling" for the custom.

In 1905, Samuel Miller Sener delved into the enigmatic world of folklore and superstitions in South Central Pennsylvania, compiling his findings in the 1905 edition of the 'Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society.'

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