In 1978 Lancaster County had 34 covered bridges. Today, it's 29. Here's a great map showing…
Month: January 2021
Meet professional treasure hunter W.C. Jameson
Meet professional treasure hunter W.C. Jameson as he shares one story that involves a lost silver…
In the News: ‘On the Edge with Lauren’ television show
In the News: On Saturday, January 23, I was honored to be one of the inaugural…
Uncovering the history of the Safe Harbor Iron Works
In 1846, Reeves Abbot & Company from Philadelphia selected the area near the mouth of the…
Turkey Hill’s lost Spanish Gold and the Curse of the White Dog
Legend holds that Spanish gold lies hidden on Turkey Hill. A magic spell involving a white…
Phantom Places: Wabank House. What happened to this ‘fashionable and favorite place of summer resort’?
Built in 1855 along the banks of the Conestoga, the Wabank House was a "fashionable and…
Are the treasures of Lancaster’s thieving highwaymen of the 1740s still waiting to be found?
Is Lancaster County home to the hidden treasures of thieving highwaymen?
Unlock the secrets of Kepler Lodge—Martic Forge’s ironmaster mansion, YWCA, and Jewish Community Center
Built in 1735 and used by millionaire ironmaster Robert Coleman between 1793 and 1805, Kepler Lodge…
Does a traitor’s treasure lie hidden in Springettsbury Township?
Before having his property confiscated for being a traitor, British Loyalist James Rankin is rumored to…
Could buried treasure be found in Christiana?
Could buried treasure be found in Christiana? Untold riches hidden by runaway slaves.
A Brief History of Lampeter
Blink while driving on 741, and you'll miss the small hamlet of Lampeter. However, the area…
Portage Party: Retracing the path of early fur traders between the Conestoga and Schuylkill watersheds
On December 30, "a group of intrepid history buffs" met in Berks County to reenact a…
‘The Secret’ is coming to Lancaster County
A real-life treasure hunt is coming to Lancaster County. This one ends with an 18-pound loot…