In 1846, Reeves Abbot & Company from Philadelphia selected the area near the mouth of the…
Month: January 2021
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…