In 1879, a rag-tag group of Christmas day-born treasure hunters led by the "Sorceress of Lititz"…
Month: August 2021
Meet Hannah Hetherley, the ‘pow-wowing’ witch doctor known as the ‘Sorceress of Lititz’
In 1879, a rag-tag group of Christmas day-born treasure hunters led by the "Sorceress of Lititz"…
Rediscover the almost-forgotten Pequea Magnetic Ore Mine deep in the heart of Horse Hollow
Deep in the heart of Horse Hollow, spanning both sides of the Pequea Creek lies a…
Forgotten Places: Conestoga Centre’s Horse Hollow
Forgotten Places: Conestoga Centre's Horse Hollow. Did the Union Army really herd reserve horses there during…
LiDAR imagery reveals the site of Mt. Gretna’s proposed Maximum Security Prison
In October 1938, workers broke ground near Mt. Gretna to build an escape-proof maximum security prison.…
The Beautiful Drumore Mill: Home to the Peach Bottom Slate waterfall, former Civil War lookout, and underground railroad stop
Discover the magically retreat known as the Drumore Mill. This 30-acre property nestled among the hills…
Raiders of the Lost Flower. Can you help locate the elusive Three Birds Orchid?
Can you help locate the elusive Three Birds Orchid? This rare wildflower, once thought extinct in…
Susquehanna pastimes at the River View Hotel in Pequea
It's hard to imagine today, but the now sleepy village of Pequea once entertained tourists from…
LiDAR imagery of Safe Harbor reveals razed ghost town
Prepare to have your mind blown because I recently gained access to LiDAR imagery of Lancaster…
Ice Found on the Susquehanna…in August!
Imagine finding a giant chunk of ice nearly five feet in length in the Susquehanna. Not…