What happens when an 82-car freight train collides with a three-ton boulder? Engineer William Neway found…
Year: 2022
Update on the Search for Lancaster County’s Oldest Headstone
Just when I thought the oldest headstone in Lancaster County debate was settled, I received a…
The History of Leacock Township as recorded in the ‘1875 Historical Atlas of Lancaster County’
In 1875, Leacock and Upper Leacock Townships were considered two of the foremost townships in Lancaster…
Lancaster’s Forgotten Presidential Candidate: Prohibitionist James Black
Raise a glass (of water) to the honorable James Black, Lancaster's forgotten presidential candidate. In addition…
The History of Manheim Township as recorded in the ‘1875 Historical Atlas of Lancaster County’
In 1875, Manheim was considered one of the wealthiest and best townships in Lancaster County, whose…
Ancient Native American eel weirs slumber beneath the waters of the Susquehanna
Before the Egyptians built the Pyramids of Giza, Native Americans were constructing giant stone structures on…
Cast your Vote for the Conestoga to be the ‘River of the Year’
The Conestoga River needs your help! Lancaster County's meandering 63-mile waterway has been nominated to be…
The History of Mount Joy Township and Borough as recorded in the ‘1875 Historical Atlas of Lancaster County’
According to the '1875 Historical Atlas of Lancaster County,' Mount Joy occupied a conspicuous position during…
The History of Warwick Township as recorded in the ‘1875 Historical Atlas of Lancaster County’
Lititz's history stars a cast of characters that range from families escaping religious persecution to Revolutionary…
Witchcraft and Murder in Hex Hollow
On Thanksgiving Eve in 1928, three men stormed into the home of Nelson Rehmeyer. The horror…
Perfect Gift Ideas for the Local History Lover in your Life
Here is a wide range of vintage maps 🗺️ dating from 1821 to 1919 of Lancaster…
December 21: Celebrity Bartending at Max’s Eatery
Join me for a different type of adventure on Wednesday, December 21, from 5 to 8…
Earliest known photo of the Wrightsville and Columbia Bridge
This is the earliest known photograph of the massive covered bridge that once spanned the Susquehanna…
Artifact: ‘Indian Relics of the Lower Susquehanna Valley Preserved for the Public’ brochure
I was recently made aware of this rare vintage brochure from the 1950s entitled "Indian Relics…
November 25 & December 10: Tunnels of Enola Group Hikes
Join Adam Zurn on December 3 at 8 am for the adventure of a lifetime on…
The Ghost of General ‘Mad Anthony’ Wayne and his Missing Bones (video)
Revolutionary War General "Mad Anthony" Wayne has the unique distinction of being the only Pennsylvanian known…
Side Quest: How to Access the Martic Forge Trestle
It has been more than four years since an arsonist destroyed the Martic Forge Trestle on…
Phoenix Rising: Martic Forge Trestle reopens after devastating 2018 fire
It's been more than four years since an arsonist destroyed the Martic Forge Trestle on Thursday,…