What happens when an 82-car freight train collides with a three-ton boulder? Engineer William Neway found…
Month: December 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…