On This Day in History: On the morning of May 30, 1881, the peace at Coyle’s…
Month: May 2024
Enigmatic stone face found in Landis Run
🕵️♂️ You know I love a good mystery! Here's one for you. During yesterday's Tunnels of…
Peculiar Names: Leola
How did Leola get its unique name? Originally known as Batten's Corner and part of Bareville, it wasn't…
The night Churchtown’s pigs went ghostly
Nestled within Lancaster County, a region famed for its quaint and curiously named communities, lies Churchtown. While…
From Bewitching Dogs to Healing Children: The Mysterious Powers of Barbara ‘Hexa Frau’ Fisher
In early November 1888, northern Lancaster County resident Barbara Fisher passed away. Surprisingly, inhabitants of West…
Secrets Revealed! JBT and Raiders of the Golden Osprey riddles explained
After 29 days of heart-pounding adventures and exhilarating dives into local history, the Golden Osprey has been…
Lancaster Vice: Trouble at the North Queen Street Palace Pool Room
In the early 20th century, Lancaster's Palace Pool Room epitomized the dark underbelly of recreational spaces…
Art: Camel-Back
The "Camel-back" locomotive, Class L7-sb, built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1905, shatters the cold…
Establishing Order in the Wilderness: The Founding of Lancaster County
The establishment of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in 1729 represents a pivotal moment in the growth of…
May 24: Tunnels of Enola Group Hike
Join Adam Zurn on Friday, May 24, 2024, at 8 a.m. for the adventure of a…
Week 5: Hunt for the Golden Osprey comes to its thrilling conclusion!
The final day of the JBT and Raiders of the Golden Osprey Treasure Hunt starts tomorrow! To ensure a fair…
May 9: Celebrate Lancaster County’s 295 Birthday at LancasterHistory
🎉 Celebrate 295 Years of Lancaster County History! Join me, Benton Webber, and other local history…
Thomas Henry Burrowes: A Visionary in Pennsylvania’s Educational History
Every May, the Lampeter-Strasburg community comes together for a special ceremony to honor the district's brightest…