July 23: Yes, Lancaster was the U.S. Capital for a Day Presentation

adamzurn

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On September 27, 1777, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, became the capital of the United States for one extraordinary day. This presentation explores the dramatic events that brought the Continental Congress to Lancaster during one of the most dangerous moments of the American Revolution. From the British campaign against Philadelphia to Congress’s hurried flight west, the talk follows the people, decisions, and crisis that placed Lancaster at the center of the nation’s struggle for independence. Attendees will discover what happened inside the courthouse that once stood in Penn Square, who was there, why Congress stayed for only a few hours, and how this often-overlooked moment secured Lancaster’s place in American history.

This in-person program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space permits. Please register each person in your group on the library’s website or by calling 717.786.1336. Click here to register.

Merch & Swag

I will have signed copies of my books for sale, including Capital Day: Lancaster and the Revolution, Ghosts, Monsters, and Tales of Adventure, and Uncharted Lancaster: Field Guide to the Strange, Storied, and Hidden Places of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. I will donate 50 percent of all proceeds from that night’s sales to the Quarryville Library.

Pick up some free Uncharted Lancaster swag, like stickers and magnets.

Where to go

The Quarryville Library Center is located at 357 Buck Road, Quarryville, PA, 17566.

Learn More

Capital Day: Lancaster and the Revolution tells the dramatic story of the forgotten day when the Continental Congress fled Philadelphia, gathered inside Lancaster’s courthouse, and carried the fragile hopes of a young nation westward during one of the most dangerous moments of the American Revolution.