Overlooking the Susquehanna River just south of Bainbridge, Haldeman Mansion has nearly three centuries of history…
Author: adamzurn
Something Strange in the Hayfield: The 1966 Kirkwood UFO Encounter
What would you do if you spotted an enormous, glowing red object sitting in a Lancaster…
Ghosts of the Railroad House Inn
What if you checked into a historic inn, only to discover that someone, or something, was…
Strange Lights Over Black Rock: A 1973 UFO Encounter
On the night of October 23, 1973, Allan Brotzman was driving along a lonely country road…
November 18: Tales of History and Adventure in Shenks Ferry Presentation at Mennonite Life
Join me on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Mennonite Life Visitors Center for…
The Curious Case of the Conestoga Mackerel
🐟 Did two ocean mackerel really turn up in the Conestoga River? On October 11, 1921,…
When Lititz Built a Road-O-Plane: Inside Cory Van Brookhoven’s New Book of Local Postcards
Postcards of the Lititz Area, a new book by Cory Van Brookhoven, showcases over 500 images,…
Own Your Very Own Island Retreat on the Susquehanna
Who said you have to be a billionaire to own your own island? Here's your chance…
October 13: ‘Ghosts, Monsters, and Tales of Adventure’ Presentation at the Manheim Township Public Library
Are you brave enough for a night of Lancaster’s haunted legends? 👻 Join Uncharted Lancaster’s Adam…
The Manheim Tragedy
In December 1857, the brutal murders of Anna Garber and Elizabeth Ream shocked Lancaster County. The…
Peculiar Names: Noodle Doosie
Noodle Doosie, a once-familiar name in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, refers to a small area that is…
October 6: Tales of History and Adventure in Shenks Ferry Presentation
Join me on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Pavilion #22 in Lancaster County Central…
September 19: Legendary Tales from the Mighty Susquehanna Presentation
Join me for an afternoon of Legendary Tales from the Mighty Susquehanna on Saturday, September 19,…
September 9: Preservation Happy Hour / Speaker Series – Continental Congress in Lancaster
Raise a glass to the day Lancaster became the capital of the United States! Join me…
September 26: Lancaster Makes History Again at the First Lancaster Capital Day Festival
On September 26, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm, Lancaster will host its inaugural Capital…
October 18: History, Lore & Trivia at Historic Rock Ford
History, river legends, and a little friendly competition are coming to Historic Rock Ford! Join me…
August 22: Book Signing & Story Time Reading at the Lancaster Troll Market
👻 Meet the Author at the Lancaster Troll Market! 🧙♂️ Join me, Adam Zurn, on Saturday,…
October 3: Safe Harbor Dam celebrates 95 years with ‘Fish & Fun’ event
Join me on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Safe Harbor Dam for a morning of family…
Explore Columbia’s First National Bank Museum: A Victorian Era Gem
💰🏦 Step through the doors of Columbia's First National Bank Museum, and you'll feel like you've…
‘Babylonian Bell Trash:’ The Hidden History of Lancaster’s Liberty Bell
🔔 "Destroy it." That was Conrad Beissel's order when a massive bronze bell arrived at Ephrata…