Lancaster County’s historic architecture and sites tell the story of who we are, where we’ve been,…
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The Unseen Terror on Route 425: A True Account
One foggy November night in 2023, Curtis Harter’s routine drive home on the back roads of…
Exploring the Rock Cairns of Muddy Run
Discover the fascinating rock cairns at Muddy Run overlooking the Susquehanna River! Rock cairns are man-made…
From Indiantown to Manor Township: The Evolution of a Community
Did you know Manor Township’s history is rooted in William Penn’s vision for a fertile new…
Your Own Private Island for $95K
Have you ever dreamed of owning your own island? Now’s your chance! Chessee Island, a rare…
November 17: Tunnels of Enola Group Hike
Back by popular demand! Join Adam Zurn on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. for…
November 21: Mysterious Petroglyphs of Safe Harbor Presentation
Join me at the Quarryville Library Center for my "Mysterious Petroglyphs of Safe Harbor" presentation on…
Cryptid: Legend of the Kettle Creek Monster
The Susquehanna River, one of the world's oldest waterways, has shaped not only Pennsylvania's history but…
November 2: Tunnels of Enola Group Hike
Back by popular demand! Join Adam Zurn on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. for…
Why October is the best time to visit the Reading Public Museum
October is here, bringing pumpkins, fall colors, and the spooky vibes of Halloween! For those craving…
Discover the Hidden Treasures of the Safe Harbor Petroglyphs with Paul Nevin’s New Book
If the mysteries of the Safe Harbor Petroglyphs captivate you as much as they do me,…
September 27: Lancaster becomes the Nation’s Capital
On September 27, 1777, Lancaster briefly became the nation’s capital when members of the Continental Congress…
On This Day In History: Columbia, PA’s Brush with Destiny
Columbia, PA's Brush with Destiny! After the ratification of the Constitution, the job of finding a…
The Time Britain Skipped 11 Days
Time Travel in 1752? Almost! Have you ever felt like you've lost a few hours? How…
September 15: Mysterious Petroglyphs of Safe Harbor Presentation
Join me at the Hopewell Furnace at 2 Mark Bird Ln, Elverson, PA 19520, on Sunday,…
Gold Fever grips Welsh Mountains as mysterious ‘Night Diggers’ hunt Revolutionary War-era treasure
Finding buried treasure in Lancaster County isn't just about grabbing a metal detector—sometimes, it requires embracing…
October 5: Safe Harbor Dam celebrates 93 years with ‘Fish & Fun’ event
Join me on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Safe Harbor Dam for a morning of fun…
On this Day in History: Milton Hershey sells his Lancaster-based American Caramel Company for $1 million
✨On This Day In History✨ On August 10, 1900, Milton Hershey sold his Lancaster City-based American…
Selinsgrove’s Lost Spanish Gold
In 1709, an expedition of explorers disguised as fur traders and funded by the Spanish crown…