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Category: Local History
A Glimpse into the Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy
Last night, along with the rest of the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County board, I…
Why isn’t Lancaster’s Lady Justice blind?
I had an eye-opening visit to LancasterHistory and their incredible new exhibit, "Thieves & Vagabonds: A…
Oldest known photo taken in Lancaster County
🕰️ Step back in time with this captivating 1845 tintype by Dr. William Fahnestock! 📸 According…
The Tale of Thaddeus Stevens’ Ill-Fitting Wig
Thaddeus Stevens was well known for his wit, intellect, and sour expression. However, the first thing…
The Ephrata Cloister: Unveiling the History of a Religious Utopia
Nestled in the heart of Pennsylvania's Lancaster County, the Ephrata Cloister is a testament to a…
Remember When: Calling home from college
Some Millersville University alumni may remember when there was a line to make a phone call…
Oliver Evans: Father of Automated Milling
Oliver Evans (1755-1819) was an American inventor best known for his contributions to the milling industry.…
Safe Harbor Fish & Fun Day Mini-Adventure
Come celebrate Safe Harbor's 92nd anniversary this Saturday by exploring five nearby locations as you learn…
Former 1822 Edisonville Mill begins new chapter as ‘Olde Village Mill’ events venue
On Friday, at a special open house event, I had the opportunity to tour the former…
Equinox Sunrise at Little Indian Rock
Fall has arrived! A millennium ago, a group of Native Americans known today as the Shenks…
Exploring Share’s Mill and Headrace Tunnel
Over the years, I've driven past this curious tunnel on Anderson Ferry Road between Marietta and…
Take a trip on the Millersburg Ferry; Pennsylvania’s oldest transportation company
The man with the hat is back. And this time, he's bringing his Mom. Over the…
Stogie: Cigar of the Conestoga Wagoneer
Today, “stogie” is slang for a cigar, technically referring to a cheap or roughly made one.…
Declaration of Independence scribe Timothy Matlack lived in Lancaster, PA
*fifty-five in iron pen, Mr. Matlack can't offend.* Did you know that Timothy Matlack, scribe of…
‘Lafayette, we are here!’ Visiting the General Horatio Gates House in York, PA
This summer, I visited York's Colonial Complex, where my good friend, Marquis de Lafayette, agreed to…
Visit the City of York’s 1741 Golden Plough Tavern
✨Did you know?✨ When you hear the phrase "bar and grill," what comes to mind? A…
On this Day in History: Second bridge crossing the Susquehanna at Columbia opened to traffic in 1834
On this Day in History On July 8, 1834, the Wrightsville and Columbia Bridge, the second…
Visit one of Lancaster County’s Hidden Treasures: Mascot Roller Mills
Step back in time and visit a working water-powered grist mill—one of only two in Lancaster…
Scraping the Bottom: Dredging for Coal on the Susquehanna
The 1948 pamphlet 'Scrapping the Bottom' insists, "You can't call the Susquehanna a lazy river," as…