Imagine trudging through a Pennsylvania blizzard and glimpsing a gaunt, white-bearded figure wandering barefoot across the…
Category: Local Legend
Lancaster’s bizarre treasure hunting superstitions
Finding buried treasure in Lancaster County isn't as simple as grabbing a good metal detector. It…
Side Quest: Survey the Ruins of Mill Creek
These crumbling foundations were once part of an old mill found along the aptly named Mill…
Groundhog Day’s ancient origins
As with many holiday traditions, the history of Groundhog Day is shrouded in lore, and deciphering…
Was Lampeter named after handicapped tavern keeper Peter Yeordya?
Legend has it Lampeter was named after an early resident and disabled tavern keeper, Peter Yeordya.…
Haunted treasure lies hidden in Safe Harbor; chaotic spoils of the French & Indian War
In 1870, treasure hunters descended into Safe Harbor. Under the cover of darkness, they searched for…