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SUMMARY:Elizabethtown History Hike with Eric Schubert
DESCRIPTION:Join public historian Eric Schubert for a guided history hike on November 7\, 2026\, in Elizabethtown\, PA. The 2.5-mile tour reveals how transportation\, waterpower\, and industry shaped the community’s development. Discover the stories of its residents and their influence on the town. Limited spots available; reserve your ticket now. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRails\, Waterpower\, Industry\, and Homes: The Stories That Built Elizabethtown\n\n\n\n📅 Saturday\, November 7\, 2026⏰ 10:00 am–12:00 pm📍 Meet outside the Elizabethtown Train Station\, 50 S. Wilson Avenue\, Elizabethtown\, PA 17022👉 Click here to reserve your spot for the November 7 Elizabethtown History Hike \n\n\n\n				\n					\n					\n					November 7: Elizabethtown History Hike\n				\n				$20.00\n				\n				Add to cart\n			\n\n\nLace up your walking shoes and discover the people\, industries\, and innovations that shaped Elizabethtown. \n\n\n\nJoin public historian and Elizabethtown College graduate Eric Schubert for an approximately 2.5-mile guided history hike through the borough. Along the way\, Schubert will reveal how transportation\, waterpower\, manufacturing\, education\, and commerce transformed a small Pennsylvania community. \n\n\n\nThis is more than a tour of historic buildings. It is the story of the people who built Elizabethtown: farmers who brought their goods to market\, workers who powered its mills and factories\, travelers who arrived by rail\, merchants who filled its storefronts\, and families whose homes and neighborhoods still define the borough today. \n\n\n\nCirca 1915\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Discover\n\n\n\nOn this engaging walk\, you’ll explore: \n\n\n\n\nHow the arrival of the railroad connected Elizabethtown to the wider world and helped reshape the community.\n\n\n\nThe mills\, factories\, and manufacturing businesses that provided jobs for generations of local residents.\n\n\n\nHow streams\, ponds\, and waterpower supported some of the town’s earliest industries.\n\n\n\nThe development of Elizabethtown College and its influence on the surrounding community.\n\n\n\nWhat historic homes reveal about the people behind the town’s businesses and institutions.\n\n\n\nHow Main Street became the commercial and social center of Elizabethtown.\n\n\n\nThe surprising ways residents made a living before modern conveniences\, including the once-important winter industry of ice harvesting.\n\n\n\nWhat has changed throughout Elizabethtown and what has remained remarkably familiar.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchubert brings a unique combination of local knowledge\, historical research\, and genealogical investigation to the tour. A graduate of Elizabethtown College and Millersville University\, he has researched and shared overlooked stories from throughout Lancaster County. \n\n\n\nHe is also an internationally recognized genealogist and forensic genetic genealogist whose work has contributed to family reunifications and the resolution of long-unsolved criminal cases. His research has been featured by Good Morning America\, People\, The New York Times\, The Washington Post\, and other national media outlets. \n\n\n\nEric Schubert working at his computer.\n\n\n\nSchubert serves on the board and executive committee of the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County and was selected as a Next-Gen Leader by the White House Historical Association. He also co-organized the W. Miller Barbour Lecture Series\, which helped restore the legacy of an Elizabethtown College alumnus\, human rights pioneer\, and National Urban League leader. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, November 7\, 2026\n\n\n\nTime: 10:00 am\n\n\n\nStarting Point: Outside the Elizabethtown Train Station\, 50 S. Wilson Avenue\, Elizabethtown\, PA 17022\n\n\n\nDistance: Approximately 2.5 miles\n\n\n\nDuration: About 90 to 120 minutes\, depending on questions and discussion\n\n\n\nTerrain: Primarily sidewalks with multiple street crossings\n\n\n\nWeather: Rain or shine. Any cancellation due to severe weather will be announced before the event\n\n\n\nParking: Free short-term parking is available at the train station and nearby\n\n\n\nCapacity: Limited to 20 participants\n\n\n\nCost: $20 per person\n\n\n\n\nReserve Your Spot\n\n\n\nWhether you have lived in Elizabethtown for years or are visiting for the first time\, this tour offers a new way to understand the people and forces that built the borough. \n\n\n\nSpace is limited\, and tickets are expected to go quickly. \n\n\n\nClick here to reserve your spot for the November 7 Elizabethtown History Hike. \n\n\n\n				\n					\n					\n					November 7: Elizabethtown History Hike\n				\n				$20.00\n				\n				Add to cart\n			\n\n\nStep into history. Meet the people behind the places. Experience Elizabethtown like never before.
URL:https://unchartedlancaster.com/event/elizabethtown-history-hike-with-eric-schubert-2/
LOCATION:Elizabethtown Train Station\, 50 S. Wilson Avenue\, Elizabethtown\, Pennsylvania\, 17022\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Hikes
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SUMMARY:Muddy Run History & Hydropower Hike
DESCRIPTION:📅 Saturday\, November 14\, 2026⏰ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm📍 Meet at Muddy Run Park\, 172 Bethesda Church Road W\, Holtwood\, PA 17532 \n\n\n\n				\n					\n					\n					November 14: Muddy Run History & Hydropower Hike Ticket\n				\n				$20.00 – $39.99Price range: $20.00 through $39.99\n				\n				Select options\n			\n\n\nClick here to reserve your spot for the November 14 Muddy Run History & Hydropower Hike \n\n\n\nDiscover the surprising story behind one of Lancaster County’s most fascinating engineering landmarks while enjoying a late-autumn hike around the scenic Muddy Run Reservoir. \n\n\n\nJoin local educator Chris Rachor on Saturday\, November 14\, 2026\, for a guided exploration of the Lakeshore Trail at Muddy Run Park. Along the approximately four-mile route\, Chris will explain the history of Muddy Run\, how pumped-storage hydroelectric generation works\, and the important role the facility has played in supplying electricity to the regional power grid for more than half a century. \n\n\n\n📸: Constellation Energy\n\n\n\nWhen commercial operations began in 1966\, the Muddy Run Pumped Storage Facility was the largest pumped-storage hydroelectric power plant in the world. Today\, its eight generating units can produce up to 1\,070 megawatts of electricity during periods of peak demand. \n\n\n\nBut how does a pumped-storage facility actually work? Where does all that water go? Why is electricity used to pump water uphill at night\, only to release it again later? \n\n\n\nChris will answer these questions and share stories about the facility\, the surrounding property\, and the history of this corner of southern Lancaster County. \n\n\n\n📸: Lori R\n\n\n\nThe hike will follow the Lakeshore Trail around much of Muddy Run Park’s 100-acre lake. Along the way\, participants will encounter wooded shoreline\, open grassy areas\, waterfowl\, lake views\, and plenty of moss-covered rocks. The park encompasses approximately 700 acres of woodlands and rolling fields\, providing a beautiful setting in which to enjoy the outdoors while learning about the remarkable facility hidden within the surrounding landscape. \n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\nChris Rachor is a lifelong Lancaster County resident\, Penn Manor High School graduate\, and avid hiker. He is an operations instructor at Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station\, an adjunct professor at Millersville University\, and a longtime teacher at Solanco High School. Altogether\, he brings nearly 20 years of professional and educational experience to the hike. \n\n\n\nChris’s technical knowledge\, teaching experience\, interest in local history\, and familiarity with the Muddy Run area make him uniquely qualified to explain the science\, engineering\, and history behind one of Lancaster County’s most impressive but often misunderstood landmarks. \n\n\n\nChris is leading this hike independently and not as a representative of Constellation Energy. This Uncharted Lancaster event is not sponsored\, organized\, or endorsed by Constellation Energy. \n\n\n\nHike Details\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, November 14\, 2026Time: 9 a.m.Location: Muddy Run ParkStreet Address: 172 Bethesda Church Road W\, Holtwood\, PA 17532Meet at: The upper snack bar parking lot above the boat launch. GPS coordinates: 39.847968\, -76.284500.Distance: Approximately 4 milesDuration: 2 to 3 hoursTerrain: Dirt\, rocks\, and grassDifficulty: Moderate\, primarily over level terrain \n\n\n\n				\n					\n					\n					November 14: Muddy Run History & Hydropower Hike Ticket\n				\n				$20.00 – $39.99Price range: $20.00 through $39.99\n				\n				Select options\n			\n\n\nClick here to reserve your spot for the November 14 Muddy Run History & Hydropower Hike \n\n\n\nAlthough the route has relatively little elevation change\, it should not be mistaken for an easy walking path. Portions of the Lakeshore Trail are rocky\, uneven\, and close to the water\, creating several places where participants could slip or stumble. Attendees should be comfortable walking approximately four miles over rugged natural terrain. \n\n\n\nSturdy hiking shoes with good traction are strongly recommended. Participants should dress appropriately for November weather and bring water and any snacks they may need during the hike. \n\n\n\nThis hike is perfect for anyone interested in Lancaster County history\, local industry\, engineering\, energy production\, or spending a late-autumn morning exploring one of the county’s most beautiful recreational areas. \n\n\n\nCome discover how water\, gravity\, electricity\, and more than 50 years of Lancaster County history come together at Muddy Run. \n\n\n\n📸: Rachael Leonard
URL:https://unchartedlancaster.com/event/muddy-run-history-hydropower-hike/
LOCATION:Muddy Run Park\, 172 Bethesda Church Road W\, Holtwood\, Pennsylvania\, 17532\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Hikes
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SUMMARY:Mysterious Petroglyphs of Safe Harbor Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mysterious Petroglyphs of Safe Harbor presentation on November 17\, 2026\, at 7:00 PM at the Elizabethtown Historical Society. Explore ancient Native American petroglyphs\, their significance\, and local legends. The event is free\, suitable for adults and older children\, and attendees will receive stickers\, magnets\, and replica arrowheads. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover ancient mysteries carved in stone! Join me on Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026\, at 7:00 PM at the Elizabethtown Historical Society for my Mysterious Petroglyphs of Safe Harbor presentation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI will be recounting my expeditions down the Lower Susquehanna to explore the mysterious Native American petroglyphs hidden on the ancient river at Safe Harbor. These 1\,000-year-old rock carvings represent the oldest human-made artifacts in Lancaster County and one of the most significant archeological sites in the northeastern United States. I will discuss their significance\, possible meanings\, and some local legends surrounding the pictographs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis in-person program is free and open to the public. It is perfect for adults and older children who love to explore or enjoy local history. I’ll be handing out free Uncharted Lancaster stickers and magnets to attendees\, plus replica arrowheads for the kids. Don’t miss out. I hope to see you there!
URL:https://unchartedlancaster.com/event/the-mysterious-petroglyphs-of-safe-harbor-presentation/
LOCATION:Elizabethtown Historical Society\, 57 S. Poplar Street\, Elizabethtown\, Pennsylvania\, 17022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Presentations
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SUMMARY:Tales of History and Adventure in Shenks Ferry Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join Grave Concern Inc. of Lancaster County on November 18\, 2026\, at 7 PM in the Mennonite Life Visitors Center for my presentation on the history of Shenks Ferry. Discover stories of a forgotten cemetery\, ferry operations\, coal dredging\, a tragic explosion\, and ancient petroglyphs. This event is free to attend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin me on Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026\, at 7:00 PM at the Mennonite Life Visitors Center for my History and Tales of Adventure in Shenks Ferry presentation\, hosted by the Grave Concern Inc. of Lancaster County. \n\n\n\nPrepare to embark on a journey of discovery as I share some of my adventures in Shenks Ferry\, including: \n\n\n\n\nA Forgotten Settler Cemetery: Buried in the woods\, this cemetery has tombstones dating back to the 1700s.\n\n\n\nFerry Crossing: Learn how in the early 1800s\, Henry Shenks operated a ferry and hotel here\, giving the location its name.\n\n\n\nCoal Dredging on the Susquehanna River: Learn about the fascinating history of this industrial process that shaped the Shenks Ferry area.\n\n\n\nThe Dynamite Factory Tragedy: Hear the story of an explosion that took 11 lives and left an indelible mark on the region. It is still the worst accident in Lancaster County history!\n\n\n\nThe Safe Harbor Petroglyphs: I’ll highlight some of these ancient carvings created by Native Americans who once thrived in Shenks Ferry.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThrough captivating stories\, firsthand accounts\, and a few surprises\, I hope to transport you to a time when Shenks Ferry was alive with activity\, both ancient and modern. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis in-person program is free and open to the public. It is perfect for adults and older children who love to explore or enjoy local history. I’ll be handing out free Uncharted Lancaster stickers and magnets to attendees. I will also have signed copies of my books for sale. \n\n\n\nI hope to see you on November 18th for what promises to be an exciting evening of stories\, history\, and adventure.
URL:https://unchartedlancaster.com/event/tales-of-history-and-adventure-in-shenks-ferry-presentation-2/
LOCATION:Mennonite Life\, 2215 Millstream Rd\, Lancaster\, Pennsylvania\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Presentations
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SUMMARY:Legendary Tales from the Mighty Susquehanna Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join Adam Zurn on November 20\, 2026\, at Quarryville Library for “Legendary Tales from the Mighty Susquehanna\,” an engaging presentation exploring the river’s rich history and folklore. Open to all\, but registration is required. Attendees will enjoy captivating stories and can purchase signed books. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin me for an evening of Legendary Tales from the Mighty Susquehanna on Friday\, November 20\, 2026\, at the Quarryville Library. This entertaining and educational in-person program begins at 6:00 pm and is open to the general public. Registration is required. Perfect for adults and older children who love to explore or enjoy local history. \n\n\n\nLegendary Tales from the Mighty Susquehanna\n\n\n\nFlowing through Lancaster County is one of the oldest rivers in the world\, a waterway rich with history\, mystery\, and stories passed down through generations. \n\n\n\nLooking south down the Susquehanna River with the Norman Wood Bridge and Muddy Run Reservoir visible. 📷: Joe Hainey\n\n\n\nIn my Legendary Tales from the Mighty Susquehanna presentation\, I’ll explore the hidden geography and fascinating folklore of the Susquehanna River. The presentation will feature lesser-known historical accounts\, remarkable people and places\, and enduring local legends connected to the river and the communities along its banks. \n\n\n\nYou’ll hear tales of the elusive albatwitch\, Lancaster County’s legendary miniature Bigfoot\, as well as the mysterious Susquehanna mermaid and other stories inspired by the mighty river. \n\n\n\nMerch & Swag\n\n\n\nI 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. \n\n\n\nPick up some free Uncharted Lancaster swag\, like stickers and magnets.
URL:https://unchartedlancaster.com/event/legendary-tales-from-the-mighty-susquehanna-presentation-3/
LOCATION:Quarryville Library Center\, 357 Buck Road\, Quarryville\, Pennsylvania\, 17566\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Presentations
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SUMMARY:Marietta Industry History Hike with David Haneman
DESCRIPTION:Join the Marietta Industry History Hike on November 21\, 2026\, led by David Haneman. Discover Marietta’s industrial legacy\, particularly in lumber and iron\, along a scenic 1.5-mile trail for $20. The event lasts 90 minutes to 2 hours\, with limited availability. Reserve your spot now for this insightful historical experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n📅 Saturday\, November 21\, 2026⏰ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm📍 Meet at Musselman/Vesta Iron Furnace\, 26 Furnace Road\, Marietta\, PA 17574 \n\n\n\n				\n					\n					\n					November 21: Marietta Industry History Hike Ticket\n				\n				$20.00 – $39.99Price range: $20.00 through $39.99\n				\n				Select options\n			\n\n\nClick here to reserve your spot for the November 21st Marietta Industry History Hike. \n\n\n\nUncharted Lancaster invites you to step back in time for a guided history hike through the industrial heart of 18th and 19th-century Marietta. Known in its day as the “Pittsburgh of the East\,” this little river town thrived on lumber and iron production that fueled the American Industrial Revolution and the westward expansion of the railroad. \n\n\n\nLeading the way is David Haneman\, President of Rivertownes PA\, USA\, and longtime Marietta resident. With his deep knowledge of the town’s heritage and hands-on work restoring the Musselman/Vesta Iron Furnace Office\, Haneman will bring to life the people\, places\, and industries that once made Marietta a center of commerce along the Susquehanna. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Discover\n\n\n\nOn this 1.5- to 2-hour\, 1.5-mile walk along the scenic Northwest River Trail\, you’ll explore: \n\n\n\nThe Lumber Industry \n\n\n\n\nWhy Marietta became a lumber hub.\n\n\n\nSites of the old sawmill on Chickies Creek.\n\n\n\nImages of the grand homes built by Marietta’s lumber barons.\n\n\n\n\nTimber rafts\n\n\n\nThe Iron Industry \n\n\n\n\nStep inside the Musselman/Vesta Iron Furnace Office\, part of the last of eight “Hot-Blast” anthracite coal iron furnaces in the region.\n\n\n\nLearn what “pig iron” really is.\n\n\n\nDiscover how Sanborn Insurance Maps contributed to modeling the Musselman/Vesta Furnace Complex diorama.\n\n\n\nView artifacts unearthed by Millersville University’s summer archaeology digs at the Henry Clay Furnace.\n\n\n\nVisit the sites of six furnaces that once blazed along the Susquehanna River.\n\n\n\nUnderstand why this location was so crucial for canal and rail expansion.\n\n\n\nGlimpse images of the Iron Masters’ stately homes.\n\n\n\nDiscover why Marietta earned the name “Pittsburgh of the East.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\n\nDistance: About 1.5 miles.\n\n\n\nDuration: 90 minutes–2 hours (depending on Q&A).\n\n\n\nTerrain: Easy walking on the Northwest River Trail with an optional extension past additional furnace sites.\n\n\n\nWeather: Rain or shine. (Severe weather cancellations will be made on-site.)\n\n\n\nParking: Limited free parking at the Musselman/Vesta Furnace (26 Furnace Road\, Marietta\, PA 17574). Additional free parking at the Marietta Iron Furnace Park Northwest River Trail lot (29 Furnace Road\, Marietta\, PA 17547).\n\n\n\nCapacity: Limited to 15 participants.\n\n\n\nCost: $20 per person.\n\n\n\n\nReserve Your Spot\n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to experience Marietta’s industrial past through the eyes of one of its most passionate stewards. Space is limited—and tickets will go fast! \n\n\n\n				\n					\n					\n					November 21: Marietta Industry History Hike Ticket\n				\n				$20.00 – $39.99Price range: $20.00 through $39.99\n				\n				Select options\n			\n\n\nClick here to reserve your spot for the November 21st Marietta Industry History Hike. \n\n\n\nStep into history. Explore the industries. Experience Marietta like never before
URL:https://unchartedlancaster.com/event/marietta-industry-history-hike-with-david-haneman-2/
LOCATION:Musselman/Vesta Iron Furnace\, 26 Furnace Road\, Marietta\, Pennsylvania\, 17574\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Hikes
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SUMMARY:Mount Joy History Hike with Eric Schubert
DESCRIPTION:Join public historian Eric Schubert on December 6\, 2026\, for a guided history hike in Mount Joy\, PA. Discover the borough’s transformation from a malt production hub to a manufacturing center\, including Milton Hershey’s lesser-known caramel factory. Uncover stories of industry\, community\, and the impact of railroads in this engaging exploration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMount Joy: Tracks\, Trades & Transformation\n\n\n\n📅 Sunday\, December 6\, 2026⏰ 10:00 am–11:30 am📍 Meeting Location: Outside the Mount Joy Train Station 21 E Henry St\, Mount Joy\, PA 17552👉 Click here to reserve your spot for the December 6 Mount Joy History Hike \n\n\n\n				\n					\n					\n					December 6: Mount Joy History Hike with Eric Schubert\n				\n				$20.00\n				\n				Add to cart\n			\n\n\nBefore Milton Hershey became a chocolate legend\, he made caramels in Mount Joy. Before trains traveled through the deep railroad cut that divides the borough today\, they rumbled directly through town. And long before Mount Joy became the community we know today\, it was a bustling center of malt production\, brewing\, and manufacturing. \n\n\n\nSome of those industries have disappeared. Others left behind buildings\, landmarks\, and stories hiding in plain sight. \n\n\n\nJoin public historian Eric Schubert for Mount Joy: Tracks\, Trades & Transformation\, a guided history hike through one of Lancaster County’s most fascinating industrial communities. \n\n\n\nMap of Mount Joy from 1894.\n\n\n\nAlong the way\, Schubert will reveal how railroads\, entrepreneurs\, factories\, and changing industries transformed Mount Joy from a collection of small settlements into a thriving borough. \n\n\n\nThis is more than a tour of historic buildings. It’s the story of ambitious businessmen\, hardworking laborers\, industries that rose and fell\, and a community continually reinventing itself. \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Discover\n\n\n\nOn this engaging walk\, you’ll explore: \n\n\n\n\nThe railroad that reshaped Mount Joy. Discover how trains once traveled directly through town and why the railroad was eventually relocated into the dramatic cut that still defines the borough’s landscape.\n\n\n\nWhen Mount Joy was the “Malt Capital of the U.S.” Learn about Philip Frank\, his once-important malt works\, and the industry that helped put Mount Joy on the national map.\n\n\n\nThe connection between malt and beer. Explore how Frank’s malt business and Alois Bube’s brewery were part of Mount Joy’s interconnected brewing industry.\n\n\n\nMilton Hershey’s forgotten Mount Joy factory. Before becoming one of America’s most famous chocolate makers\, Hershey manufactured caramels in Mount Joy. Discover this lesser-known chapter of his remarkable career.\n\n\n\nMount Joy’s vanished chocolate and manufacturing industries. Uncover the factories and businesses that once provided jobs for generations of residents.\n\n\n\nThe villages that became Mount Joy. Trace the borough’s origins through its early town plan and the development of Mountjoy\, Richland\, and Florin.\n\n\n\nMain Street’s changing landscape. Discover how commerce\, transportation\, and industry shaped the borough’s historic downtown.\n\n\n\nThe surprising story of Old Standby Park. Learn how a former manufactured-gas plant became a public park and what this transformation reveals about Mount Joy’s industrial past.\n\n\n\n\nFrom the railroad tracks to the malt houses\, from Hershey’s caramel factory to a park with an unexpected industrial history\, this walk offers a fresh perspective on a community whose contributions reached far beyond Lancaster County. \n\n\n\nMeet Your Guide: Eric Schubert\n\n\n\nSchubert brings a unique combination of local knowledge\, historical research\, and genealogical investigation to the tour. A graduate of Elizabethtown College and Millersville University\, he has researched and shared overlooked stories from throughout Lancaster County. \n\n\n\nHe is also an internationally recognized genealogist and forensic genetic genealogist whose work has contributed to family reunifications and the resolution of long-unsolved criminal cases. His research has been featured by Good Morning America\, People\, The New York Times\, The Washington Post\, and other national media outlets. \n\n\n\nEric Schubert working at his computer.\n\n\n\nSchubert serves on the board and executive committee of the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County and was selected as a Next-Gen Leader by the White House Historical Association. He also co-organized the W. Miller Barbour Lecture Series\, which helped restore the legacy of an Elizabethtown College alumnus\, human rights pioneer\, and National Urban League leader. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\n\nDate: Sunday\, December 6\, 2026\n\n\n\nTime: 10:00 am\n\n\n\nStarting Point: Outside the Mount Joy Train Station 21 E Henry St\, Mount Joy\, PA 17552\n\n\n\nDistance: Approximately 2.5 miles\n\n\n\nDuration: Approximately 90 to 120 minutes\, depending on questions and discussion\n\n\n\nTerrain: Primarily borough sidewalks with street crossings\n\n\n\nWeather: Rain or shine. Any cancellation due to severe weather will be announced before the event.\n\n\n\nParking: 21 E Henry St\, Mount Joy\, PA 17552\n\n\n\nCapacity: Limited to 20 participants\n\n\n\nCost: $20 per person\n\n\n\n\nReserve Your Spot\n\n\n\nWhether you’ve lived in Mount Joy your entire life or have only passed through on Main Street\, chances are there are stories about this borough you’ve never heard. \n\n\n\nDiscover the factories that vanished\, the entrepreneurs who helped shape American industry\, and the railroad that forever changed the town’s landscape. \n\n\n\nStep into history. Follow the tracks of the past. Experience Mount Joy like never before. \n\n\n\n👉 Click here to reserve your spot for the December 6 Mount Joy History Hike \n\n\n\n				\n					\n					\n					December 6: Mount Joy History Hike with Eric Schubert\n				\n				$20.00\n				\n				Add to cart
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