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It was on this day—July 3, 1791—that George Washington made his most triumphant visit to Lancaster. It was his second trip and was now serving as president, Washington was touring southern and eastern states. He came to Lancaster via York on Sunday, July 3, to visit his old friend and military aide, General Edward Hand.

It's going to be another HOT one! Why not cool off while exploring Wind Cave. It's the largest tectonic cave in Pennsylvania. If 2,000 feet of tomb-like darkness isn't your thing, you could always creek stomp while exploring this culvert near the parking area to the cave. Click the bio link in the bio in the bio to read about both Wind Cave and the culvert.

Conestoga Township was named for the Conestoga River, which in turn was named for a local tribe of Native Americans. In the earliest days of settlement, the term “Conestoga” was used as a rough designation for most of what is present-day Lancaster County.

We've all seen the iconic Lady Liberty statue on the Susquehanna River. Did you know she has been there for 36 years now! On July 1, 1986, a group of self-described “knuckleheads” decided to sneak to the middle of the river and raise a statue in honor of the 100th anniversary of the original grand lady, the Statue of Liberty. Click the bio link in the profile to read the full story.

On July 1, 1863, the three days long Battle of Gettysburg began. One of the conflict’s first casualties was Major General John F. Reynolds. Reynolds was born and raised right here in Lancaster at 42 West King Street (currently home to Younger Realty Group).

I can’t wait to sign up! The beautiful Chief Uncas is in the water. Stay tuned for more information about this electric 55-foot pleasure craft that will be offering Susquehanna River Discovery Tours through the @susqnha later this summer! Tickets for the hour-long voyage will be $20 for adults and $10 for youth (ages 5 to 17). Children (ages 4 and under) will be free. Click the bio link for a video of the boat’s maiden voyage on the Susquehanna.

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