Hey You Guys! The Uncharted Lancaster Treasure Hunt is back one last time with Buzzard’s Booty:…
Abe Buzzard’s Lost Journal Resurfaces—May Contain the Key to His Missing Loot!
Abe Buzzard’s lost journal resurfaces—and it may contain the key to his missing loot in the…
Antique Toolbox: March Mystery Tool
Welcome back to the Antique Toolbox! Jennifer Royer, museum curator at Landis Valley Village and Farm…
On this Day in History: First black army officer in U.S. history was born in Columbia
In addition to producing six generals and numerous other army officers, Columbia can boast another historical…
The Ghost of the Rawlinsville Brickhouse
The Rawlinsville Brickhouse in Holtwood has long been home to more than just diners and guests.…
Join the Hunt: Sponsorship Opportunities for Lancaster’s Most Thrilling Adventure
Hey you guys! 🎉 The 2025 Uncharted Lancaster Treasure Hunt is shaping up to be our…
Discover the Legacy of William Chester Ruth: A Pennsylvania Inventor Who Engineered Progress
William Chester Ruth (1882–1971) was a pioneering African American machinist, inventor, and business owner whose innovations…
March 12: Mysterious Petroglyphs of Safe Harbor Presentation
Join me at the Milanof-Schock Public Library in Mount Joy for my "Mysterious Petroglyphs of Safe…
Buried Alive in the Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge
The Urban Legend Haunting the Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge. Spanning the mighty Susquehanna River between Columbia and Wrightsville,…
Own a Piece of History: Stunning 1814 Federal-Style Home with 17 fireplaces in the Heart of Marietta
Marietta’s origins date back to the early 1700s, when it emerged as a Native American trading…
Antique Toolbox: Last month’s mystery tool – Gambrel
Welcome back to the Antique Toolbox! Jennifer Royer, museum curator at Landis Valley Village and Farm…
Own a Piece of Lancaster County History: Former Postlewaite’s Tavern Up for Auction
Own a piece of Lancaster County history – the former Postlewaite’s Tavern to be sold at…
Discover the Magic of the Safe Harbor Petroglyphs on WITF’s The Spark
The Susquehanna River holds many secrets, but few are as compelling as the ancient petroglyphs etched…
Swastikas in Architecture: When a symbol meant good fortune, not hate
Uncovering the Hidden History of a Controversial Symbol. Have you ever noticed a swastika as an…
Lancaster Vice: Lancaster’s Hoodoo Doctor, the Crime of Fortune Telling
The Curious Case of Lancaster’s Fortune Tellers in 1913. Discover a fascinating chapter of Lancaster’s history…
Antique Toolbox: Last month’s mystery tool – Slate Punch
Welcome back to the Antique Toolbox! Jennifer Royer, museum curator at Landis Valley Village and Farm…
January 10: History and Adventure in Shenks Ferry Presentation
Join Adam Zurn for an unforgettable evening of History and Tales of Adventure in Shenks Ferry…
How the Lancaster Woolworth Sparked a Christmas Tradition
In 1880, F. W. Woolworth took a chance on "useless" Christmas tree ornaments pitched by a…
Forgotten Places: Caernarvon Township’s California
Northeast of Churchtown lies the remnants of a forgotten Lancaster County community shrouded in tales of…
Pennsylvania Dutch superstitions of the late 1800s
The superstitions of the Pennsylvania Dutch extended far beyond Lancaster County, captivating readers across the country.…