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The History of Manheim Township as recorded in the ‘1875 Historical Atlas of Lancaster County’
In 1875, Manheim was considered one of the wealthiest and best townships in Lancaster County, whose…
Ancient Native American eel weirs slumber beneath the waters of the Susquehanna
Before the Egyptians built the Pyramids of Giza, Native Americans were constructing giant stone structures on…
Cast your Vote for the Conestoga to be the ‘River of the Year’
The Conestoga River needs your help! Lancaster County's meandering 63-mile waterway has been nominated to be…
The History of Mount Joy Township and Borough as recorded in the ‘1875 Historical Atlas of Lancaster County’
According to the '1875 Historical Atlas of Lancaster County,' Mount Joy occupied a conspicuous position during…
The History of Warwick Township as recorded in the ‘1875 Historical Atlas of Lancaster County’
Lititz's history stars a cast of characters that range from families escaping religious persecution to Revolutionary…
Witchcraft and Murder in Hex Hollow
On Thanksgiving Eve in 1928, three men stormed into the home of Nelson Rehmeyer. The horror…
Perfect Gift Ideas for the Local History Lover in your Life
Here is a wide range of vintage maps 🗺️ dating from 1821 to 1919 of Lancaster…
December 21: Celebrity Bartending at Max’s Eatery
Join me for a different type of adventure on Wednesday, December 21, from 5 to 8…
Earliest known photo of the Wrightsville and Columbia Bridge
This is the earliest known photograph of the massive covered bridge that once spanned the Susquehanna…
Artifact: ‘Indian Relics of the Lower Susquehanna Valley Preserved for the Public’ brochure
I was recently made aware of this rare vintage brochure from the 1950s entitled "Indian Relics…
November 25 & December 10: Tunnels of Enola Group Hikes
Join Adam Zurn on December 3 at 8 am for the adventure of a lifetime on…
Haunted Lancaster: The Ghost of General ‘Mad Anthony’ Wayne and his Missing Bones (video)
Revolutionary War General "Mad Anthony" Wayne has the unique distinction of being the only Pennsylvanian known…
Haunted Lancaster: The Legend of Ironville’s Headless Horseman (video)
“I’ll be in Columbia by the stroke of midnight…or I’ll be in Hell!” These words and…
Side Quest: How to Access the Martic Forge Trestle
It has been more than four years since an arsonist destroyed the Martic Forge Trestle on…
Haunted Lancaster: The Wandering Wight of Twin Oaks Swimming Pool
A wandering wight has been repeatedly spotted along Ironville Pike near the now-defunct Twin Oaks Swimming…
Phoenix Rising: Martic Forge Trestle reopens after devastating 2018 fire
It's been more than four years since an arsonist destroyed the Martic Forge Trestle on Thursday,…
November 19: Native American Rock Carvings on the Lower Susquehanna River Presentation
Join me at the Solanco Historical Society in Quarryville for my "Native American Carvings on the…
Haunted Lancaster: Chickies Rock’s Shadowy Hat Man
Chickies Rock possesses a certain magnetism. For hundreds of years, it has attracted both people and…
C. Emlen Urban: the Man who Gave Lancaster its Iconic Look
"Build strong and substantial." Many Lancastrians are unaware of the lifelong work of celebrated local architect…
Haunted Lancaster: Lantern Ghost of the Safe Harbor Sand Pit
In the winter of 1870, rumors of mysterious lantern lights and buried gold guarded by a…