Does a traitor’s treasure lie hidden in Springettsbury Township?

Before having his property confiscated for being a traitor, British Loyalist James Rankin allegedly hid his…

Update on the Search for Lancaster County’s Oldest Headstone

Just when I thought the oldest headstone in Lancaster County debate was settled, I received a…

Where did Lake Aldred get its name?

Located on the Susquehanna between Safe Harbor and Holtwood lies the 2,400-acre body of water known…

Does a traitor’s treasure lie hidden in Springettsbury Township?

Before having his property confiscated for being a traitor, British Loyalist James Rankin is rumored to…

The day Columbia residents were treated to 200,000 gallons of free beer!

On June 23, 1932, at the height of Prohibition, Columbia residents enjoyed six hours of free…

River Guide: Mouth of the Conestoga

Ponder this for a moment. Millions of years ago, an enormous lake once existed at what…

Port of Lancaster and the Curious Etymology of Safe Harbor’s Name

Where does the name Safe Harbor originate? Believe it or not, but it comes from the…

History of Conestoga Township as recorded in the ‘1875 Historical Atlas of Lancaster County’

In 1875, Conestoga was considered one of the wealthiest and best townships in the County. Find…

Side Quest: Governor Dick Observation Tower

Explore the boulder-filled forests of Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick as you prepare to…

Tunnels of Enola Adventure

Hidden beneath the Tunnels of Enola lies a cache of jewels. If you can decipher the…

Tunnels of Enola Adventure

Do you have what it takes to find the jewels? Find out in the Tunnels of…

Take a trip back in time with this historic canoeing guide to the Conestoga

In 1976 the Conestoga Valley Association created a detailed canoeing guide to the historic Conestoga that…

History of Manor Township as recorded in the ‘1875 Historical Atlas of Lancaster County’

Find out why the '1875 Historical Atlas of Lancaster County' considered Manor Township in every respect…

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…

Unlock the secrets of Kepler Lodge—Martic Forge’s ironmaster mansion, YWCA, and Jewish Community Center

This is your chance to own a piece of American history! Built in 1735 and used…

Side Quest: Safe Harbor Village Walking Tour

Explore the historic Safe Harbor Village with this 1.25 mile self-guided walking tour.

Armchair Explorer: Make your reservation today for the Pequehanna Inn – Pennsylvania’s Crown Jewel answer to Lake Placid

In an alternate universe, a five-story, 384-room luxury hotel sits high on a hill above the…

Hall of Fame

Romancing the Stone Adventure Governor Dick Adventure: Raiders of the Lost Ark View this post on…

Death by Dynamite: The 1906 Shenks Ferry TNT factory explosion obliterates 11 men

Here's a tale of the macabre detailing the worst accident in Lancaster County history. On June…

Wind Cave Adventure

Discover Pequea dangerous underground containing 2,000 feet of cold spelunking passageways. Welcome to Wind Cave. Enter…