John Jarvis is, without a doubt, one of Lancaster County's favorite local artists. In addition to…
Tag: Civil War
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…
On this Day in History: The Christiana Resistance – first battle of the Civil War
On this day—September 11, 1851—a deputy U.S. marshal led a raid in Christiana to recover four…
On this Day in History: Union forces burn Wrightsville Bridge to prevent invasion of Lancaster County
On this Day in History June 28, 1863: Union forces burned the Wrightsville Bridge to stop…
Art: Occupation of Wrightsville by Lee’s Army, June 28, 1863
A brief skirmish in Wrightsville and the burning of its covered bridge—immortalized in this print by…
The Beautiful Drumore Mill: Home to the Peach Bottom Slate waterfall, former Civil War lookout, and underground railroad stop
Discover the magically retreat known as the Drumore Mill. This 30-acre property nestled among the hills…
On this day in 1874, Lancaster dedicated its Soldiers & Sailors Monument
On July 4, 1874, Lancaster dedicated the Soldiers and Sailors Monument that stands in the heart…
Who is it that adorns the cupola tower above the former P. Lorillard Co. building on South Prince Street?
Atop the tower of the School District of Lancaster offices sits an unusual weathervane called "The…
Lancaster’s old Courthouse: Witness to Great Moments in American History
Great moments in American history took place in Penn Square, many inside the old Lancaster courthouse.
Remembering Safe Harbor’s Private William Campbell Civil War veteran
On this Memorial Day weekend, it seems fitting to remember Private William Campbell—a Civil War Veteran…
Side Quest: Explore the 300-year-old Pequea Silver Mine
Go down in history when you explore the 300-year-old abandoned Pequea Silver Mines.
Haunted Lancaster: The Ghost of General Reynolds
Some believe General John Reynolds' spirit never found peace. As such, his ghost wanders the streets…
Side Quest: Revolutionary conspirator and future failed president. Behold the East Orange Street house that sheltered both men.
Would you believe this stately 1749 colonial style mansion in Lancaster City sheltered both a Revolutionary…