The Forgotten Raftmen of the Susquehanna River From the late eighteenth century into the early twentieth,…
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The Mile-Long Covered Bridge That Became a Civil War Firebreak
In June 1863, Lancaster County was saved by fire. The Columbia–Wrightsville Covered Bridge—once the longest covered…
Unseen Eyes and Echoing Meows: A Ghostly Encounter at Chickies Rock
👣 Unexplained Meows and Ghostly Legends at Chickies Rock. Chickies Rock is no stranger to eerie…
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…
Buried Alive in the Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge
The Urban Legend Haunting the Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge. Spanning the mighty Susquehanna River between Columbia and Wrightsville,…
On This Day In History: Columbia, PA’s Brush with Destiny
Columbia, PA's Brush with Destiny! After the ratification of the Constitution, the job of finding a…
On this Day in History: Wrightsville ‘Sea Lion’ Monster spotted in 1878
On April 28, 1878, something extraordinary emerged from the Susquehanna River between Columbia and Wrightsville. Witnesses,…
Winter cryptid sighting at Chickies Rock
New Cryptid Alert at Chickies Rock! In the fading light of a chilly January evening, two…
Mystery on the River: Legend of the 1878 Wrightsville ‘Sea Lion’ Monster
In April 1878, something extraordinary emerged from the Susquehanna River between Columbia and Wrightsville. Witnesses, including…
Columbia, PA’s Brush with Destiny
Columbia, PA's Brush with Destiny! The charming town of Columbia, on the Susquehanna River's east bank,…
Visit Historic Columbia, PA with these vintage reproduction maps
Columbia, Pennsylvania, a gem nestled along the Susquehanna River, boasts a rich tapestry of history that…
On this Day in History: Veterans Memorial Bridge photos taken on Armistice Day 1930
Check out this series of aerial photographs of the Veterans Memorial Bridge between Columbia and Wrightsville…
Spook House Station Stop of the Reading & Columbia Railroad
Haunted houses are typically considered works of fiction by someone with an overactive imagination. But are…
Veterans Memorial Bridge slate coaster set available for purchase
Purchase a four-pack of 4″x4″ slate coaster set featuring the iconic 1930 Veterans Memorial Bridge (Columbia–Wrightsville…
On this Day in History: Veterans Memorial Bridge opens to the public
On September 30, 1930, the Columbia–Wrightsville Bridge, officially called the Veterans Memorial Bridge, opened to the…
On this Day in History: Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge destroyed by Cedar Keys Hurricane in 1896
✨On This Day In History✨ On September 29, 1896, the Cedar Keys Hurricane ripped through Central…