April 9 holds a heavy place in Lancaster County’s history. On this date in 1858, a…
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Frederick Shoff: The Visionary Behind Pequea’s Transformation
Frederick Shoff was one of the most ambitious and influential builders in the history of southern…
Roslyn Mansion: Architecture, Ambition, and the Cost of Grandeur
Roslyn Mansion, completed in 1896, is a prominent Lancaster landmark often seen but rarely entered. Designed…
The Hard Coal Navy: Dredging the Susquehanna for Black Gold
For much of the 20th century, the Susquehanna River did something no river should ever have…
The Lost River Highway: Log Rafting on the Susquehanna and the Making of Lancaster County’s River Towns
The Forgotten Raftmen of the Susquehanna River From the late eighteenth century into the early twentieth,…
General Edward Hand: Patriot, Physician, and Master of Rock Ford
He helped save Washington’s army, shaped the outcome of the Revolution, and built one of Lancaster’s…
The Enola Low Grade: Iron, Blood, and Engineering Glory
The Enola Low Grade stands as one of the most ambitious—and costly—engineering projects in the history…