On September 27, 1777, Lancaster briefly became the nation’s capital when members of the Continental Congress…
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George Ross: Lancaster’s sole signer of the Declaration of Independence
Born in 1730 and educated in Philadelphia, George Ross became one of Lancaster's wealthiest and most…
Independence comes to Lancaster but not until July 8
In a time before social media, news traveled slowly. Word of the Declaration of Independence's signing…
The American Revolution comes to Lancaster
When did the American Revolution begin for Lancaster? June 15, 1774.