On this day—September 20, 1796—George Washington made his fifth and final visit to Lancaster, PA. The…
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On this Day in History: George Washington Visits Lancaster
It was on this day—July 3, 1791—that George Washington made his most triumphant visit to Lancaster.…
Why does George Washington have two birthdays!?!
Today, we celebrate George Washington's birthday. However, it hasn't always been February 22. Examining the historical…
Sons of Liberty: Matthias Slough and the White Swan Hotel
Despite having no battles fought here, Lancaster was still a hotbed of political activity before and…
In the News: George Washington visits Lancaster on Independence Day 1791 – Lancaster Connects
I recently had the pleasure of again doing the "Local History Nugget" segment for Lancaster Connects.…
Mr. Washington Goes to Lancaster
It's Presidents' Day! As such, we celebrate the life of George Washington. But did you know…
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.
Lititz answers the call of freedom; becomes a hospital town for Revolutionary War wounded
For eight months in 1778, the town of Lititz served as a hospital caring for hundreds…