The Ghost of General ‘Mad Anthony’ Wayne and his Missing Bones

Revolutionary War General "Mad Anthony" Wayne has the unique distinction of being the only Pennsylvanian known…

The tragic tale of Augusta Bitner and her wandering statue in Lancaster Cemetery

Founded in 1846, Lancaster Cemetery is home to several prominent Lancastrians such as painter Charles Demuth…

Meet Columbia’s Little Bigfoot—the Albatwitch

In the area of Chickies Rock near the ancient Susquehanna River, stories of a 4-foot-tall hairy…

October 27: Tales of Ghosts & Adventure Online Presentation

Join Adam Zurn from Uncharted Lancaster for an evening of ghost stories and local tales of…

Haunted treasure lies hidden in Safe Harbor; chaotic spoils of the French & Indian War

In 1870, treasure hunters descended into Safe Harbor. Undercover of darkness, they searched for $4 million…

Don’t miss my ‘Ghost Stories and Tales of Adventure in Shenks Ferry’ presentation at the Garden Spot Village

Join me on September 16 at the Garden Spot Retirement Community Chapel for an evening filled…

Christopher Franciscus: the Daniel Boone of Lampeter

Christopher Franciscus was the pioneering character who wrestled a wolf while taming a wilderness here in…

Bizarro Aficionado Podcast: Haunted Lancaster with Adam Zurn

On this Halloween Special, Adam Zurn, creator of Uncharted Lancaster, discusses phantom buggies, haunted mansions, TNT…

Haunted Lancaster Video: The Legend of ‘The White Angel’ narrated by Adam Zurn

What happens at midnight in the Tunnel at Shenks Ferry? Perform the ritual and find out…

Vote for your favorite #HauntedLancaster photo

Vote for your favorite #HauntedLancaster photo submission. May the spookiest photo win. Boo! 👻

#HauntedLancaster Photo Contest

With October in full swing, it's time for a new season of Haunted Lancaster stories. This…

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…

Haunted Lancaster: The White Werewolf and the Full Moon Curse of Shock Graveyard

Legend holds that anyone foolish enough to walk seven times around Hans Graf Cemetery under the…

All aboard! The Point Rock Tunnel Railroad Ghost

Even if you don't believe in ghosts, Chickies Rock is a place of death. At least…

Laughing Ghost of Gonder Mansion

Behind the walls of Strasburg's most beautiful home lies a dark secret. More than 100 years…

Death by Dynamite: The 1906 Shenks Ferry TNT factory explosion obliterates 11 men

Here's a tale of the macabre detailing the worst accident in Lancaster County history. On June…

Hang’em High! The macabre history of public hangings in Lancaster

Almost as soon as people started living in Pennsylvania, we started executing them. Lancaster's first hanging…

Haunted Lancaster: The midnight ride of the Engleside Phantom Buggy

Lancaster legend speaks of a spirit horse and buggy that travels New Danville Pike near South…

In the 1700s no one ever accused Lancaster’s constables of being soft on crime

During the 1700s, no one ever accused Lancaster’s early constables of being soft on crime. Records…

The Witch Sisters’ Chiquesalunga Curse at Chickies Rock

Three witch sisters once lived in a small house atop Chiques Hill. Rather than leave their…