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Lancaster Central Market: The oldest, continuously running public farmers’ market in the country
Lancaster Central Market is the oldest continuously operating farmers market in the United States with fresh…
Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House: Home to the surveyor who helped define America
Today, 123 North Prince Street houses the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County, but in the…
Who is it that adorns the cupola tower above the former P. Lorillard Co. building on South Prince Street?
Atop the tower of the School District of Lancaster offices sits an unusual weathervane called "The…
The American Revolution comes to Lancaster
When did the American Revolution begin for Lancaster? June 15, 1774.
Then & Now: 38 W. King Street home to Lancaster’s second-oldest public clock
Is 38 West King Street home to Lancaster's second oldest public clock?
‘Spanish Flu’ in Lancaster
COVID-19 isn't the first pandemic to strike Lancaster. In 1918, "Spanish Flu" exacted its toll on…
Lancaster’s surprising royal connection
Pop Quiz: What connection does King George, Queen Caroline, the Prince of Wales, and the Duke…
This Lancaster bookworm has been reading the newspaper daily for 40 years
Lancaster's metallic bookworm has been reading the newspaper daily for nearly 40 years. But how much…
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 Ghost of General Reynolds
Some believe General John Reynolds' spirit never found peace. As such his ghost wanders the streets…
The day Lancaster was the nation’s capital
September 27 On this day in 1777, Lancaster became the nation’s capital when fourteen members of…
The Great Indian Treaty of 1744
In June of 1744, scores of Native Americans began to gather outside of Lancaster in a…
Was Lancaster County formed to rid Chester of its “thieves, vagabonds, and ill people”?
Infested with Thieves, Vagabonds, and Ill People In 1728, residents living in the backwoods of Chester…
Side Quest: Revolutionary conspirator and future failed president. Behold the East Orange Street house that sheltered both men.
Would you believe this stately 1749 colonial style mansion in Lancaster City sheltered both a Revolutionary…
Side Quest: What are those mysterious shields adorning historic Lancaster buildings?
Walk around the older neighborhoods of Lancaster City, and you might spy medallions like these adorning…
Side Quest: Understanding Lancaster’s curious ‘eavesdropper’
Who is this mysterious fellow at 121 East King Street that enjoys eavesdropping on your conversation?