On this day—September 11, 1851—a deputy U.S. marshal led a raid in Christiana to recover four…
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Lancaster’s own Gold Klondike along the banks of the Pequea in Herrville
In 1900, according to newspaper reports, gold was found in Herrville near the Pequea Creek. Grab…
Notorious Doan Outlaws leave behind $2 million in Berks County
The notorious gang of Quaker brothers, known as the Doan Outlaws, became renowned for robbing tax…
Are the treasures of Lancaster’s thieving highwaymen of the 1740s still waiting to be found?
Is Lancaster County home to the hidden treasures of thieving highwaymen?
Could buried treasure be found in Christiana?
Could buried treasure be found in Christiana? Untold riches hidden by runaway slaves.
Video: Watch the ‘Ghost Stories & Tales of Adventure’ presentation
If you missed Saturday's 'Ghost Stories & Tales of Adventure' presentation, don't despair because you can now…
Don’t miss Saturday’s ‘Ghost Stories & Tales of Adventure with Uncharted Lancaster’ presentation
Don't miss this fun and educational program of Ghost Stories & Tales of Adventure with Uncharted…
Seeing Lancaster County from a Trolley Window
While researching Lancaster County’s trolley service, a repeatedly referenced resource was Seeing Lancaster County from a…
Was Lampeter named after handicapped tavern keeper Peter Yeordya?
Legend has it Lampeter was named after an early resident and disabled tavern keeper, Peter Yeordya.…