In 1863, the Gettysburg Campaign brought the Civil War's realities close to Marietta, Lancaster County. As…
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Book Review: ‘The Ballad of the Fugitive William Parker’ Restores a Lost Pennsylvania Story
New Book Spotlight: The Ballad of the Fugitive William Parker Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz’s upcoming book, The…
It’s Back: The Uncharted Lancaster Treasure Hunt Returns May 2
Surprise!! The Uncharted Lancaster Treasure Hunt is back. On Saturday, May 2, I’m bringing the hunt…
Thomas Henry Burrowes: A Visionary in Pennsylvania’s Educational History
Every May, the Lampeter-Strasburg community comes together for a special ceremony to honor the district's brightest…
A Glimpse into the Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy
Last night, along with the rest of the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County board, I…
The Tale of Thaddeus Stevens’ Ill-Fitting Wig
Thaddeus Stevens was well known for his wit, intellect, and sour expression. However, the first thing…
On this Day in History: Lancaster’s most influential resident, Thaddeus Stevens, dies
✨On This Day In History✨ On August 11, 1868, Thaddeus Stevens died in Washington, D.C. He…