Water Week: Susquehanna River Fun Facts

With Lancaster Conservancy's annual Water Week festivities beginning today, here are some fun facts about Lancaster…

Art: John Jarvis’ The Pequea Valley

During his tenure as Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County president, John Jarvis drew The Pequea…

Christopher Franciscus: the Daniel Boone of Lampeter

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

Side Quest: Kayaking the Conestoga from Rock Hill to Safe Harbor

If you are looking for some ruins to explore or are a novice kayaker in search…

Port of Lancaster and the Curious Etymology of Safe Harbor’s Name

Where does the name Safe Harbor originate? Believe it or not, but it comes from the…

Conestoga Wagon: Century Strong Ship of Inland Commerce

The Conestoga wagon, as known as "the ship of inland commerce," was used for over a…