lancaster history: Lancaster PA - Our nation's capitol? - 05/30/07 02:46 PM
Did you know that Lancaster was the capital of the country (for exactly one day)? On September 27, 1777 the Continental Congress, fleeing from the British forces who had occupied Philadelphia, convened on the site of Penn Square to conduct business. The next day, fearing British raiding parties, the Congress retired … (0 comments)
lancaster history: John F. Reynolds - Lancaster County PA historic profile - 05/25/07 10:54 AM
One of my favorite pastimes is the study of history, particularly the era of the American Civil War. I also enjoy doing battlefield photography, so I get to combine two of my personal loves. You may not realize this, but Lancaster PA was a hub of activity during the Civil War. Many … (1 comments)
Named after a nearby rock ford once used to cross the nearby Conestoga River, this 1794 home was built by General Edward Hand and remains remarkably unchanged architecturally even today. Edward Hand emigrated to Lancaster … (2 comments)
lancaster history: Lancaster PA historical Portrait: East Petersburg's DW Graybill - 05/16/07 01:50 PM
This post is an excerpt from my book "Historic Walking Tour of East Petersburg". For more info on the book give me a call at 717-799-0851. Portrait of a Prominent East Petersburg resident: David Witmer Graybill (1853-1938) As a public servant, businessman, family man and neighbor, “DW” Graybill was much … (0 comments)
lancaster history: Speedwell Forge - Lititz - historic spotlight in Lancaster County, PA - 04/30/07 05:23 PM
The following is a very interesting short history of Speedwell Forge County Park: Speedwell Forge was built in 1760 in Elizabeth Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It operated continuously until 1854, when it closed as iron production moved west. James Old (1730-1809) emigrated from Wales in 1750. Arriving in Lancaster, he was employed at … (0 comments)
lancaster history: East Petersburg, PA Homes: Exploring a Lancaster County Gem (Part 3) - 04/30/07 10:42 AM
Here is part 3 of the history of East Petersburg, PA, a Lancaster County gem: Part One Part Two In 1888 David Gochnauer built the house at 1977 State Street (originally known as Columbia Avenue) which was the first in town to have electric lights and indoor plumbing. It is still there … (0 comments)
lancaster history: East Petersburg, PA Homes: Exploring a Lancaster County Gem (Part 2) - 04/26/07 09:12 AM
Continued from part 1, history of East Petersburg, PA: From 1812 through the end of the century, Petersburg continued to develop as more residents moved in and set up shop as businesses, churches and other ventures primarily geared around supporting the many farms in the area. In comparing the 1853 and 1875 … (0 comments)
lancaster history: East Petersburg, PA Homes: Exploring a Lancaster County Gem - 04/24/07 11:28 AM
As a resident and councilman in "East Pete", and as a history buff, I became interested in the history of this small Pennsylvania town with deep roots. So, in 2006 I authored a book entitled "Walking Tour of Historic East Petersburg" with a committee of local residents. Carole Wilson of … (1 comments)
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Did you know that Lancaster was the capital of the country (for exactly one day)? On September 27, 1777 the Continental Congress, fleeing from the British forces who had occupied Philadelphia, convened on the site of Penn Square to conduct business. The next day, fearing British raiding parties, the Congress retired … (0 comments)
