Born in 1730 and educated in Philadelphia, George Ross became one of Lancaster's wealthiest and most famous lawyers. Then on a hot summer day in 1776, Ross helped make history when he became Lancaster's sole signer of the Declaration of Independence. unchartedlancaster.com/2023/05/19/geo…

The 5th Amendment to the Constitution says you can’t be tried twice for the same crime. But apparently, you can be hanged twice, and it happened here in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Antonio Romezzo on May 23, 1912. unchartedlancaster.com/2023/05/23/on-…

If you think emojis are a fad, think again. This 😐 neutral face carved rock unearthed on Piney Island, Lancaster County, in the Susquehanna River, is believed to be between 2,700 to 4,300 years old. It is the oldest known representation of a human face found in PA.

In preparation for Harrison Ford's last outing as the Man in the Hat in the upcoming #DialofDestiny movie, here's a list of #IndianaJones type places you can visit in the Susquehanna Valley. Grab your fedora because X marks the spot for local adventure! unchartedlancaster.com/2023/05/30/ind…

There won't be any Hovitos chasing you or a seaplane to swim to, but you can still channel your inner #IndianaJones as you use this rope swing to plunge into the Conestoga River north of Safe Harbor along Conestoga Boulevard. unchartedlancaster.com/2023/05/30/ind…

It looks like the Indiana Jones Hamilton Watch rumors were true. hamiltonwatch.com/en-gb/boulton-…

With LancasterConservancy's annual #WaterWeek festivities beginning today, here are six fun facts about Lancaster County's greatest body of water: the Susquehanna River. unchartedlancaster.com/2022/06/03/sus…

On June 4, 1773, that Washington visited Lancaster for the first time. In his diary, he wrote: "4. Breakfasted at the Sign of the Bull 13 Miles from the Ship. Dind at Lancaster 19 Miles further & lodgd at Wrights Ferry 10 Miles from Lancaster." unchartedlancaster.com/2021/02/15/mr-…

As part of Lancaster Conservancy's annual Water Week celebration, I led a Northwest River Trail History Hike on June 4. We explored a portion of the historic PA Main Line Canal between the Falmouth Boat Launch and Prescot Road. wp.me/pazrDx-8OW

It was on this day that the worst accident in Lancaster County history occurred. On June 9, 1906, deep in the heart of Shenks Ferry, more than a ton of dynamite accidentally detonated. The explosion obliterated buildings and vaporized 11 men. unchartedlancaster.com/2022/06/09/on-…

Join the Susquehanna Rambers as they search for forgotten places and ruins of the historic Lower Susquehanna River Hills and tributaries. On a recent trip, the trio explored the River Hills for the lost rock shelter home of "Colonel" John Mead. unchartedlancaster.com/2023/06/13/sus…

Here’s a unique angle on one of the more unusual "planned communities” in Lancaster County—The Village at Safe Harbor. Click the link to learn more. wp.me/pazrDx-2ZE

Imagine finding a giant chunk of ice nearly five feet in length in the Susquehanna. Not hard if it's February and below freezing. What about August when it's almost 100 degrees out? David Rankins did it four times in 1926 while dredging for coal. unchartedlancaster.com/2021/08/04/ice…

✨On This Day In History✨ On August 11, 1868, Thaddeus Stevens died in Washington, D.C. He is arguably Lancaster's most influential resident, having fought for civil rights, racial equality, and a free public education system. 20,000 attended his funeral. wp.me/pazrDx-93y

One fishermen in 1881 claimed to have spotted a mermaid around the Susquehanna River no fewer than five times. Is there any truth to this fishy sounding tale? pennlive.com/life/2023/08/i…

New from our features team: Win cash and a golden osprey during this year's Uncharted Lancaster treasure hunt lanc.news/4cITW8T