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The first in a series of three articles on the Kegel: World War I Papers of Thomas, James and Victor Kegel, 1917–2014 (MG-798) Written by Elizabeth McIlhenney The Kegel Chronicles, Part One: Life at Training Camp After the United States’ entrance into the First World War on April 6, 1917, many of the men in […]
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again. No, not just springtime. That time of year when folks gather at their favorite stream, creek, pond or other favorite body of water and sit silently awaiting a nibble. The tiniest of bites leading to that moment of frantic reeling and tugging, tugging and reeling, only to find you’ve […]
Read MoreThe Fulton Theatre’s second main stage production for its 2018-2019 season, 42nd Street, entertained audiences for the holidays from November 13 – December 30, 2019. If you joined LancasterHistory.org for Thirsty for History Thursday at the Fulton on Thursday, November 29, you would have been regaled with plethora of historical information, tying Lancaster County’s history with elements, […]
Read MoreIt’s that time of year. Rushing around, doing all that last minute Christmas shopping. Baking all the cookies. Making sure the stockings are hung by the chimney with care. And picking out the best Christmas tree on the lot. Or, in the case of this photograph, on the square. Taken some time after 1889, when […]
Read MoreMG-360: Paul A. Mueller, Jr. Collection written by Elizabeth McIlhenney, Archives Volunteer The Paul A. Mueller, Jr. Collection is a collection of family heirlooms passed down from generation to generation in the Zahm, Shreiner, and Cochran families, from the years 1774 to 1916. The collection features many interesting pieces that are of historical value, such […]
Read MoreThe Fulton Theatre set sail for its 2018-2019 season with Treasure Island on September 18, 2018. If you joined LancasterHistory.org for Thirsty for History Thursday at the Fulton on Thursday, September 27, you would have been regaled with plethora of historical information, tying Lancaster County’s history with elements, themes, and motifs from Treasure Island. If you […]
Read MoreThe Farmers’ Fair Collection, MG-146 written by Elizabeth McIlhenney, Archives Volunteer LancasterHistory.org is home to the extensive Farmers’ Fair Collection. The collection contains premium lists, fliers, stock certificates, entry blanks, and much more memorabilia from Farmers’ Fairs in Lancaster County spanning many years. A premium list is a guide to the fair containing entry categories […]
Read MoreSharing the history of Lancaster County is at the heart of LancasterHistory.org’s mission. From porcelain plates to portraits to priceless furniture, LancasterHistory.org’s historic collections have thousands of items that tell the story of Lancaster County. In the paragraphs below, we’ll give you more in-depth information about each of the historic artifacts featured in our advertisement […]
Read MoreThe summer of 2018 may have broken a record. It’s been our wettest summer. Ever. The previous high water mark? The summer of 1972 – the year of Agnes. While our rain has been spread out pretty evenly over the last three months, Hurricane Agnes plowed through Pennsylvania at the end of June 1972, dumping […]
Read MoreWas President Buchanan a patriot? Although his presidency is widely criticized, there is little doubt that Buchanan devoted much of his life to serving his country. He famously remarked, as things were heating up in South Carolina in 1861, that “whatever the result may be, I shall carry to my grave the consciousness that at […]
Read MorePresidential hopeful Theodore Roosevelt made a stop in Lancaster while campaigning for the Bull Moose Party in April 1912.