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CLOSED JANUARY 27 | All operations of LancasterHistory will be closed to the public on Tuesday, January 27 due to continued winter storm impacts on traffic and travel. We anticipate resuming normal operations on Wednesday, January 28. This message will be updated to reflect any changes to this schedule. Thank you, and take care!

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In 1882, Abe Buzzard and seven other prisoners tunneled in to the Lancaster County Prison’s chicken coop to make their escape.

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