The Story of Seneca George During Pennsylvania’s colonial period, the colony’s magistrates relied heavily upon a small group of people who could act as translators and help to negotiate agreements between Pennsylvania and the original occupants of the land, principally the Lenape (Delaware) and the Iroquois (Five Nations). Some…
December 14 marks the anniversary of a day of infamy in Lancaster History. It is the day when a band of vigilantes from upriver attacked and destroyed Conestoga Town. The story has been told many times before, not always accurately. If you are interested in the full story, I highly…
November is designated as “Native American Heritage Month”. On Thanksgiving Day, many Americans remember the story of the Pilgrims and Native Americans sharing a feast together. Today, some Native Americans observe Thanksgiving Day as a day of mourning to memorialize the many indigenous people who lost their land and…
