The Pequea Silver Mines about eight miles south of Lancaster on Route 324 were once operated on and off for a period of more than 200 years. Once worked by four tribes of Indians, today the mines may be explored in safety and comfort. The newest attraction to the Silver Mines is Country Music, performed outdoors by well known recording artists and fine local talent. The Pequea Silver Mines invites you to the kick-ff of the 1980 Summer Concert Season May 25 thru Sept. 28.
Wintertime at Shand's Bridge. This picturesque "crossing of the Conestoga" is off US 222 at Pinetown Road near the village of Oregon and Conestoga Motor Inn. A Burr-truss type, it was built in 1867 and is 133 feet long.
Keller's Mill Bridge, known locally as Guy Bard's bridge, this "Cocalico Creek Crossing" is located between Ephrata and Akron. Bard was a leading Pennsylvania jurist, who lived nearby. Built in 1891, the bridge is 76 feet long.
Union Meetinghouse, Marietta, built 1817. Oldest public building standing. Erected by founding fathers on west corner of old burying ground for use by the people of all religious denominations. Headquarters of Marietta Restoration Associates.
"Please join us. M. R. A. Covered Dish Christmas Social, Thursday Dec. 16, 6:30 P.M. Union Meeting House. M. R. A. will provide the drinks and entree. "
"Hart of Amishland" Strasburg Railroad "The Road to Paradies" - is America's Oldest Shortline Railroad, founded in 1832. Located on Route 741 at Strasburg - Lancaster County, Pa. - this historic train travels regularly between Strasburg & Paradise, thru beatiful Penna. Dutch Amish farm country.
Nolt's Point Mill Bridge. This picturesque "crossing of the Conestoga" is off US Route 222 at Pinetown Road near Village of Oregan and Conestoga Motor Inn. A Burr-truss type, it was built in 1867 and 133 feet long.
Mennonite Meeting House. Two separate Conservative Mennonite "Plain" Sects use and maintain this House of worship. Religious services are held by the groups on alternating Sunday monrings.