05/24/2024
If you’re a fan of local history, this page is fantastic. It’s mostly Lancaster County history, but some of our descendants at Glen Run originated in Lancaster. Check it out!
May is National Cemetery Appreciation Month! This month, we encourage you to explore and appreciate the profound history and serene beauty of our cemeteries.
Did you know Chestnut Level Cemetery in Lancaster County holds the oldest known tombstone in the area? It marks the final resting place of Elizabeth King, who passed away on February 21, 1732, at the young age of 23. If you're fascinated by the stories that tombstones tell, delve deeper into the history of Lancaster's earliest cemeteries and their timeless markers. Click here to start your journey into the past: https://unchartedlancaster.com/join-the-search-for-lancaster-countys-oldest-tombstone/
Join us in honoring these sacred spaces and the memories they preserve.