The stories of bootleggers, moonshine, and speakeasies attest that many people in Lebanon County were not supporters of Prohibition.
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The Air Raid Wardens who kept Lebanon County ready for anything during WWII
The Office of Civilian Defense was the catalyst that invited citizens to participate in their own defense, which inspired unprecedented teamwork and mutual aid around the nation.
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Who knew? On being B.F. Hean (Part Two)
From a broken shaving mug found in an old Cornwall privy, to a portrait of a man who lived some 100+ years ago. On being B.F. Hean, part two.
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Who knew? On being B.F. Hean (Part One)
From a broken shaving mug found in an old Cornwall privy, to a portrait of a man who lived some 100+ years ago. On being B.F. Hean, part one.
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Local author’s new book covers over 150 years of Coleman family history
James Polczynski’s new book “Souls of Iron” examines the multi-generational Coleman iron dynasty, Lebanon County’s most famous industrial family.
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The real story of Robert H. Coleman, his Cornwall mansions, and St. Luke’s
It’s long been said that the wealthy industrialist Robert H. Coleman ordered the demolition of an unfinished mansion in Cornwall and sent the remaining stones to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, but there’s more to this local legend than is commonly known.
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Who knew? Cornwall’s National Guard riot of 1887
In this week’s “who knew” column, we share the story of how a railroad rivalry led to chaos and conflict during the 1887 National Guard encampment at Mt. Gretna.
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Who knew? The Pinkerton Cornwall Caper of 1888 (Episode Four)
What brought Pinkerton detective “F.B.T.” from Philadelphia to Lebanon in 1888? Read the fourth and final installment of our history serial about the Pinkerton Cornwall Caper.
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In memory of Lebanon’s officers who gave their life in the line of duty
As we celebrate the life of Lt. William Lebo, so too we recall the lives of Chief of Police Aaron McCord and Patrolman Cyrus Shaeffer, whose names will all long endure in Lebanon County.
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Between Hershey and Wilbur: A look at the chocolate industry in Lebanon County
The history of the chocolate industry in Lebanon County has often been overlooked thanks to its famous neighbors. Here’s a short and sweet peek at a few businesses and chocolatiers that set up shop inside the county borders.
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Who knew? The Pinkerton Cornwall Caper of 1888 (Episode Three)
What brought Pinkerton detective “F.B.T.” from Philadelphia to Lebanon in 1888? Read part three of our history serial about the Pinkerton Cornwall Caper.
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Who knew? The Pinkerton Cornwall Caper of 1888 (Episode Two)
What brought Pinkerton detective “F.B.T.” from Philadelphia to Lebanon in 1888? Read part two of our history serial about the Pinkerton Cornwall Caper.
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How a railroad rivalry spurred the creation of Penryn Park, Cornwall’s answer to Mount Gretna
The story of Penryn Park is one of 19th-century industry, breezy weekend getaways, baseball, thunderstorms, and the intense rivalry between two Coleman cousins and the railroad lines they managed.
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Who knew? The Pinkerton Cornwall Caper of 1888 (Episode One)
What brought Pinkerton detective “F.B.T.” from Philadelphia to Lebanon in 1888? Read episode one of our history serial about the Pinkerton Cornwall Caper.
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Who knew? Profound possessions
Straight from the 1885 annals of “Robin Leach’s Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” comes this fascinating report, a surprising glimpse into the opulence of Cornwall, Pennsylvania, in the 19th century.
