Uncovering Shenks Ferry rich history and ghostly legend

  • Asia Tabb

Aired; April 2nd, 2025.

When most people think of Shenks Ferry, they picture spring wildflowers, a beloved spot under the Lancaster Conservancy. But as Adam Zurn, Executive Director of Uncharted Lancaster, reveals, the area holds much more than just natural beauty—it is steeped in rich history, industrial remnants, and even a ghostly legend.

Zurn, who runs Uncharted Lancaster, a platform dedicated to exploring local history through adventure, is set to give a presentation on April 12th that will shine a light on Shenks Ferry’s intriguing past. “Hundreds of people visit Shenks Ferry in the spring just to see the wildflowers,” Zurn explained. “But it’s really easy to forget that there’s a lot of history in that area.”…

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