LANCASTER, Pa. — As the United States prepares to mark 250 years of independence, communities across Pennsylvania are reflecting on their role in shaping the American story. On Saturday, that spotlight turned to Lancaster — a place whose history stretches back to the nation’s earliest days.
From cobblestone streets to courthouse steps, Lancaster’s past runs deep. In 1777, Lancaster briefly served as the capital of the United States, providing a safe haven for the Continental Congress as British forces advanced on Philadelphia.
That legacy was honored during an America250PA event held in Lancaster, part of a statewide effort leading up to the nation’s semiquincentennial…