Columbia History-CHPS

10/14/2026

Check out the last fifteen minutes on the haunts of the Columbia Historic Preservation Society. This series has been broadcasted on Discovery+ & Travel Channel.
Viewed by millions of people about our amazing town of Columbia!

https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=my+haunted+hometown+season+1+episode+5&mid=15CB01824096857C91E915CB01824096857C91E9&churl=https://vimeo.com/user9041821&FORM=VAMGZC

Watch My Haunted Hometown: Season 1, Episode 5 - Haunted Battlegrounds . Terrifying firsthand accounts of paranormal encounters in haunted small towns across North America. These dark tales reveal the horrors faced by everyone who dares to reside there, unable to escape the vengeful spirits intent o...

10/13/2026

10/11/2026

We wish to thank everyone who attended Albatwitch 2026.
We estimated a total of 3 to 4 thousand all day.
We had 19 cryptic and paranormal stand holders, over 24 food vendors, not counting the 40 some other related vendors.
We would also like to thank our volunteers, who without their help we couldn’t have had the successful day it was.
We would especially would like to thank the Borough of Wrightsville for their help and graciously allowing us to use their beautiful and spacious park for the event.
We would like thank our honored speakers and their lectures.
Most of all we would like all those who attended Albatwitch No.13, you folks are the greatest, thank for your loyal patronage!
We received nothing but praise all round, many who said they’ll be returning next year.
Finally all proceeds will benefit the Columbia Historic Preservation Society, for without your help, we would have hard time surviving and keeping your museum open, again Thank You and God Bless!

10/10/2026

Here”s Albatwitch 2026 !

10/09/2026

Columbia High School Football Team 1902

10/05/2026

Did you know there was a small, hairy creature eerily similar to Bigfoot that is said to have been roaming both Lancaster and York counties for decades?

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/albatwitch-day-celebrating-central-pa-s-very-own-cryptid-is-back-for-2026/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_abc27_News

10/04/2026

https://www.lloydmifflinsociety.org/digital-media

If you love the Blues you really need to click on the link above.
The Lloyd Mifflin Society has put 13 of Lloyds Sonnets to music, you will not be disappointed, Outstanding Genius!

SONETTO is a selection of Lloyd Mifflin's sonnets. Each is recited by a synthetic voice best suited to the essence of the work. Original music and sounds were added for atmosphere. Should you wish to read along with each sonnet, touch the small icon of the 'musical note with three horizontal lines'....

10/04/2026

A Dime saving envelope from Central National Bank from the 1950's.

10/04/2026

Author of the song "Home Sweet Home", by John Howard Payne
Born: June 9, 1791 Died: April 9, 1852
Little did he know that his song would become the most popular song sung by the soldiers on both sides during the Civil War.
The etching was done at the Saylor Studio in Lancaster, Pa. around 1848.

10/02/2026

The band "Di****ed" will be one of 3 bands performing at "Albatwitch Day" on Saturday October 10, in Wrightsville.
You've seen the want to be's, but there is Only One True "Albatwitch Day" and we even spell it correctly!!
We now have over 80 vendors ready to sell weird and scary stuff from now 5 states.
We have world renowned speakers authors who will be talking about Crypids- and the paranormal all day! Haunted Trolley Tours Saturday evening, we already have one tour completely booked. There will be additional parking with our trolley shuttle and best of all it's free.
Follow the signs and stop over and see us, lots of food and fun to be had for the whole family and it's FREE!, you may even see an Albatwitch!
All proceeds to benefit the Columbia Historic Preservation Society.