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Columbia, PA History

Columbia is a borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 28 miles (45 km) southeast of Harrisburg on the Susquehanna River across from Wrightsville. Originally, the place was called "Wright's Ferry." It was founded in 1726 by English Quakers from Chester County.

National Watch and Clock Museum

The National Watch and Clock Museum (USA) (NWCM), located in Columbia, Pennsylvania, is one of a very few museums in the United States dedicated solely to horology, which is the history, science and art of timekeeping and timekeepers.

National Watch & Clock Museum Like its sister institution, the National Watch and Clock Library, the National Watch and Clock Museum is operated by the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC), a non-profit organization with about 25,000 members and an educational mission. The National Watch and Clock Museum was founded in 1977 by the NAWCC and over time has put together a major collection of horological artefacts, mainly clocks and watches, but also related tools, machinery and ephemera, and has become an important institution in its field.

Most of the greatest and most important clocks and watches ever made have been preserved and exhibited - for decades if not centuries - as decorative art in such major museums around the world as the British Museum or the Metropolitan Museum in New York, or form a small department in the globally important museums of technology and science such as the Smithsonian Institution, the Musée des Arts et Métiers or the Deutsches Museum. There are only few museums like NWCM, dedicated principally to the history of timekeeping, and the majority of them - located in former centers of horological production - have primarily a local or regional focus. Since the former "Time Museum" in Rockford, IL closed in the 1990s, the NWCM is often described as the broadest specialist horology museum in the country. (The only comparable museum in the United States is the American Watch and Clock Museum in Bristol, Conn., but that one is more focused on American-made timekeepers).

The museum, located on the fringe of the Pennsylvania Dutch tourist area, serves both a general public (including youth), as well as a specialised audience of horological aficionados (including NAWCC members), which appreciate its study collection and some of the more specialized temporary exhibits.

Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge

The Veterans Memorial Bridge carries PA Route 462 from Columbia to Wrightsville. Construction began in 1929, and the bridge opened in 1930. But the Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge has existed in several incarnations over the centuries. The first, built in 1812, was rumored to be the longest covered bridge in the world. But only two decades passed before bad weather destroyed the structure.

The second bridge played an important role during the Civil War. In 1863, Confederate armies had entered Pennsylvania. About 2,500 troops under General John B. Gordon were advancing on Wrightsville with the intent to capture the bridge and gain access to Harrisburg. Union troops, meanwhile, were ordered to prevent this by any means necessary. They planned to bomb one side, but when explosives didn’t fully detonate, the soldiers resorted to fire. The plan was a success. Thwarted, the Confederates headed west to Gettysburg without reaching their goal.

Construction of the third bridge began in 1868, but a hurricane destroyed it in 1896. The fourth and most current version is considered the world’s longest concrete multiple-arch bridge, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Chickies Rock

Each year, thousands of people hike Chickies Rock to take in the view of the surrounding Susquehanna River. Chickies Rock sits at the end of Chickies Ridge, a long hill in Lancaster County composed of Cambrian Chickies Formation. Chickies Creek runs along the north side of the ridge, while Jones Run surrounds the south side.

At 525 feet elevation, Chickies Rock is especially popular with rock climbers. It sits inside over 422 acres of preserved land, much of which was part of the old Pennsylvania Canal. Nearby, the Chickies Rock Overlook trail follows an old trolley grade from Route 441 to the top of the rock. The nearby Clayton Shenk trail crosses Jones Run before climbing the south side of the ridge.

Columbia Market House

Built in 1869, the historic Columbia Market House has been in continuous use almost ever since. Today it is the site of a recent $1 million renovation project by the Market House Advisory Group. Phase one of the renovations includes a new metal roof, refurbished windows and doors, and the repair and preservation of the brick exterior.

Today the Market House’s farmers’ market is open Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. During that time, customers can shop for fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade baked goods and much more. A Market House bazaar is held every second and fourth Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Susquehanna Fire and Rescue

The Susquehanna Fire and Rescue Company was formed in 1897 in response to the needs of the rising population. Company meetings were held in the Manor Street School House until the first firehouse was constructed in 1901. In 1909, the company was referred to as “The Hambones” by the Columbia Daily News, a name that has lasted to the present-day.

In addition to hosting fire station tours and safety education programs, the Susquehanna Fire and Rescue Company has a number of fundraisers, including weekly bingo parties and semi-annual chicken barbeques.

Burning Bridge Antique Market

Located in the historic Columbia Coach Works building on 3rd and Walnut Streets, the Burning Bridge Antique Market keeps the past alive with over 24,000 square feet of antique merchandise. In addition to 70 booths and 120 showcases, the building features hardwood floors, pressed tin ceilings, limestone walls and chestnut millwork.

The Columbia Coach Works for which the building is named occupied the premises in the late 1800s. Later, the building housed a used furniture store, hardware shop, underwear company and agricultural implement firm. In 1917 a fire ravaged the place and killed a fireman. Some people believe his ghost still haunts the area.

Shortly after the fire, brick was imported from New York to rebuild the structure. A second floor was added at that time. A hardware store occupied 3rd and Walnut for much of the 1900s. It was especially popular during the holidays, when Santa and the Easter bunny would sit in the store’s window and pose for pictures with the children of Columbia.

Lancaster County Amish

The farmlands of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country are among the most productive in the nation. But many of the farmers here are different from most Americans; different by choice. For these are the Old Order Amish and Mennonites, also known as the "Plain People".

Our Amish neighbors have been employing horse-drawn power since the days when horsepower had a whole different meaning! In comparison to our fast-paced society, the simpler, family-centered Amish way of life holds a special fascination.

The Amish of Lancaster County, can trace their heritage back hundreds of years. Despite all the time that has passed and the many changes that have taken place in out society thte Amish of Lancaster County still live in and work like their forefathers did. Their family and farms are their top priotities, second only to their religion.

The Amish of Lancaster County are very devout in their faith. They take seriously the Biblical commands to separate themselves from the things of the world. They believe worldliness can keep them from being close to God, and can introduce influences that could be destructive to their communities and to their way of life.

Today there are over 25 different Amish, Mennonite, and Brethren church groups in Lancaster County, To keep themselves away from the modern world they don't permit electricity or telephones in their homes. The Amish have long preferred farming as a way of life. They feel their lifestyle and their families can best be maintained in a rural environment.While they do not permit the use of tractors in their fields, these old order Amish groups do use modern farm equipment pulled by teams of horses or mules.

Lancaster County has become a vacation destination for many people all across the country looking to get a glimpse of the Amish culture.

Lancaster City

Lancaster City offers an assortment of over 250 boutiques, restaurants, art galleries, entertainment and performing arts venues. Downtown Lancaster also boasts an incredibly rich heritage that can be experienced one of our many museums, churches and historic buildings.

Downtown Lancaster is alive with activity as new shops, restaurants and businesses are opening at an all time high, especially with the completion of the new hotel and convention center complex. Construction is ongoing preparing for new performing arts venues, parking facilities, education and healthcare expansions.

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, known as the Garden Spot of America since the 18th century, is located in the southeastern part of the state of Pennsylvania. The city of Lancaster is the county seat.

North Duke Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania Lancaster County is a popular tourist destination, due mostly to the many plain sect residents, known as the Amish or Pennsylvania Dutch. The term 'Pennsylvania Dutch' comes from the earlier use of "Dutch" to apply to all immigrants from middle Europe. They are the descendants of Germans who immigrated in the 18th and 19th centuries for the freedom of religion offered by William Penn, and were attracted by the rich soil and mild climate of the area.

Lancaster County PA Covered Bridge Lancastrians can easily spot a visitor to the area by how they pronounce the word Lancaster. Locals and people from nearby counties in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware pronounce Lancaster as LANK-ister. This is unusual as most Lancasters in the United States are pronounced as LAN-cast-er, though Lancashire, England, and Lancasters in Texas, Ohio, and South Carolina also use the LANK-ister pronunciation. The inhabitants of Lancaster County speak with the Susquehanna dialect. The Susquehanna dialect is most commonly used in the Lancaster, York, and Harrisburg areas, and incorporates influences from the Philadelphia accent and that of the Pennsylvania Dutch.