09/27/2026
🇺🇸✨ Did you know Lancaster was once the capital of the United States — for one day?
On September 27, 1777, the Continental Congress met in Lancaster while fleeing British forces during the Revolutionary War, briefly making Lancaster the nation’s capital. 🏛️
Lancaster’s importance didn’t end there. By 1789, the city was even proposed as a possible permanent U.S. capital. Revolutionary War officer and Lancaster leader General Edward Hand submitted a plan for a federal district centered around Lancaster, highlighting the city’s strong location, surrounding farmland, skilled tradespeople, and reputation as a welcoming crossroads.
Lancaster County has long been shaped by its markets, farms, workshops, churches, neighborhoods, and generations of people bringing together old traditions and new ideas. ❤️🌾
We’re proud to be part of a community with such a rich and unique history.