Lancaster History
One of Lancaster's most prominent historical figures, this Civil War General gave the order to burn the Confederate-operated railroads, factories and commercial buildings in Atlanta, and is famous for his quote "War Is Hell". He has a statue in Downtown Lancaster.
Who is William T. Sherman?
"Won't you be my neighbor?" This children's program ran for 30 years helped generations of kids learn about life's more complicated situations, thanks to that gentleman in the red sweater.
What is Mister Rogers' Neighborhood?
Land of the Free and Home of the Brave, this country stretches from the Pacific to the Atlantic and celebrates Independence Day every July 4th.
What is The United States of America?
This founding father appears on the $100 bill.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
Here you can get a Big Mac, chicken nuggets, and the best fountain Coke in town under their iconic golden arches.
What is McDonald's?
This former United States Senator helped raise William Sherman during the 19th Century. Today, there is a middle school named in his honor.
Who is Thomas Ewing?
Larry, Moe, and Curly starred in 190 episodes together as the trio of this goofy comedy show.
What is The Three Stooges?
This country features a maple leaf on its national flag, loves its hockey, and features the better half of Niagara Falls.
What is Canada?
This copper-plated coin featured President Abraham Lincoln on its face and was just discontinued in 2025.
What is the penny?
This spunky redhead is based in Central Ohio serving square patties, hot chili, and once featured sunrooms in her restaurants.
What is Wendy's?
This former Lancaster Golden Gales quarterback helped lead the Ohio State Buckeyes football program to an undefeated national championship season in 1968.
Who is Rex Kern?
One of the most famous TV programs ever, this show followed a widowed Sheriff and his son in the fictional town of Mayberry, North Carolina.
What is The Andy Griffith Show?
Home of the Amazon Rainforest and Rio De Janeiro, this country hosted the Summer Olympics in 2016 and is known for it's annual Carnival celebration before Ash Wednesday.
What is Brazil?
This U.S. President led the country through the majority of World War II and is commemorated to this day on the face of the dime.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
Home of the world's most famous chicken sandwich, this chain started in Georgia and has moved its way north with a new Lancaster location coming soon. Just don't expect to pop-in after church on Sunday...
What is Chick-fil-A?
An actor throughout the 1980s and 1990s, this Lancaster native made appearances in several hit TV shows and movies portraying a police officer, such as M*A*S*H, Dukes of Hazzard, The A-Team, Seinfeld, Family Matters, and most famously, the Police Academy Series. He passed away in 2001 at the age of 50.
Who is David Graf?
This animated sitcom set during the Stone Age became a multi-generational success, holding the record for longest-running primetime cartoon for 30 years. There's even a cereal and vitamins named after them!
What is "The Flintstones"?
Known in the West as "Land of the Rising Sun", this country is home to famous brands such as Toyota, Sony, and Nintendo, and is a global leader in science and technology.
What is Japan?
Ulysses S. Grant led the Union to victory in the Civil War in 1865 before becoming our 18th President in 1869. Today his likeness appears on this bill.
What is the $50 bill?
No other restaurant has roast beef and horsey sauce like this chain does. Simply put, "we have the meats".
What is Arby's?
Credited as Lancaster's first Black businessman, this freed slave became a tinsmith during the late 19th Century. A statue honoring his legacy was erected in Downtown Lancaster in 2025.
Who is Scipio Smith?
Inspired by one of the most famous comic book superheroes ever, Adam West and his trusty sidekick embarked on zany and wacky missions to defeat crime in Gotham City starting in 1966.
What is "Batman?"
Formerly known as Prussia and once a prominent Axis figure in World War II, this country experienced significant cultural shifts throughout the 20th Century, before becoming a major European power today.
What is Germany?
This 19th century abolitionist and civil rights advocate escaped slavery during the 1800s and is slated replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill as early as 2030.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
From tacos and nachos to burritos and Baja Blast, teens and young adults in particular have always loved coming to this restaurant for a late-night bite.
What is Taco Bell?