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Old Franklin County Jail: Haunted History Inside Pennsylvania’s Cross Key Hotel

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Front entrance of the historic Old Franklin County Jail in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, featuring its red-brick exterior, barred windows, and central staircase.

From Civil War prisoners and underground dungeons to ghost stories and an unforgettable skeleton key, explore the history of Chambersburg’s Old Franklin County Jail. Some historic places capture your imagination before you’ve even made it through the front door. For me, the Old Franklin County Jail in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, was one of those places. Not … Read more

The Real Uncle Tom: Reclaiming Josiah Henson’s Legacy

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Front entrance of Josiah Henson Museum & Park in North Bethesda Maryland with portrait of Josiah Henson and text “The Real Uncle Tom.”

TMP Covert Ops | Operation Iron Lantern Mission 6 Before “Uncle Tom” became an insult, he was a hero. Explore the Josiah Henson Museum & Park in North Bethesda and discover the true story of the man who defied slavery and led more than 100 souls to freedom. “History isn’t just written by the victors … Read more