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Saturday, February 28, 2026

Small Town Art - Manheim Made By Hand Wall Mural

Painting kindness rocks and seashells is a popular hobby around the world, especially here in the United States. In our family, we have 3 that actively paint rocks and shells and leave them every where we go. It's a way to pay-it-forward and to bring smiles to the faces of strangers who find them. It's an inexpensive hobby which allows you to be creative in making your own artwork.

While passing through Manheim, Pennsylvania we stumbled upon the Manheim Made by Hand Wall Mural and were pleasantly surprised to find out that it's also a place where the community can come to leave their painted rocks! In our case...we left 2 painted seashells and 3 painted rocks. They also have unpainted rocks that you can take home, paint and return them. All are placed in the rock bed located beneath the mural.

Manheim Made By Hand Wall Mural in Pennsylvania

The wall mural was painted by Jason and Katherine Horst. You'll find it on the side of the building located at 38 S. Main Street in Manheim. You don't need to be a professional artist to participate in this project, everyone is invited! What a really fun and cool projects that the community and those passing through can participate in.

On the day that we were there it was difficult to get a nice photograph of the wall mural and the painted rock bed located below. Parked cars always seem to get in the way! We plan on visiting again to leave more painted rocks and to get better photographs. Check it out if you're going to be in the Manheim area.

Saturday, February 21, 2026

McAllister Tavern Historical Marker in Hanover, York County

McAllister Tavern Historical Marker in Hanover, York County

How many of you just drive by or walk by the historical markers that you see while traveling without taking a look at them? We used to be guilty of that! About 12 years ago we started looking for them in our own hometown and when we travel. These historical markers contain bits and pieces of accurate historical information that you often don't find in a history book. 

While on a road trip through Hanover in York County, Pennsylvania we came across the McAllister Tavern historical marker. Here's the information.

McAllister Tavern

Here, along the Monocacy Road, Richard McAllister erected a two-story log building and opened a store and tavern. In 1755, Benjamin Franklin was a guest at the Tavern. Old building was razed in 1950. 

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

You'll find it located on Baltimore Street in Hanover, York County. You can easily pull over along the side street. Park and get out to photograph it for your waymarking records. While you're here...check out all of the Pennsylvania Historical Markers that we've documented so far.