The large rock outcropping overlooking the Octoraro has been a popular spot to explore since the early days of Camp and before. Buzzard's Rock was also found to have Native-American artifacts, and is presumed to have been a shelter for the Susquehannock tribe during their tenure on the property.
This display chronicles some of the history of Buzzard's Rock.
The Archaeological Dig done at Buzzards Rock by archaeologist Mark McConaughy (and his assistant Doug Miller) from the State Museum of Pennsylvania took place from June 20, 1988 to August 19, 1988. 673 Scouts visited the rockshelter in 1988 and 77 Scouts actually assisted with the work.
Learn a little more about the exploits of The Buzzard Gang, a gaggle of thieves whose crimes were notorious in the Lancaster area during the late 19th century and even called the "Horseshoe Rockshelter" home for a time as a hideout.
