Journeys with Local Historia (WPSU/PBS)

David Lewis: The Real Story Behind Pennsylvania's Legendary Outlaw (Ep. 2)

Discover the history of legendary outlaw David Lewis, also known as the "Robin Hood of Pennsylvania." Join Local Historia as they track down the mystery of this dashing outlaw and discover the real David Lewis.

Into the Vaults: Pennsylvania Beer and Culture (Ep. 1)

David Lewis: The Real Story Behind Pennsylvania's Legendary Outlaw (Ep. 2)

German immigrants revolutionized beer in America in the latter half of the 19th century. Join Local Historia as they go into the lagering vaults of three historic breweries in Pennsylvania.

Explore the David Lewis Collection:

Explore the David Lewis Collection at PA Photos and Documents (Powerlibrary.org). David Lewis was a notorious outlaw who died in the Bellefonte, PA jail in July 1820. The legendary counterfeiter and robber became known as the “Robin Hood of Pennsylvania” as well as other monikers like “Lewis the Robber”, David “Robber” Lewis, and “Davey Lewis”. David Lewis was born circa 1790 in what is now Milesburg, Centre County, PA. This collection includes original documents which provide unique insights about David’s background and criminal career.

PA Photos and Docs

Journeys with Local Historia (WPSU/PBS)

David Lewis: The Real Story Behind Pennsylvania's Legendary Outlaw (Ep. 2)

David Lewis: The Real Story Behind Pennsylvania's Legendary Outlaw (Ep. 2)

David Lewis: The Real Story Behind Pennsylvania's Legendary Outlaw (Ep. 2)

Into the Vaults: Pennsylvania Beer and Culture (Ep. 1)

David Lewis: The Real Story Behind Pennsylvania's Legendary Outlaw (Ep. 2)

David Lewis: The Real Story Behind Pennsylvania's Legendary Outlaw (Ep. 2)

Explore the David Lewis Collection:

Bonus Content