Join us for Lafayette's Bicentennial Ball: June 21

Live Auction • 50/50 Raffle • Elegant Fare • Regency-Era Entertainment
You won’t believe this auction! Paris, New Orleans, stunning jewelry, chef’s table at Bloom, wine tasting at The Handsome Cab, and other unforgettable experiences throughout York and beyond. Maybe you’ll win the 50/50? Take it from the Marquis de Lafayette: Anything’s possible on this special night.

Can’t attend? You can still enter the 50/50 raffle — the winner need not be present at the drawing.

History Center hands out annual awards

September 22, 2023

From left: Justine Trucksess, Matt Jackson, Ophelia Chambliss, Franklin Grove Jr., John Crawmer,
Carol Tanzola, David Raymond, Michael Graham, Eric Gimbi Jr., Kathy Tendler, Howard Tendler
and Jack Kay. Eric Menzer was absent when the photo was taken.

The History Center held its annual meeting and awards event Sept. 14, presenting six awards to community members and organizations for their contributions to increasing awareness of York County’s history.

The award recipients are:

Chair’s Award: Kim Hogeman and Jack Kay, Yorktowne Hotel project
Heritage Profile Award: Ophelia Chambliss
Lila Fourhman-Shaull Spirit Award: The Bobblehead George team of David Raymond, Michael Graham and Eric Gimbi Jr.

Community Heritage Awards

Business: York Revolution, represented by Eric Menzer
Local Historical Organization: Friends of Camp Security, represented by Carol Tanzola and John Crawmer
Government/Civic Organization: Heart of Hanover Trails, represented by Matt Jackson and Justine Trucksess

Volunteers of the Year

Franklin Grove Jr., longtime volunteer in the Library & Archives
Howard and Kathy Tendler, volunteer historical re-enactors and members of the Friends of the York County History Center

You can find videos about each of the winners below or on our YouTube channel here.