November 15, 2024
The Articles of Confederation
Fun Fact Friday: Nov. 15 marks 247 years since the adoption of the Articles in York By Valerie Long History Center staff Of course, today’s fun fact Friday HAS to be about the Articles of Confederation! Since today is the anniversary! For those of you that don’t know, one of our big claims to fame […]
October 23, 2024
Another Oyster Festival is in the books
The History Center’s 50th Annual Oyster Festival was Oct. 20, and more than 1,600 people attended the event to slurp oysters, listen to live music, bring the kids for games, crafts and demonstrations and enjoy a great day with amazing October weather. We returned to the Colonial Complex this year, and invited folks into our […]
September 16, 2024
Cabinet of Curiosities, Ep. 9: Tortoiseshell vs. Celluloid
The Case of the Tortoiseshell Comb We take a look at another item that came to the Historical Society from the family of Elizabeth Bonham. This video, the latest in the Cabinet of Curiosities video series, explores the story of the tortoiseshell comb from the History Center’s collection. What is tortoiseshell? Where does it come from? […]
August 26, 2024
Cabinet of Curiosities, Ep. 8: The Lincoln Cane
From Vermont to Lincoln to the History Center In 1861, at the start of the Civil War, a 17-year-old named William Scott from Vermont fell asleep during sentry duty. That incident set off a chain of events that included Scott, a pardon from President Abraham Lincoln, and a wooden cane made as a gift. The […]
August 15, 2024
Scenes from Grand Opening Celebration
After nearly a decade of work and planning, with lots of ups and downs, we finally welcomed the general public into the new History Center Museum, Library and Archives. York photographer Randy Flaum was on hand to chronicle the activities on Saturday, Aug. 3. Here is a gallery of his photos.
