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SUMMARY:An Evening with Jeffrey Rosen
DESCRIPTION:The York County History Center is proud to welcome acclaimed constitutional scholar and author Jeffrey Rosen as the featured guest in this year’s Distinguished Speaker Series\, Friday\, November 14 at 7:30 pm at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts Capitol Theatre. \nMr. Rosen will present insights from his latest work\, The Pursuit of Liberty: How Hamilton vs. Jefferson Ignited the Lasting Battle Over Power in America\, a timely exploration of how the founding debates continue to shape our political landscape. In a thought-provoking evening of conversation and reflection\, Rosen will also draw powerful connections between the Articles of Confederation and the enduring tensions in American governance today. All ticket holders will receive a free copy of The Pursuit of Liberty. There will be time for Q&A and a book signing will follow. \nJoin us for this rare opportunity to hear from one of the nation’s leading voices on the Constitution\, liberty\, and the legacy of our Founding Fathers. \nTickets on sale through the Appell Center Box Office here. \nSponsorships are available.  If you are interested in being a sponsor of this event\, please contact Terri Altland\, VP of Visitor Engagement or call 717-848-1587 ext 303.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/distinguished-speaker-series/
LOCATION:Appell Center for the Performing Arts\, 50 N. George St.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Colonial Period,Community,Local History
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SUMMARY:"The American Revolution": Sneak Preview & Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:WITF and the History Center are partnering to present a special\, FREE preview screening of the highly anticipated Ken Burns documentary “The American Revolution” before it premieres nationwide. Join us Thursday\, Nov. 6\, for an evening of history\, insight and conversation.\nFollowing the preview screening\, Scott Lamar\, former host of WITF’s “Smart Talk” and “The Spark\,” will lead a panel of expert historians through an engaging and thoughtful conversation about the people and events that changed the course of history.\nPre-registration is required to attend. Use the Eventbrite registration page to reserve your seat at this special sneak preview. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Program starts at 6.\n“The American Revolution” will premiere on Sunday\, Nov. 16\, and will air for six consecutive nights through Friday\, Nov. 21\, from 8–10 p.m. on WITF.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/the-american-revolution-sneak-preview-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,American History,Colonial Period,State History
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SUMMARY:Yorkfest Courthouse Open House
DESCRIPTION:In between shopping at artisan stalls during Yorkfest stop by the Colonial Courthouse to learn about York’s connection to the American Revolution. \nThe open house will only be Saturday\, August 30 of Yorkfest.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/yorkfest-courthouse-open-house/
LOCATION:Colonial Complex\, 157 W. Market St.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,American History,Colonial Period,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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SUMMARY:August Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:When the British captured Philadelphia in the fall of 1777\, the Continental Congress made York the capital from which it would conduct the war\, and take the first step toward creating the United States as we know it. Guides will share stories of local heroes\, as well as national notables such as George Washington\, and “Mad” Anthony Wayne. Included in this tour is the site of a duel that was to take place between General Horatio Gates and James Wilkinson. \n  \nTours will kick off from the History Center Museum. We suggest to order your tickets ahead of time as this allows us prepare the group. You can purchase tickets at the button above.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/august-walking-tour/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,American History,Local History
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SUMMARY:August Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:When the British captured Philadelphia in the fall of 1777\, the Continental Congress made York the capital from which it would conduct the war\, and take the first step toward creating the United States as we know it. Guides will share stories of local heroes\, as well as national notables such as George Washington\, and “Mad” Anthony Wayne. Included in this tour is the site of a duel that was to take place between General Horatio Gates and James Wilkinson. \n  \nTours will kick off from the History Center Museum. We suggest to order your tickets ahead of time as this allows us prepare the group. You can purchase tickets at the button above.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/august-walking-tour-2/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,American History,Local History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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SUMMARY:York Civil War Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:This program will be held in-person and on Zoom.  Registration is recommended. \nIn Person registration \nZoom registration \nSoldiers in the American Revolution and the Civil War marched across York County’s soil\, something that few regions north of the Mason-Dixon Line can point to. What are the local connections between the two wars\, separated by about 85 years? James McClure will talk about links between these two significant wars in two different centuries at May’s meeting of the York Civil War Roundtable\, a topic with relevancy on the eve of the 250th anniversaries of the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation. \nJames McClure is a retired editor of the York Daily Record/York Sunday News\, after serving in leadership positions at the news organization for more than 30 years. In that time\, he also served as USA Today Network’s state editor for Pennsylvania\, Delaware and Maryland\, overseeing six daily newsrooms. He previously served as East Region editor for Digital First Media with oversight of 24 daily newsrooms. He was senior on-site editor for coverage of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in Newtown\, Connecticut\, and the Boston Marathon bombing. He is the author or co-author of 10 books on York County history\, including works on the American Revolution\, Civil War and World War II. In 2025\, he was inducted into the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Hall of Fame. He is a partner with Jamie Noerpel and Dominish Marie Miller in the streaming/ YouTube series “Hometown History.” \nUpcoming Program \nJune 18\, 2025 Scott Mingus –  The Philadelphia\, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad in the Civil War \n  \n 
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/civil-war-roundtable-2/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Civil War Era,York Civil War Roundtable
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