Civil War Roundtable
Ron Kirkwood, author of two books on Gettysburg's George Spangler farm, visits the Roundtable in January to talk about his most recent book on the Spangler Farm, "Tell Mother NotContinue reading "Civil War Roundtable"
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York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States
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Lafayette’s Grand Tour
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesIn 1824, American Revolutionary War hero the Marquis de Lafayette visited the United States of America for a Grand Tour of all 24 states, including a historic visit to York. Join public historian Elizabeth Reese in a lecture follow's Lafayette's tour, highlighting the important people, events, and legacy of America's favorite fighting Frenchman.
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Lafayette Returns to York!
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesOur event will begin in Continental Square with a procession down Market Street to the Colonial Complex and ending at the History Center for brief remarks, a pop up display of Lafayette related artifacts and light refreshments. Come dressed for the weather and ready to hear from Lafayette during a recreation of his 1825 toast.
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First Friday
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesSign in at the front desk for free entry and take an adventure through 300+ year of York County History as you explore the museum during First Friday.
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Finding Justice
FeaturedYork County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesExecutive Director of the Justice Bell Foundation Amanda Owen joins us to highlight Pennsylvania women's contribution to the cause of voting rights. The Justice Bell Foundation will show their 19-minute documentary followed by Q&A with Amanda Owen.
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First Friday
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesSign in at the front desk for free entry and take an adventure through 300+ year of York County History as you explore the museum during First Friday.
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World War II Briefings
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesSpeakers will include Richard Robinson, Tina Charles, and WW2 Veteran Frank Cohn.
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Bookmarked
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesAssociate Professor of History, Dr. Joy Giguere of Penn State York will join us to discuss her book Pleasure Grounds of Death: The Rural Cemetery in Nineteenth-Century America.
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Second Saturday: June
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesStep into the rich history of Hanover — a town born in 1745 with just 241 acres and a vision. Learn how founder Richard McAllister transformed this budding settlement into a thriving hub for German immigrants, craftsmen, and pioneers. Hanover would evolve over time through agriculture, industry and more. Don’t miss this captivating presentation that brings the past to life and celebrates the legacy of Hanover.
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Second Saturday- August
Living the Experience joins us to highlight their interactive historical reenactment of the Underground Railroad. This Underground Railroad living history program is presented interactively in first-person interpretation in an effortContinue reading "Second Saturday- August"
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August Walking Tour
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesWhen 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.
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Spirits of the Past
Drink your way through the history of prohibition with 1 batched cocktail and 1 cocktail class attendees will make. Cocktail selection Honolulu Lulu & Twelve Mile Limit This program isContinue reading "Spirits of the Past"
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