World War II Briefings
Speakers will include Richard Robinson, Tina Charles, and WW2 Veteran Frank Cohn.
$15
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York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States
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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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Revolutionary Thinkers Summer Camp
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesCalling all 4th – 6th graders who love history! The York County History Center is proud to offer a brand-new day camp this summer!
In advance of America’s 250th celebration next year, the History Center’s Revolutionary Thinkers Summer Camp will explore how the core founding documents of the Articles of Confederation, the US Constitution, and the Declaration of Independence helped shape the nation we know today.
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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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York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesShippensburg University Professor Dr. Allen Dieterich-Ward with a specialization in environmental history joins us August 25. Join the discussion of his new book Cradle of Conservation: An Environmental History of Pennsylvania.
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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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Yorkfest Courthouse Open House
Colonial Complex 157 W. Market St., York, PA, United StatesIn between shopping at artisan stalls during Yorkfest stop by the Colonial Courthouse to learn about York's connection to the American Revolution. The open house will only be Saturday, AugustContinue reading "Yorkfest Courthouse Open House"
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Churches & Cemeteries Walking Tour
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesExplore the rich history York has to offer as you see the city from a new perspective. This month attendees will learn about the churches and cemeteries connected to ourContinue reading "Churches & Cemeteries Walking Tour"
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Tannenberg Organ Concert Series
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesExperience a live performance by Anna Smith on York's only remaining Tannenberg Organ, built here in York in 1804.