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Associate 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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York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States
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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 effort to bring alive the people, places, and events of Lancaster. The program actively engages its audiences in the learning of Lancaster’s involvement in the UndergroundContinue 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 is for individuals 21 and older. Ticket sales have closed!
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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.
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First Friday October
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesOctober 3 join us for pay as you wish late night museum hours from 5 pm until 8 pm at the History Center Museum. See our friends at the front desk to sign in and admission will be pay what you wish. Admission can be paid in cash, or card. Suggested donation of $5 inContinue reading "First Friday October"
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First Friday-Walking Tours
Beaver St Sandwich Board 32 N Beaver St, York, PA, United StatesJoin us for a spooky look at York's past in preparation for Halloween. Stop by our Sandwich board on the corner of W. Clarke Ave and N. Beaver St for 30 minute Spooky Tours at 6 pm and 6:45. For a full spooky tour check our calendar for October's full walking tour experience.