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SUMMARY:Friends Spring Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of the History Center for their annual Spring Luncheon and the latest in their If These Walls Could Talk programs. For this year’s luncheon\, explore the twists and turns in the history of York College\, from its founding in 1787 to its exciting growth on the edge of York today. Pat Poet and Nancy Godfrey from the college’s Schmidt Library staff will present. \nDEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS EXTENDED TO APRIL 25 \nThe day will include lunch and a fabulous raffle. The lunch menu includes: \nStrawberry Feta Salad\n\nMesclun Mix\, Candied Pecans\, Feta\, White Balsamic Vinaigrette\nRustic Bread & Butter\n\nEntrees (choice of one)\n\nHorseradish Crusted Salmon Filet\, with Fresh Asparagus\, Lyonnaise Potatoes\, Dijon Cream Sauce\nBalsamic Glazed Caprese Bone-In Chicken\, with Caramelized Broccoli\, Rosemary Roasted Fingerling Potatoes\nSpaghetti Con Limone with Blistered Tomatoes (Vegan Option)\n\nDessert\n\nProfiterole with Sauce Anglaise and Chocolate Ganache\n\nTickets are $75 for History Center members or $85 for the general public. The deadline to order is April 25. \nThe program will run from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday\, May 3\, at the college’s Yorkview Hall.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/friends-spring-luncheon/
LOCATION:York College of Pennsylvania\, 441 Country Club Road\, York\, PA\, 17403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Local History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dan":MAILTO:dfink@yorkhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T183000
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing York
DESCRIPTION:Why did a gifted man of the cloth leave the ministry to manufacture washing machines? How did an ex preacher\, so poor at one time he could not afford to fix the roof on his house\, become a wealthy man and the leading industrialist in the history of York? How did five exiting companies employing over 2\,000 people grow from his work? \nThis program answers these questions and provides a window into the life of the founder of the S. Morgan Smith Company (now Voith Hydro). \nThe Rev. Dr. Stephen Nicholas served in the ministry of the Moravian Church for forty-one years before he retired and returned to his hometown of York. He and his friend\, Terry Downs\, have presented this program more than forty times to varied audiences in York\, Adams\, Lancaster and Lehigh Counties. Rev. Nicholas and Terry Downs completed a biography of Smith in 2017 titled\, “Reinventing the Wheel\, the Incredible Story of S. Morgan Smith\, Minister\, Inventor\, Industrialist.” Visit the History Center gift shop during regular hours to purchase a copy of the book. \n  \nThe galleries will not be open for this program.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/manufacturing-york-2/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Local History,Manufacturing York
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260609T193847
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T182049Z
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SUMMARY:World War II Briefings
DESCRIPTION:Our World War II Briefings program is biannual. The program dates fall closely with Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) and Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) in May and August. York has a rich history connected to World War II. For May’s session\, we will welcome in Steven Smith\, Richard Robinson and Mike Siggins as they focus on the Sherman Tank and its connection to York.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/world-war-ii-briefings-2/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Community,Local History,World War II Briefings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T193000
DTSTAMP:20260609T193847
CREATED:20260602T144822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T144822Z
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SUMMARY:Civil War Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Many of the buildings that existed during the Confederate invasion of York still stand on Market Street. This tour leaves from the History Center Museum\, where guides will describe what events affected the town and the roles some residents played. \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. \nAll York walking tours will start and end at the History Center museum and will last 60-90 minutes. Tours are recommended for ages 12 and older.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/civil-war-walking-tour/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil War Era,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T193847
CREATED:20260528T170602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T185959Z
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SUMMARY:July 4th at the History Center
DESCRIPTION:What better place to spend your July 4th festivities then immersed in American history at the History Center Museum! View the brand new “Revolutionary York” exhibit in the Brougher Gallery and explore our main gallery space with our American Revolution scavenger hunt. \nAdmission for the day is $10 for adults and $5 for students\, free for members to visit. \nPlease note the Fire Museum and Agricultural and Industrial Museum are both closed on July 4. Open sites include the History Center Museum and the Colonial Courthouse. \nAbout Revolutionary York:\nWhen British forces seized Philadelphia in 1777\, America’s leaders fled to York\, and a frontier town of 1\,800 became the nation’s capital. Revolutionary York\, on view July 2026 through December 2028\, brings that extraordinary chapter to life. Explore how Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation and secured French support that turned the tide of war\, and how the Revolution was experienced by the full range of people who called York County home. As we mark 250 years of independence\, this exhibit asks what those founding ideals mean to us today. \n 
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/july-4th-at-the-history-center/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, 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:July 4th at the Colonial Courthouse
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Colonial Courthouse on July 4th for our open house. Ask questions about our reconstructed courthouse\, learn about York history\, and see 18th Century artifacts on display. \nWant more Revolutionary War history? Head down the block to the History Center Museum and view the newly opened Revolutionary York exhibit in the Brougher Gallery. View the event details here for pricing. \nThe courthouse is directly on the parade route so be ready to witness York County’s commemoration of America’s 250th Anniversary first hand. For more parade details visit York County’s website. \nPlease note the Fire Museum and Agricultural and Industrial Museum are both closed on July 4. Open sites include the History Center Museum and the Colonial Courthouse.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/july-4th-at-the-colonial-courthouse/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T193000
DTSTAMP:20260609T193847
CREATED:20260601T191505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T191505Z
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary York 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. \nAll York walking tours will start and end at the History Center museum and will last 60-90 minutes. Tours are recommended for ages 12 and older.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/revolutionary-york-walking-tour/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,American History,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T193000
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CREATED:20260601T193520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T193525Z
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SUMMARY:Cemeteries & Churches Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the churches and cemeteries tied to downtown York. These places of worship and burial tell a deeper story when our guides highlight the people connected to these places. \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. \nAll York walking tours will start and end at the History Center museum and will last 60-90 minutes. Tours are recommended for ages 12 and older.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/cemeteries-churches-walking-tour/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Black History,Community,Diverse Stories
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T193000
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CREATED:20260601T193844Z
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SUMMARY:Spooky Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Hear the legends of the Cannibal King\, the Wildman\, and much more as you walk along the spooky streets of Downtown York. \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. \nAll York walking tours will start and end at the History Center museum and will last 60-90 minutes. Tours are recommended for ages 12 and older.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/spooky-walking-tour/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T150000
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CREATED:20260421T132910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T133050Z
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SUMMARY:Articles of Confederation Day
DESCRIPTION:This year kicks off 250th anniversary celebrations throughout the United States. Join us in November to continue the year of celebrations as we highlight the Articles of Confederation\, one of America’s first founding documents. The event will take place on November 14\, 2026 from 10 am until 3 pm. We are welcoming in a range of historic tradespeople\, reenactors\, musicians\, and more. Check back this summer for more details about our event this Fall.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/articles-of-confederation-day-2026/
LOCATION:Colonial Complex\, 157 W. Market St.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,American History,Articles of Confederation Day,Colonial Period,Community,Diverse Stories,Local History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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