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SUMMARY:First Friday-Walking Tours
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a spooky look at York’s past in preparation for Halloween. \nStop 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.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/first-friday-walking-tours/
LOCATION:Beaver St Sandwich Board\, 32 N Beaver St\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Community,Diverse Stories,First Friday
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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SUMMARY:First Friday October
DESCRIPTION:October 3 join us for pay as you wish late night museum hours from 5 pm until 8 pm at the History Center Museum. \nSee 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 in cash\, or card. \nPLUS: Family fun fall crafts in the lobby!  Kids get to create their own creature made from craft supplies and toilet paper tubes. In addition families can decorate their own Halloween mask as they learn about the history of Halloween costumes. This activity was made possible in part by a Downtown Inc First Friday Grant\, sponsored by WellSpan Health. (Activity will take place from 5 pm until 7:30 while supplies last.) 
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/first-friday-october/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Community,Diverse Stories,First Friday
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Family Day
DESCRIPTION:Take part in a day of family fun and learning with our quarterly Second Saturday Family Day! The History Center Museum holds many stories and artifacts\, Family Day-The Arts are All Around Us will allow attendees a chance to explore York’s history through hands on activities in our lobby and galleries. \nActivities for the day\n\nStorytime\nPainted Pottery Coasters\nPaper Fashions\nMake your own Post Card\nSalt Dough Ornaments\nSelf Portraits under the Smokestack\nMore activities\n\nActivities available while supplies last.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/second-saturday-family-day-2/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Diverse Stories,Local History,Modern History,Second Saturday
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T113000
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday- August
DESCRIPTION: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 Underground Railroad and also its involvement as a free community of Africans.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/second-saturday-august/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:American History,Black History,Civil War Era,Community,Diverse Stories,Local History,Second Saturday
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T200000
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SUMMARY:First Friday- August
DESCRIPTION:First Friday is a celebration of our downtown! Each month the York County History Center offers activities to highlight history and fun. \nSee 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. \nIf you have little ones with you be sure to stop by our activity table for coloring sheets\, scavenger hunts\, and more! \nPLUS: August First Friday includes a Tannenberg Organ Concert with Dr. Cameron Wentz at 6 pm.  Be sure to stop by!  Pre-registration encouraged but not required for this free event!
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/first-friday-august/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Community,Diverse Stories,Local History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T150000
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SUMMARY:Civil War Day
DESCRIPTION:York was caught in the crossfire of the war and even surrendered to the Confederates in the Summer of 1863. Our Civil War Day showcases the stories Yorkers\, people of the Susquehanna Valley and beyond. \nEvent schedule below.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/civil-war-day/
LOCATION:Colonial Complex\, 157 W. Market St.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Civil War Era,Community,Diverse Stories,Local History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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SUMMARY:First Friday-June
DESCRIPTION:First Friday is a celebration of our downtown! Each month the York County History Center offers activities to highlight history and fun. \nSign 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. \nIf you have little ones with you be sure to stop by our activity table for coloring sheets\, scavenger hunts\, and more!
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/first-friday-june/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Diverse Stories,Local History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250504T150000
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SUMMARY:World War II Briefings
DESCRIPTION:Speakers will include Richard Robinson\, Tina Charles\, and Veteran Frank Cohn. \nThis session will highlight veterans stories and liberation of Dachau. \nPlease note some intense and serious themes. \nTina Charles \nMs. Charles has a deep-rooted passion for genealogy. Through that passion she has shed light on many folks who have been overlooked by history. In her presentation she focuses on Black Veterans from York. \nCol. Frank Cohn \nFrom fleeing with his family from Nazi persecution to serving with 12th US Army Group Intelligence\, Frank Cohn has a great story to tell. After WWII\, he stayed in the Army\, retiring a Colonel. \nRichard Robinson \nMr. Robinson has studied the General Jacob Devers Collection at the History Center while preparing an exhaustive new biography. He will speak on Devers’ liberation of the Nazi concentration camp at Dachau and rescue of Allied POWs.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/world-war-ii-briefings/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Black History,Diverse Stories,Jewish History,Local History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250404T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250404T200000
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SUMMARY:First Friday
DESCRIPTION:Sign 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. \nIf you have littles with you be sure to stop by our activity table for coloring sheets\, scavenger hunts\, and more!
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/first-friday-2/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Diverse Stories,Local History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T035527
CREATED:20250224T220427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T190940Z
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SUMMARY:York Civil War Roundtable\, March
DESCRIPTION:Dominish Marie Miller will present “The Not So Invisible Women: The Daughters of Charity: Contributions during and after the Battle of Gettysburg.” \nThis program is in-person and available on Zoom. \nIn-Person Registration \nZoom Registration \nMore than 230 Daughters of Charity\, Catholic sisters\, served as nurses during the American Civil War. Gettysburg’s close proximity to Emmitsburg\, Maryland\, about 10 miles\, allowed the Daughters of Charity to step into the spotlight and leave a lasting mark on the town. Please join us for Women’s History Month as we learn about the only trained nurses at the start of the Civil War. \nDominish Marie Miller is the Third Circuit Court of Appeals Librarian for the Middle District of Pennsylvania\, the founder of Preserving the History of Newberrytown\, and runs the Lewisberry Area History Lovers group. She serves as Librarian and Volunteer Information Specialist (VIS) Chair for the Harrisburg Chapter\, NSDAR and is a founding board member of the Newberrytown Special Events Committee. \nDominish is also a reenactor with the 87th Regiment\, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry\, Company C where she portrays a private. She is the author of two cookbooks\, “Preserving the History of Newberrytown: A Community Cookbook From the Cooks of Newberrytown\, Pennsylvania\,” 2021\, volumes 1 and 2. Also\, authored “ Preserving the History of Newberrytown Then and Now: A Pictorial View Of A Changing Town.” \nUpcoming Programs \nApril 16\, 2025  – Cody Eash – “If It Takes Three Years More: Lincoln at the Sanitary Fairs of 1864”
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/york-civil-war-roundtable-march/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civil War Era,Women's History,York Civil War Roundtable
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nicole Smith":MAILTO:nsmith@yorkhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T190000
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CREATED:20250204T181043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T201833Z
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SUMMARY:Finding Justice
DESCRIPTION:Executive 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.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/finding-justice/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Diverse Stories,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T143000
DTSTAMP:20260506T035527
CREATED:20250207T195931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T194258Z
UID:119679-1741525200-1741530600@www.yorkhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:The Preachers\, The People\, and The Praise
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the York County History Center for an inspiring presentation on the remarkable history of York’s Black Churches and their profound role in shaping social change. From the late 18th century to modern times\, the Black Church has stood as a beacon of hope\, education\, and justice. In York\, PA\, these churches were more than places of worship—they were classrooms for children\, centers for life skills and job training\, and sanctuaries where the fight for equality was championed. \nLed by Samantha Dorm\, this presentation will share powerful stories of the Preachers\, the People\, and The Praise tied to the founding and legacy of Small Memorial A.M.E. Zion\, Faith Presbyterian\, Shiloh Baptist\, and the impactful work of the Black Ministers Association. Many of these stories are preserved in the History Center’s exhibits and archives.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/the-preachers-the-people-and-the-praise/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Diverse Stories,Local History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T143000
DTSTAMP:20260506T035527
CREATED:20250213T173315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T174255Z
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday: Family Day
DESCRIPTION:Take part in a day of family fun and learning with our quarterly Second Saturday Family Day! The History Center Museum holds many stories and artifacts\, Family Day-Women’s History Month will allow attendees a chance to explore York’s history through hands on activities in our lobby and galleries. \nActivities for the day\n\nStorytime\nMake your own medal\nCrazy Quilt square design\nSuffrage craft\nMore activity details to come\n\nGuests at Second Saturday Family Day\n\nYork County Libraries
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/second-saturday-family-day/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diverse Stories,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250307T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T035527
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SUMMARY:First Friday
DESCRIPTION:Sign 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. \nIf you have littles with you be sure to stop by our activity table for coloring sheets\, scavenger hunts\, and more!
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/first-friday/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Diverse Stories,Local History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T035527
CREATED:20250115T204009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T204227Z
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Dorothy King\, a playwright and retired sociology professor at Penn State Harrisburg\, will have a group of student actors from a local theater company read from one her works\, “White Rose\, Black Skin.” The day will also include hands-on activities and a scavenger hunt. The reading starts at 1 p.m. The program is a Black History Month celebration event.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/black-history-month-celebration-2/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Black History,Diverse Stories,Local History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dan":MAILTO:dfink@yorkhistorycenter.org
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