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Agricultural York

York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

Our February session will dive into Mark and Val Rhodes journey as urban wine makers in York City. Their business Mark & Val Wines celebrates Black excellence and inclusion. Join us to learn more about their business and the wine making industry in Pennsylvania.

The Preachers, The People, and The Praise

York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

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.

Free

World War II Briefings

York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

Speakers will include Richard Robinson, Tina Charles, and WW2 Veteran Frank Cohn.

$15

Bookmarked, May

York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

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.

Free

Bookmarked

York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

Author of seven books, Jack Burbaker has written a variety of history focused books. His book Massacre of the Conestogas: On the Trail of the Paxton Boys in Lancaster County recalls the brutal attack on peaceful Conestoga Indians. Burbaker wrote the Scribbler for 44 years at LNP. Find his book through the County Libraries here.Continue reading "Bookmarked"

Free