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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:20260505T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T195537
CREATED:20260316T154151Z
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SUMMARY:Adjusted Tour Schedule
DESCRIPTION:Tours have shifted for the day\, please consider visiting us for Colonial Complex tour at 2 pm.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/public-tour-cancelation-16/
LOCATION:PA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T193000
DTSTAMP:20260601T195537
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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:20260506T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T195537
CREATED:20260316T154322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T184100Z
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SUMMARY:Adjusted Tour Schedule
DESCRIPTION:Tours have shifted for the day\, please consider visiting us for Colonial Complex tour at 2 pm.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/public-tour-cancelation-17/
LOCATION:PA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T195537
CREATED:20260316T154444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T184103Z
UID:120838-1778151600-1778155200@www.yorkhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Adjusted Tour Schedule
DESCRIPTION:Tours have shifted for the day\, please consider visiting us for Colonial Complex tour at 2 pm.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/public-tour-cancelation-18/
LOCATION:PA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260601T195537
CREATED:20260331T155118Z
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:20260512T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T195537
CREATED:20260316T155549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T184112Z
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SUMMARY:Adjusted Tour Schedule
DESCRIPTION:Tours have shifted for the day\, please consider visiting us for Colonial Complex tour at 2 pm.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/public-tour-cancelation-19/
LOCATION:PA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T195537
CREATED:20260316T155805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T184138Z
UID:120840-1778756400-1778760000@www.yorkhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Adjusted Tour Schedule
DESCRIPTION:Tours have shifted for the day\, please consider visiting us for Colonial Complex tour at 2 pm.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/public-tour-cancelation-20/
LOCATION:PA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T160000
DTSTAMP:20260601T195537
CREATED:20260505T202559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T202559Z
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SUMMARY:Ag & Industrial Museum will be closed May 15
DESCRIPTION:The Agricultural & Industrial Museum will be closed Friday\, May 15\, to accommodate a large field trip. The museum will re-open at its normal time\, 10 a.m. Saturday\, May 16. Thinking about celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a visit to the History Center? Find details on our website. \n\nPlan your visit
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/ag-industrial-museum-will-be-closed-may-15/
LOCATION:Agricultural & Industrial Museum\, 217 W. Princess St\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T195537
CREATED:20260316T155902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T132413Z
UID:120841-1779188400-1779192000@www.yorkhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Adjusted Tour Schedule
DESCRIPTION:Tours have shifted for the day\, please consider visiting us for Colonial Complex tour at 2 pm.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/public-tour-cancelation-21/
LOCATION:PA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/No-Tour-Graphic-15.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T195537
CREATED:20260519T133357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T133357Z
UID:121012-1779274800-1779278400@www.yorkhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Adjusted Tour Schedule
DESCRIPTION:Tours have shifted for the day\, please consider visiting us for Colonial Complex tour at 2 pm.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/adjusted-tour-schedule/
LOCATION:Colonial Complex\, 157 W. Market St.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260601T195537
CREATED:20260121T205500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T152715Z
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SUMMARY:York Civil War Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:May 20\, 2026 – Codie Eash – “The Nation Shall Live and Slavery Shall Die”: The Presidential Election of 1864 \nThis program will be in person and available on Zoom. \nIn person registration \nZoom registration \nAs Americans struggled through the Civil War’s fourth autumn\, voters cast their ballots in the presidential election of 1864. The campaign pitted incumbent Abraham Lincoln against his former general-in-chief\, George McClellan\, and its results framed the ultimate effects of the conflict itself. Soldiers and citizens determined whether the nation would quell a rebellion\, or open peace negotiations; expand the rights of freed people\, or de-emphasize personal liberties; and end slavery\, or keep the institution intact. More than any wartime event not decided on a battlefield\, the course and consequences of this election are among the most significant in U.S. history. \nCodie Eash serves as Director of Education and Interpretation at Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center on the historic campus of the Lutheran Seminary in Gettysburg\, Pennsylvania\, where he has served several roles as a member of the staff since 2012. He earned his undergraduate degree in Communication/Journalism at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania in 2014\, and began working on his Master’s in American History at Gettysburg College in 2024. In addition to museum tours and interpretation\, Codie lectures for American Battlefield Trust conferences\, National Park Service sites\, Civil War roundtables\, libraries\, and other community organizations. He is a founding contributor to Pennsylvania in the Civil War\, reviews books for Civil War Monitor and Emerging Civil War\, writes articles for W. Britain’s The Standard\, and serves as a member on the Gettysburg Magazine editorial board. \n 
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/civil-war-roundtable-3/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civil War Era,York Civil War Roundtable
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dan":MAILTO:dfink@yorkhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T195537
CREATED:20260519T133508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T133508Z
UID:121013-1779361200-1779364800@www.yorkhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Adjusted Tour Schedule
DESCRIPTION:Tours have shifted for the day\, please consider visiting us for Colonial Complex tour at 2 pm.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/adjusted-tour-schedule-2/
LOCATION:Colonial Complex\, 157 W. Market St.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T193000
DTSTAMP:20260601T195537
CREATED:20260401T132730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T132730Z
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing York
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the history of the P. H. Glatfelter Company with Scott L. Mingus Sr. during June’s Manufacturing York session. \nScott L. Mingus\, a retired scientist and executive in the global pulp & paper industry\, holds patents in self-adhesive postage stamps and bar code labels. He was part of the research team that developed the first commercially successful self-adhesive U.S. postage stamps. He has written 28 Civil War and Underground Railroad books. His biography of Confederate General William “Extra Billy” Smith was nominated for or won multiple awards\, including the Dr. James I. Robertson\, Jr. Literary Prize. He also wrote several articles for Gettysburg Magazine and other journals. Scott maintains a blog on the Civil War history of York County PA and received the Heritage Profile Award from the York County History Center for his many contributions to local Civil War history. \n  \nThe galleries will not be open for this program.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/manufacturing-york-3/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Local History,Manufacturing York
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T190000
DTSTAMP:20260601T195537
CREATED:20260506T141835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T134017Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Friends Book Blast
DESCRIPTION:Book Blast returns in June for 2026! The Friends present one of their most popular fundraising events June 4\, 5 and 6 at the Agricultural & Industrial Museum\, 217 W. Princess St. The Friends collect donated\, gently used books throughout the spring and organize thousands of books into one of the community’s biggest used book sales. \nThe schedule for this year’s sale looks like this: \n\n4-7 p.m. Thursday\, June 4 – History Center members only.\n10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday\, June 5\n10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday\, June 6\n\nYou can donate used books for the sale at the Ag & Industrial Museum until May 16. Drop-off hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday or Saturday during the museum’s normal operating hours. \nHistory Center members have first access to the books during the Book Blast opening night Thursday\, June 4. Want to be part of that first-look group? Become a History Center member today.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/2026-friends-book-blast/
LOCATION:Agricultural & Industrial Museum\, 217 W. Princess St\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dan":MAILTO:dfink@yorkhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T203000
DTSTAMP:20260601T195537
CREATED:20250825T145046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T185809Z
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SUMMARY:Writers' Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:The next Writers’ Roundtable meeting will be 7 p.m. Thursday\, June 4. Peter Miele will present about “Revolutionaries on the River: The Mifflins\, the Wrights\, and the Legacy of the American Revolution.” \nThis program will be in person and available in Zoom. \nIn-person Registration \nZoom Registration \nSusquehanna National Heritage Area Senior Project Leader Peter Miele is leading the development of the Susquehanna Discovery Center & Heritage Park at the historic Mifflin Farm. Most closely associated with the Underground Railroad and the Civil War\, this site and the people who lived there also had an impact on the American Revolution and its aftermath. He will explore the leading families of Wrightsville and Columbia and discuss how they contributed to America’s War for Independence. A great way to begin your celebration of America’s 250th birthday! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/writers-roundtable-june/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Local History,Writers' Roundtable
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dan":MAILTO:dfink@yorkhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T180000
DTSTAMP:20260601T195537
CREATED:20260508T200449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T201055Z
UID:120958-1780653600-1780682400@www.yorkhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:2026 Friends Book Blast
DESCRIPTION:Book Blast returns in June for 2026! The Friends present one of their most popular fundraising events\, continuing June 5 and 6 at the Agricultural & Industrial Museum\, 217 W. Princess St. The Friends collect donated\, gently used books throughout the spring and organize thousands of books into one of the community’s biggest used book sales. \nThe schedule for the remaining dates of this year’s sale looks like this: \n\n10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday\, June 5\n10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday\, June 6
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/2026-friends-book-blast-2/
LOCATION:Agricultural & Industrial Museum\, 217 W. Princess St\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dan":MAILTO:dfink@yorkhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260601T195537
CREATED:20260527T125257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T125257Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday June
DESCRIPTION: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 $10 in cash\, or card. \nExplore the History Center Museum galleries during First Friday for a donation.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/first-friday-june-2/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Friday
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260601T195537
CREATED:20260508T201433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T201605Z
UID:120960-1780740000-1780761600@www.yorkhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:2026 Friends Book Blast
DESCRIPTION:Book Blast returns in June for 2026! The Friends present one of their most popular fundraising events\, with the final day June 6 at the Agricultural & Industrial Museum\, 217 W. Princess St. The Friends collect donated\, gently used books throughout the spring and organize thousands of books into one of the community’s biggest used book sales. \nThe schedule for the final day of the sale is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday\, June 6.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/2026-friends-book-blast-3/
LOCATION:Agricultural & Industrial Museum\, 217 W. Princess St\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dan":MAILTO:dfink@yorkhistorycenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T123000
DTSTAMP:20260601T195537
CREATED:20260417T132029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T172546Z
UID:120581-1781348400-1781353800@www.yorkhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday - June
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to welcome author and historian Dr. Emily Sneff to the History Center Museum! She will be presenting about her book “When the Declaration of Independence Was News.” Dr. Sneff is an early American historian and leading expert on the Declaration of Independence. She earned her Ph.D. in history from William & Mary. She is a consulting curator for exhibitions marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration at the Museum of the American Revolution and Historic Trappe. \nBlurb of the Book: \nPublishing for the 250th anniversary of the United States\, When the Declaration of Independence Was News focuses on the nation’s founding document at the moment of its creation in 1776\, before anyone knew what the legacy of the Declaration would be or if the United States would win the war against Great Britain. It explores how the Declaration was communicated to people in the new nation and around the Atlantic world and reveals the stories of the many people involved in the process of declaring independence\, from printers to soldiers to diplomats to translators. \nPurchase a copy of her book here.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/second-saturday-june-2/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,American History,Colonial Period,Second Saturday
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T153000
DTSTAMP:20260601T195537
CREATED:20250213T194532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T233120Z
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SUMMARY:South Central Pa. Genealogical Society
DESCRIPTION:Sunday June 14 – Henry James Young Awards\nThis program will be held in person and also on Zoom. \nIn-Person Registration \nZoom Registration \nThe Henry James Young Award provides South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society with a means of honoring significant accomplishments in the field of local genealogy and history. \nThe award is named for Henry James Young\, a local genealogist and historian. Mr. Young was a librarian at the Historical Society of York County (now the York County History Center) who began the collection of card files and genealogical reports. Through his efforts\, skills and energy\, the people of today’s York County have a better understanding and appreciation of their heritage. The Henry James Young Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the preservation of history and genealogy. \nOur two honorees are Stephen Smith and Dr. Roger Wilson who have both provided valuable publications on local history and genealogy over the years. (Dr. Wilson will be honored in absentia). \nThis event is open to the public and light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/south-central-pa-genealogical-society/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Partner Programs,South Central PA Genealogical Society
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dan":MAILTO:dfink@yorkhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T203000
DTSTAMP:20260601T195537
CREATED:20260528T153819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T232939Z
UID:121052-1781722800-1781728200@www.yorkhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:York Civil War Roundtable\, June
DESCRIPTION:This program will be held in-person and available on Zoom. \nIn-Person Registration \nZoom Registration \nAll roads lead to York County and the county is the center of the universe. No doubt. You’d be hard pressed to find another county north of the Mason-Dixon Line with American Revolution and Civil War stories as rich. The 250th anniversaries of the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation give us an opportunity to look at connections between the two wars\, spaced only about 85 years apart. Jim McClure will present about military\, historical\, cultural and political connections between these two history-shaping eras in York County and national history. This is a follow-up to McClure’s York Civil War Roundtable presentation in 2025. He will summarize Part I as a lead-in to this 2026 presentation on June 17. \nJim McClure is a retired editor of the York Daily Record/ York Sunday News\, after serving in leadership positions at the news organization for more than 30 years. In that time\, he also served as USA Today Network’s state editor for Pennsylvania\, Delaware and Maryland\, overseeing six daily newsrooms. He previously served as East Region editor for Digital First Media with oversight of 24 daily newsrooms. He was senior on-site editor for coverage of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in Newtown\, Connecticut\, and the Boston Marathon bombing. He is the author or co-author of 10 books on York County history\, including works on the American Revolution\, Civil War and World War II. In 2025\, he was inducted into the Pennsylvania News Media Association Hall of Fame. He is a partner with Jamie Noerpel and Dominish Marie Miller in the streaming YouTube series “Hometown History.” \n 
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/york-civil-war-roundtable-june/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,American History,Civil War Era,Colonial Period,Local History,York Civil War Roundtable
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dan":MAILTO:dfink@yorkhistorycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T190000
DTSTAMP:20260601T195537
CREATED:20260514T174003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T172636Z
UID:120961-1783098000-1783105200@www.yorkhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Revolutionary York Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Opening July 3\, 2026\, Revolutionary York tells the story of York County’s pivotal roll in the American Revolution. As part of the America 250 semiquincentennial celebration\, this exhibit highlights the experiences of York County’s people in the 1770s through rarely seen artifacts\, documents\, artwork and images. This was a time of challenges and triumphs\, resulting in a new nation. Join us as we commemorate the founding of our country and consider what American independence means to us today and for the future. \nPlease join us for our grand opening weekend! \nNOTE: If you are a History Center member or Revolutionary Delegation donor\, you will receive an invitation shortly to a special preview reception on July 1. We hope you’ll join us then. Not a member? Join here \nFriday\, July 3 – Please register for timed entry as space is limited. \n5 pm Entry \n6 pm Entry \nSaturday\, July 4 – open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. \nSunday\, July 5 – open from noon to 4 p.m. \n$10 suggested donation includes admission to the History Center museum. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/revolutionary-york-exhibit/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Local History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T160000
DTSTAMP:20260601T195537
CREATED:20260528T170602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T185959Z
UID:121050-1783159200-1783180800@www.yorkhistorycenter.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T160000
DTSTAMP:20260601T195537
CREATED:20260528T171741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T180932Z
UID:121056-1783159200-1783180800@www.yorkhistorycenter.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T143000
DTSTAMP:20260601T195537
CREATED:20260529T183917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T183917Z
UID:121063-1783765800-1783780200@www.yorkhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:History Explorers- Centennial Celebrations
DESCRIPTION:As a part of our focus on America’s 250th anniversary we are excited to welcome children with their adults to experience an array of activities at the History Center Museum on July 11! The newly named History Explorers is an opportunity for guests to engage in hands-on activities tied to the theme of the day\, for July’s program we will focus on Centennial Celebrations. \n  \nActivities will be listed soon. \n  \n$5 for students\, free for members.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/history-explorers-centennial-celebrations/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,American History,Second Saturday
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T200000
DTSTAMP:20260601T195537
CREATED:20260529T144303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T144303Z
UID:121059-1784314800-1784318400@www.yorkhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Spirits of the Past
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an unforgettable night at the History Center with our historic mixology program! \nJuly’s session of Spirits of the Past will include cocktails from the 1970s with a focus on America’s Bicentennial celebrations in 1976. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about mixology history\, our local community\, and more over two cocktails. \nYour tickets include two specialty cocktails- one is a batched cocktail\, the other is one participants make with instruction from our team. \nCocktail selection will be shared shortly. \nTickets go on sale June 1\, 2026.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/spirits-of-the-past-6/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,American History,Modern History,Spirits of the Past
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T193000
DTSTAMP:20260601T195537
CREATED:20260601T191505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T191505Z
UID:121075-1784916000-1784921400@www.yorkhistorycenter.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T195537
CREATED:20250616T191532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T175841Z
UID:120097-1785747600-1785758400@www.yorkhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Revolutionary Thinkers Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:Calling all 4th – 6th graders who love history! The York County History Center is proud to offer our returning day camp this summer! \nIn celebration of America’s 250th this 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. This summer’s camp will pay special attention to the Declaration of Independence. \nThis camp is an opportunity to fan emerging sparks of interest with fun activities that include learning about our nation’s founding and being immersed in our local history through hands-on programs. Students will learn about 18th-century life\, tour local historic sites\, and embark on a journey that will help them understand and appreciate civics education in an experiential and fun setting. \nThe camp runs daily 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday\, Aug. 3-7. All students are welcome\, but preference will be given to students in York County schools. Need-based scholarships are available. \n  \nFor more information\, please call the History Center at 717-848-1587 or email vlong@yorkhistorycenter.org
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/revolutionary-thinkers-summer-camp/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,American History,Colonial Period
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ORGANIZER;CN="Valerie":MAILTO:vlong@yorkhistorycenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260804T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T195537
CREATED:20260528T175712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T180000Z
UID:121058-1785834000-1785844800@www.yorkhistorycenter.org
SUMMARY:Revolutionary Thinkers Summer Camp\, Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Calling all 4th – 6th graders who love history! The York County History Center is proud to offer our returning day camp this summer! \nIn celebration of America’s 250th this 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. This summer’s camp will pay special attention to the Declaration of Independence. \nThis camp is an opportunity to fan emerging sparks of interest with fun activities that include learning about our nation’s founding and being immersed in our local history through hands-on programs. Students will learn about 18th-century life\, tour local historic sites\, and embark on a journey that will help them understand and appreciate civics education in an experiential and fun setting. \nThe camp runs daily 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday\, Aug. 3-7. All students are welcome\, but preference will be given to students in York County schools. Need-based scholarships are available. \n  \nFor more information\, please call the History Center at 717-848-1587 or email vlong@yorkhistorycenter.org
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/revolutionary-thinkers-summer-camp-2/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,American History,Colonial Period,Local History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dan":MAILTO:dfink@yorkhistorycenter.org
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