Civil War Roundtable
Ron Kirkwood, author of two books on Gettysburg's George Spangler farm, visits the Roundtable in January to talk about his most recent book on the Spangler Farm, "Tell Mother NotContinue reading "Civil War Roundtable"
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York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States
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Lafayette’s Grand Tour
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesIn 1824, American Revolutionary War hero the Marquis de Lafayette visited the United States of America for a Grand Tour of all 24 states, including a historic visit to York. Join public historian Elizabeth Reese in a lecture follow's Lafayette's tour, highlighting the important people, events, and legacy of America's favorite fighting Frenchman.
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Black History Month Celebration
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,Continue reading "Black History Month Celebration"
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Lafayette Returns to York!
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesOur event will begin in Continental Square with a procession down Market Street to the Colonial Complex and ending at the History Center for brief remarks, a pop up display of Lafayette related artifacts and light refreshments. Come dressed for the weather and ready to hear from Lafayette during a recreation of his 1825 toast.
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Treasures & Trinkets
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesVolunteers with the Friends of the History Center have been collecting items for this new Treasures & Trinkets fundraising event. Items that will be on sale include hundreds of scarves, dozens of purses and many pieces of jewelry and accessories for men and women. A handful of higher-value items will be sold via silent auction.
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Treasures & Trinkets
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesVolunteers with the Friends of the History Center have been collecting items for this new Treasures & Trinkets fundraising event. Items that will be on sale include hundreds of scarves, dozens of purses and many pieces of jewelry and accessories for men and women. A handful of higher-value items will be sold via silent auction.
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Agricultural York
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesOur 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.
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Civil War Roundtable, February
OnlineBetween Fort Sumter and Appomattox, Confederates bought and sold thousands of men, women, and children through a persistence trade in enslaved people. These transactions had profound impacts on the enslaved,Continue reading "Civil War Roundtable, February"
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ALLVETS, February
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesALLVETS - Robin Fisher: Army, Vietnam
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First Friday
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesSign 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.
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Second Saturday: Family Day
FeaturedYork County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesTake 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 MonthContinue reading "Second Saturday: Family Day"
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The Preachers, The People, and The Praise
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesJoin 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.
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