Second Saturday to bring Underground Railroad to life

Join us at Second Saturday Aug. 9 for Living the Experience, an immersive Underground Railroad reenactment that brings Lancaster’s hidden history to life through interactive storytelling and first-person interpretation. This acclaimed program, housed at Lancaster’s historic Bethel AME Church, has captivated audiences from around the world with its powerful portrayal of the people and events that made Lancaster a crucial stop on the Underground Railroad.

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Civil War Day

When

Sat, Jul 12, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location

Colonial Complex

Ticket Info

Free Event
Image showing a re-enactor. a speaker and a demonstration during Civil War Day.

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.

Event schedule below.

Location

Colonial Complex
157 W. Market St.
York, PA 17401 United States + Google Map

Event Schedule

Timed Activities at the Colonial Complex

10:45 AM – 11:45 AM        Voices of the Civil War

10:30 AM, & 1:15 PM        Firing Demonstration with 87th PA 

10:50 AM & 1:35 PM         Prepare for War with the 87, Children’s activity following the firing demos

11:00 AM & 1:00 PM         Civil War Walking Tour

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM          Susquehanna Travellers

12:30 PM-2:00 PM            From the Firing on Fort Sumter to the surrender at Appomattox from Jim McClure & Scott Mingus

 

Timed Activities at the History Center Museum

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM       Hometown History presents the Battle of Hanover

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM        Lincoln & the Founding Fathers by Scott Rosenau

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM          Bobblehead George presents Teaching Local Civil War History to the Next Generation

 

Throughout the day

  • 87th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
  • Historical Games
  • York Civil War Roundtable
  • William Goodridge
  • Friends of Lebanon Cemetery
  • Civil War Traveling Trunk
  • Hometown History with Jamie & Domi
  • Bobblehead George
  • Susquehanna National Heritage Area 
  • Medical Display
  • Berdan Sharpshooter Display
  • Historic Games
  • Cipher with Spies
  • Freedom Quilt Activity

Please note schedule is subject to change.