Board names Benjamin Neely new president/CEO

The York County History Center Board of Directors approved the appointment of Benjamin Neely as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. The board made the decision during its June 18 meeting, following the recommendation of the search committee that has been evaluating candidates since March.

Read the full announcement here.

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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

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM         Susquehanna Travellers Music

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.