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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Friends Fall Bus Trip

Don't miss this trip to explore Civil War history in style at Antietam Battlefield

When

Thu, Oct 23, 2025
7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location

Antietam National Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Md.

Ticket Info

$100 for History Center members, $110 for the general public.
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graphic design image of Friends bus trip to Antietam Battlefield in October, with photos of the battlefield

Join the Friends of the York County History Center for an unforgettable journey to one of America’s most significant Civil War sites. Our comfortable Bailey Coach bus departs at 7 a.m. from Weis Markets parking lot (1800 Roosevelt Blvd.) for the scenic two-hour ride to Sharpsburg, Maryland.

Immerse yourself in history with a museum visit and introductory film, followed by an exclusive three-hour guided bus tour of the battlefield led by a licensed National Park Service guide. You’ll walk in the footsteps of history where the bloodiest single day of the Civil War unfolded.

On our return journey, we’ll stop for lunch at Cracker Barrel in Hagerstown, Maryland (meal cost separate), arriving back in York around 5 p.m.

Trip Details:

  • Cost: $100 for History Center members, $110 for non-members
  • Departure: 7 a.m. from Weis Markets, 1800 Roosevelt Blvd.
  • Return: Approximately 5 p.m.

Don’t miss this chance to experience American history with fellow history enthusiasts in comfort and style!

Questions?

Contact Mike Russo at 717-873-9274 or mrusso4@comcast.net.

Location

Weis Markets, 1800 Roosevelt Blvd, York PA
1800 Roosevelt Blvd.
York, PA 17408 United States + Google Map