An evening to support history

Join us June 21: A Date with History is the History Center’s largest annual fundraiser, planned each year with a different theme. This year’s elegant evening, with the theme Lafayette’s Bicentennial Ball, is set for Saturday, June 21, and will feature a live auction, music and a lot of generosity from York County’s most passionate history supporters. We’d love for it to also include you. Learn more here.

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Tannenberg Organ Recital

Phil Cooper, organist

When

Fri, Jun 13, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location

History Center Museum

Ticket Info

Free Program
Register Here

Get ready for a musical journey through time! On Friday, June 13, organist Philip T. D. Cooper will breathe life into the historic 1804 David Tannenberg organ.

Prepare to be transported by a captivating program that celebrates the rich musical heritage of central German composers. Cooper will showcase works by legendary musicians such as Johann Pachelbel, Johann Gottfried Walther, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Johann Ludwig Krebs — masters who defined the organ’s golden age.

But wait, there’s more! The evening takes a delightful turn with some lighter fare, including James Hewitt’s playful “The Fourth of July” and select pieces from the Michael Bentz Book. These compositions offer a unique glimpse into the local musical traditions, as Bentz himself was an organist at Christ Lutheran Church who frequently played on this very Tannenberg organ.

Don’t miss this free concert that promises to transport you through centuries of musical brilliance. Space is limited, so we recommend registering in advance. Come and experience a living piece of musical history!

Location

York County History Center Museum
121 North Pershing Ave.
York, PA 17401 United States + Google Map
Phone
(717)-848-1587