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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World War II Briefings, August 2025

Marking the 80th anniversary of the victory against Japan

When

Sat, Aug 16, 2025
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location

History Center Museum

Ticket Info

$10-$15
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The World War II Briefings program for August coincides with the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender and the end of World War II. Featured speakers include World War II Veteran Anthony Stabile, Stephen H. Smith, a well-known author and speaker on a range of York County history topics; and Dominish Marie Miller, founder of Preserving the History of Newberrytown, author of three local history books and a historical re-enactor. Anthony will speak about his World War II experiences, Steve presents York’s connection to the Manhattan Project and Dominish presents Women of World War II.

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Location

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