Articles of Confederation Day set for Nov. 15

Step into 1777. Articles of Confederation Day, Nov. 15 at York’s Colonial Complex. Hands-on history, live reenactments, 18th century market. Celebrate the events in York where America became a nation.
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Explore the diverse history of York and beyond

This Second Saturday series is taking on a new look as we offer Second Saturday: Family Days in March, July, September and December. The lecture portion of this series that many enjoy will return in May and be offered the months we do not have family programming. This program series is possible due to support from NiSource and Columbia Gas.

November 8  | 10:30 am – 11:30 am

S. Morgan Smith and the York, PA Hydropower Legacy

Upcoming Second Saturday!

Sat, Nov 08 at 10:30am

Second Saturday November

S. Morgan Smith and the York, PA Hydropower Legacy
November 8 is International STEAM day! Join us as we welcome Tom Ort to present S. Morgan Smith and the York, PA Hydropower Legacy. Hydropower research, development, and manufacturing has been anchored in York, Pennsylvania for over 150 years. Spearheaded by minister-turned-Industrialist S. Morgan Smith, hydraulic products produced in York...
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Upcoming Second Saturday

November 8

S. Morgan Smith and the York, PA Hydropower Legacy with Tom Ort

Hydropower research, development, and manufacturing has been anchored in York, Pennsylvania for over 150 years. Spearheaded by minister-turned-Industrialist S. Morgan Smith, hydraulic products produced in York have been placed in operation in every corner of the Earth. In recognition of International STEAM Day, the hydropower legacy and its effects on York, the Nation, and the world will be explored.

Tom Ort is a Mechanical Engineer at Voith Hydro in York, PA where he designs hydraulic turbine equipment used in facilities around the world. He earned his bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and master’s in Engineering Science from Penn State. A native of York, Tom has a strong interest in local industrial history.

December 13

Second Saturday Family Day- Festival of Holidays