Bookmarked, February
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesJoin us to discuss Michael Maloney's book Rattlesnake Colonel: Thomas Cresap, An American Paradox on February 24.
Join us to discuss Michael Maloney's book Rattlesnake Colonel: Thomas Cresap, An American Paradox on February 24.
ALLVETS - Robin Fisher: Army, Vietnam
The first European settlers in what is now Pennsylvania, Delaware, and parts of New Jersey and Maryland were not English, but Swedes and Finns who established the Swedish Colony of New Sweden which existed from 1638 until 1655 when it was taken over by the Dutch, and then eventually the English. SCPGS Vice President Richard Konkel counts himself as a descendant of some of the original settlers of New Sweden.
The Friends of the York County History Center invite you to their annual thank you to the community with free fasnachts. Please stop by the History Center, 121 N. PershingContinue reading "Fasnacht Day"
Writers' Roundtable - Norina Bentzel: Purpose in the Midst of Tragedy: Book Writing – Vision to Publication
Take part in a day of family fun and learning with our quarterly Second Saturday Family Day! The History Center Museum holds many stories and artifacts, Family Day-Women's History MonthContinue reading "Second Saturday: Family Day"
Join us at the York County History Center for an inspiring presentation on the remarkable history of York’s Black Churches and their profound role in shaping social change. From the late 18th century to modern times, the Black Church has stood as a beacon of hope, education, and justice. In York, PA, these churches were more than places of worship—they were classrooms for children, centers for life skills and job training, and sanctuaries where the fight for equality was championed.
Learn about the people, places and things connected to local agriculture. Our March session will focus on the 4-H program, its origins, impact, and more.
Executive Director of the Justice Bell Foundation Amanda Owen joins us to highlight Pennsylvania women's contribution to the cause of voting rights. The Justice Bell Foundation will show their 19-minute documentary followed by Q&A with Amanda Owen.
Join the Friends of the York County History Center for their annual spring luncheon "If These Walls Could Talk." This year's event features a presentation of the history of theContinue reading "If These Walls Could Talk"
Speakers will include Richard Robinson, Tina Charles, and WW2 Veteran Frank Cohn.
Associate Professor of History, Dr. Joy Giguere of Penn State York will join us to discuss her book Pleasure Grounds of Death: The Rural Cemetery in Nineteenth-Century America.