York County, PA, has a brand new museum where visitors can explore 300 years of American history, from York’s Revolutionary roots and industrial achievements to the history makers of today. The York County History Center Museum is located in a 19th century former steam-generating plant that has been…
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York County is excited to celebrate the 275 th anniversary of the charter signing on August 19, 2024! This milestone marks a significant moment in York County history and several events are being planned to commemorate this occasion. Wednesday, August 14 James McClure Presents Updated 'Never to…
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First Civil War Trails Marker in North York Borough to Remember Black Veterans On Tuesday, April 2, Lebanon Cemetery became the first Civil War Trails site in North York Borough, PA. The multi-state Civil War Trails program offers more than 1,500 sites for travelers, enabling them to stand in the…
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Take a step back in history and ride the rails along the York County countryside. The Central…
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Mary Jane Small, a prominent figure in York County history, was born in Tennessee in 1850. Little is known of her early years. At the age of 23, she married Reverend John Small, who held a respected position as a bishop in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Zion Church. Despite the societal…
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York County, PA, is steeped in history. In honor of Black History Month, we are highlighting some of…
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York County, PA, is like stepping into a time machine, with stops in Colonial America, the Civil…
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