Overview
The York County Heritage Program is a program of the York County Planning Commission. The purpose is to create a network of heritage resources that highlight the historic, cultural, and natural features of the county. These are all components of what makes York County a unique place to visit.
Planning for historic resources is one of a planning commission’s responsibilities under the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. York County Planning Commission (YCPC) provides the following services and resources related to heritage and historic resource planning:
- The County Heritage Preservation Plan.
- The York County Heritage Preservation Advisory Committee: YCPC staff coordinates this group. The Advisory Committee guides the implementation of the strategies and actions recommended in the Plan. The Advisory Committee is comprised of individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, expertise, and areas of historical interest. Members represent countywide and local historical societies, heritage tourism attractions, technical experts, and preservations organizations, among others.
- Support and education: YCPC staff can attend planning meetings and provide input to local municipalities and historical organizations regarding their preservation concerns, and can also participate in or provide educational training for various audiences.
- Information: YCPC maintains a wealth of information, data, and mapping resources related to the County’s heritage resources, including a copy of the Historic Resources Inventory and companion studies conducted in the 1970s and 1980s.
