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| August 24 - 25,
2002 Yorkfest |
Colonial Courthouse
and Heritage Rail Trail Free admission Aspiring young actors and actresses from York Little Theatre, who wrote the skit "The Drama of York Town," a story about Continental Congress' nine-month stay in 1777-1778, will perform it at the Colonial Courthouse. Saturday and Sunday: 10 am -noon - 2 pm. Mary Lamanteer, illustrator of the children's book, will participate in storytime in the yard of the Gates House and Plough Tavern on Sunday at 1 pm. Afterwards, she will be signing books at the YCHT booth. Jim McClure will sign his book Nine Months in York Town on Saturday from 11 am - 1 pm at the YCHT booth. |
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| Saturday, September
28 Heritage Day |
Downtown Wrightsville 8 am - 4 pm Free admission Historic Wrightsville will present its annual event with this year's focus on Continental Congress' stay in York Town. For more information, call 252-1981. |
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| Sunday, September
29 Opening of Celebrate York Exhibit |
Historical Society
Museum - Glatfelter Gallery 250 E. Market Street, York, PA 12 noon - 3 pm Free admission Exhibit description: Celebrate York is a star spangled exhibition that will give insight and examples of how York, Pennsylvania celebrates its heritage. The exhibit will center around sixteen large oil paintings that were commissioned for use in the 150th anniversary celebration of the Articles of Confederation in 1927. The paintings were used as street decorations and portray various local and national figures. A large as life painting of "The Spirit of 76" by York artist, Ernst Zimmerman will backdrop a ten foot tall model of the Colonial Courthouse. Included in the exhibition will be banners, flags, commemorative pieces, musical instruments such as fifes, drums, and brass, historic building, bottles and flasks, models and many more interesting and curious objects that all tell the story of celebrations past. |
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| Monday, September
30 Kickoff |
Day One: Congress
Arrives Colonial Courthouse 157 W. Market Street, York, PA 12 noon Free admission Marking the arrival of Congressional delegates, local government officials - in costumes of 1777 - will arrive in a horse-drawn wagon at the Colonial Courthouse. |
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| Thursday,
October 17 Articles and Constitution Program |
Glatfelter Memorial
Library 101 Glenview Road, Spring Grove, PA 7 PM Free admission The library will host Dr. John Altman from York College of PA, who will compare the Articles with the Constitution during the adult discussion group. |
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| October
19 & 20 Revolutionary War Encampment/Oyster Fest sponsored by Allfirst |
Colonial Courthouse,
Gates House and Plough Tavern 157 W. Market Street, York, PA Colonial Days: 10 am - 4 pm Families will enjoy watching the Revolutionary troops, exploring the outdoor encampment, touring historic sites, and participating in the children's games and storytimes at the Gates House and Plough Tavern complex. The York County Bar Association's theatrical group, The Bar Stools, will perform an original 30-minute comedy entitled "First Capitol?" at the Colonial Courthouse, 205 W. Market Street, York. [Click Here] for a full schedule of events. Free admission Media Sponsor: Great Country 107.7 WGTY [View Website] Tavern Night: 7 pm - 10 pm Saturday evening will be filled with food, period music, games, and brew served by Celebrity Pourers. Admission fee Media Sponsor: 98YCR York's Hottest Music [View Website] Oyster Festival: 11 am - 4 pm On Sunday, the York County Heritage Trust will hold its traditional Oyster Festival. Free admission Media Sponsor: WSBA AM 910 York's News Talk Radio [View Website] |
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| Tuesday,
October 29 (New Date) Camp Security Program |
Kaltreider-Benfer
Library 147 South Charles Street, Red Lion PA 7 pm Free admission. Author and historian Tom Schaefer will discuss the effect of Camp Security on Colonial life in York Town. |
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| November 2 Opening of "The Pen is Mightier...Documents from York Town and the American Revolution" |
Exhibit features
original documents and correspondence of famous patriots meeting in
York Town in 1777-1178, including John Adams, Thomas Paine, George
Washington, Patrick Henry, John Hancock and the Marquis de Lafayette.
Experience - through their own words - their trials and triumphs in
shaping our nation. [Click Here]
for a listing of documents. On display at the Historical Society Museum,
250 E. Market Street, York through February 1, 2003. Call 848-1587
for times and fees. |
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| November 8 -
10 The Founding of a Nation |
The Eichelberger
Performing Arts Center (www.goepac.com) 195 Stock Street, Hanover PA Friday, November 8: 8:00 PM Saturday, November 9: 8:00 PM Sunday, November 10: 3:00 PM Admission fee Based on the book Nine Months in York Town, this production will feature the events that led up to and followed Continental Congress' stay in York Town, and the effect that their actions had on our nation's history. The York County Honors Choir will open the show on Friday evening. To read more about this exceptional choir, [Click Here]. |
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| Friday, November
15 Celebration of the 225th anniversary of the adoption of the
Articles of Confederation (SOLD OUT) |
Admission fee. In the afternoon Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and author David McCullough will meet with select students and present them with an autographed edition of John Adams. At 5:00 PM a reception will be held at the Historical Society Museum, where a special exhibition of colonial era art, artifacts, and documents will be on display. (Sponsored by Drovers Bank, A Division of Fulton Bank) Following the reception, a 7 PM dinner featuring McCullough will be held at the historic Yorktowne Hotel. To learn more about David McCullough, [Click Here]. Thank you to Glatfleter [View Website], the Founding Father sponsor, and to all the [Patriot sponsors] and [Minuteman sponsors] for making this event possible. For guests who would like more information about the evening's activities, please [Click Here]. |
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| Saturday, November
16 Free Day at all YCHT Sites |
Free admission at
all York County Heritage Trust sites. The exhibit "The Pen is Mightier…": Documents from York Town and the American Revolution, will be on display at the Historical Society Museum, 250 E. Market Street, York. Included are original documents and correspondence written by and to the patriots who were associated with Continental Congress while it was meeting in York. |
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| Tuesday,
November 26 An Interfaith Thanksgiving Service |
Free. 7 pm at Saint John The Baptist Episcopal Church, 140 N. Beaver Street, York. Call 848-1862 for more information. To read the Message to the Community [Click Here] |
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| December 8 –
22 A Revolutionary View |
York Art Association 220 S. Marshall Street, York Free admission This exhibit will feature Colonial artwork as well as "revolutionary" artwork of today. Just as the Colonists' views were "revolutionary" in the 1770's, this show may feature artwork that could be considered revolutionary today. |
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| Wednesday, December
18 First National Thanksgiving Celebration |
Houses of Worship
and Historic Sites Downtown York Free admission The York County Council of Churches, Interfaith Alliance of York County, Main Street York, and York County Heritage Trust are coming together to celebrate the proclamation of the First National Day of Thanksgiving. For a list of activities scheduled at area houses of worship, please [Click Here]. A few historic sites will also be open in the evening. Please [Click Here] for times and details. The much anticipated WITF documentary "Nine Months in York Town" will be premiered at the Historical Society Museum, 250 E. Market Street, York. The free showings will be held at 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm. To order a video of the video, please download this [Order Form]. |
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| Tuesday, December 31, 2002 First Night York |
As part of the New
Year's Eve celebration in downtown York, the WITF documentary "Nine
Months in York Town" will be shown in the Meeting Hall at the Historical
Society Museum, 250 E. Market Street, at 7:00 pm, 8:30 pm, and 10:00pm.
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| Wednesday, January 29, 2003 Four Chaplains’ Prayer Breakfast |
Admission fee This annual event remembers the brave sacrifice of the Chaplains, including Rabbi Alexander Goode from York. This year's breakfast will feature a national speaker that accentuates the celebration. For more information [Click Here]. |
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| Monday, February 10 Articles vs. Constitution Program |
Red Land Community
Library, Etters Free Admission Dr. John Altman, a professor from York College of Pennsylvania, will compare the Articles of Confederation with the U.S. Constitution. For more information, call 938-5599. For directions to the library, [Click Here]. |
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| Thursday, February 13 Continental Congress Courageous |
7:00 pm at Glatfelter
Memorial Library, Spring Grove "Continental Congress Courageous" Betty Stein, author and daughter of Judge John F. Rauhauser, Jr., will discuss the fascinating historical facts on which this book was based. For more information, call 225-3220. |
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| March 15 African-American Contributions to the Revolution |
One-day conference
highlighting exciting facts about African-American life during the
revolutionary period. Pennsylvania-certified educators will be awarded Act 48 hours for attending this conference. For a detailed description about the conference, including information about the nationally acclaimed speakers, please [Click Here]. |
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| April 24 - 26 Crucible of a Nation |
Admission fee The three-day adult education program will introduce participants to York's role in the beginnings of our country through architecture, costume, lifestyle, traditional crafts, and lectures. Tours of historic sites in downtown York, and southeastern and western York County are included. [Click Here] for a two-page description of the lectures and tours, fees, and registration form. Pennsylvania-certified educators will be awarded Act 48 hours for attending these programs. Reservations are limited. |
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| Thursday, May 1 French Influence on the American Revolution |
Heritage Senior Center 3700-4 Davidsburg Road, Dover 10:00 AM Free During this 1-hour program, Richard Banz, Chief Curator, of the York County Heritage Trust will discuss the signing of the French treaties, the Treaty of Amity and Commerce and the Treaty of Alliance. These treaties not only recognized the United States of America as an independent nation, but also assured France's essential military and naval support of the American cause. Additionally, Justine Landis, Curator of Decorative Arts and Historic Houses, will present the French influence on American culture, including paintings, clothing and furniture. |
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| Sunday, May 11 French Alliance Programs during the Olde York Street Fair |
Colonial Courthouse, York Hourly tours will highlight the signing of the French treaties, the Treaty of Amity and Commerce and the Treaty of Alliance. In these first foreign treaties, France recognized the Colonies as an independent nation and provided essential military and naval support. Free. Noon - 4 PM. A Revolutionary War encampment will be set up on the grounds of the Colonial Courthouse. Interpreters, portraying Colonial soldiers and townspeople, will demonstrate the numerous influences the French have had on the American Army and way of life. Activities include firing exhibitions with French muskets, cooking, and kids' crafts and games. Free. Historical Society Museum, 250 E. Market Street, York The Old Fashion Ice Cream Parlor will include examples of the French influence on American society. Cost for refreshments.. |
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| Thursday, May 22 French Influence on the American Revolution |
Delta Senior Center 5 Pendyrus Street, Delta 11:00 AM Free During this 1-hour program, Richard Banz, Chief Curator, of the York County Heritage Trust will discuss the signing of the French treaties, the Treaty of Amity and Commerce and the Treaty of Alliance. These treaties not only recognized the United States of America as an independent nation, but also assured France's essential military and naval support of the American cause. Additionally, Justine Landis, Curator of Decorative Arts and Historic Houses, will present the French influence on American culture, including paintings, clothing and furniture. |
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| Sunday, June 15 "Faith of our Forefathers Day" |
Zion United Church of Christ 100 Lafayette Street, York 10:30 AM Free Zion UCC will reenact the funeral of Philip Livingston, a signer of the Declaration of Independence who died while serving in the Second Continental Congress in York Town. The German Reformed Church of York, a predecessor to Zion UCC, conducted the original funeral in June of 1778. Visitors are encouraged to wear Colonial attire and invited to enjoy refreshments after the service. |
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| June 26 –
29 Abigail Musical |
Northeastern High School |
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| June
27 A Festive Farewell |
Free
admission A variety of performances at the Colonial Courthouse celebrate the victorious return of Continental Congress to Philadelphia. 11 am - 1 pm |
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