Regional History


Daily dose of history: Scenery before the Conowingo Dam impounded the Susquehanna Panoramic photograph shows the region around the Conowingo Dam in Maryland before the river was impounded. Daily dose of history: Wolf builds from deep foundation on banks of Susquehanna Daily dose of York history: York County slate mining 21st-century style Daily dose of history: Chris Doleman, other achievers in William Penn Hall of Fame Daily dose of history: Boy hopping Seven Valleys train turns into tragedy Daily dose of history: Penn Park's Squire Braxton, other freedmen should be remembered Daily dose of York history: What were the homes of the famed Dempwolf brothers like? Daily dose of history: Old plow aids in harvest of new Glen Rock museum Daily dose of history: Pierceville, York County, Pa. is in the news. Where is that? Daily dose of history: Brook Leaf Love Nest tree house famed as Hellam honeymoon spot Daily dose of history: York County towns loaded with colorful art treasures

HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE

Updated: February 03, 2012 2:15:51 PM EST

Jim McClure: Jan. 24 was one busy local news day

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It shouldn't be surprising that a slew of events over a 24- to 48-hour period in late January indicate how York County links in with national or international players. Full Story

Jim McClure: Platts took an aisle seat to history - and cordiality

Jim McClure: The new center of York County

York's Trinity church, Hanover Theater added to preservation risk list

June Lloyd: Connecting York with the world

NEWSPAPER HISTORY


	Daily dose of York history: A 1960s view of Continental Square from the air Daily dose of York history: Paper on Gettysburg Address: Mr. Lincoln made a joke or two' Daily dose of York history: Researcher looking for marker site for U.S. Supreme Court case Newspapering is a humbling lesson in history 1796 to 1815: A voice for the Germans of York 1815 to 1836: A fresh approach, a string of failures 1836 to 1885: Big contribution from a Small man 1885 to 1915: Capturing a glimpse of a new era 1915 to 1948:The final bearer of the torch 1948 to 1970: Gazette's twilight brings new dawn 1970 to 1978: New path for new brand of journalism 1978 to 1988: In the shadow of disaster 1988 to 1996: Signing a new lease on life

BLACK HISTORY

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Updated: January 16, 2012 7:42:10 AM EST
	Daily dose of York history: A MLK Day test of your black history knowledge Check out this list of pioneering members of the black community. Daily dose of York history: Russell Chapman wore several hats as 20th-century pioneer Daily dose of history: Pioneering Judge Chuck Patterson in official portrait Check out these links about late Judge Chuck Patterson's death and life Daily dose of York history: Researcher looking for marker site for U.S. Supreme Court case Community volunteer Alice T. Bowers dies

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CIVIL WAR

Civil War Echoes looks back 150 years to the War Between the States, with a particular focus on the southcentral Pennsylvania home front and its men in uniform. Read More

Civil War Comes to York County

In this interactive exhibit, explore the days in late June 1863 when the Confederate shadow moved over York County to settle 30 miles west for the brewing battle in Gettysburg. See the exhibit

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REMEMBER

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Updated: October 18, 2011 4:49:25 PM EDT

Remember: 'Good, clean fun' at The Shady Dell

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York, PA - Generations of teens from York County wore the term Dell rat as a badge of honor, referring to the The Shady Dell, a longtime hangout south of York. Full Story

Remember: Sept. 11, 2001

Remember: MTV turns 30

Remember: York U.S. 30 Dragway

Remember: Teachers of York County

Remember: The evolution of TV programming

IN THE THICK OF THE FIGHT

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Updated: October 30, 2011 8:16:25 AM EDT
	Fast facts about York County in World War II Here is a look at some facts and figures about World War II's impact on York County. Full Story Daily dose of York history: Downed airman's story fascinates World War II researcher York County in World War II: A quiz York County in World War II: Quiz answers World War II timeline

JEWISH HISTORY

Explore 250 years of Jewish history in Downtown York

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York County Profiles in Heritage

February is Black History Month, and in honor, the York Daily Record/Sunday News looks at local African-Americans who've made in a difference.

The Public and Private Art of Walt Partymiller

Watercolorist and Gazette & Daily editorial cartoonist Walt Partymiller's work was brought to light again during a 2001 exhibit at the York County Heritage Trust.

Women's History in York

March is Women's History Month, and in honor, the York Daily Record/Sunday News looks at local women who've made in a difference.

Murals of York

Take a walking tour of downtown York's historic murals, and learn more about what the paintings symbolize about our past.

All in One Room

Readers of the York Daily Record/Sunday News shared their memories of the days of one-room schools in the county and beyond.

Printable bookmark

Love local history? Print out this bookmark featuring Jim McClure's "In the thick of the fight," a guide to York County's involvement in World War II.

A guide to York's iconic images

This May 2008 special section looks at 20 images that illustration 20-score years of York County's past, from 1608-2008.

The Pen is Mightier

examines the writings of patriots in what was then York Town, a Pennsylvania frontier town, as the revolution's leaders camped out for nine months in 1777-78. See the Exhibit

York County and the Revolution

Don't know much about "York Revolution" history? A May 2007 special section, produced in conjunction with the local baseball team's debut, shares the story behind the county's role in the Revolutionary War.

Nine Months in York Town - Month by Month

Originally developed as part of a school curriculum program, this collection of posters examines each of the "nine months" of the Revolutionary War in York County.

Nine Months in York Town by James McClure focuses on York County's role in the Revolutionary War.