Tag Archives: York County Heritage Trust

Enter Homebrew competition for 2012 York Microbrew Fest

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Erin McCracken

The York Microbrew Fest will present its fourth annual Homebrew Contest. There are four categories: Light lagers and ales; dark lagers and ales; Belgian-style; and specialty. Entries are due June 9 and should include two 12- or 16-ounce beer bottles … Continue reading →

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York County Heritage Trust, Mr. Steve’s Homebrew to host Homebrew Workshops

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Erin McCracken

The York County Heritage Trust and and Steve Stoppard, owner of Mr. Steve’s Homebrew and Wine Supplies, will time travel with local beer enthusiasts during upcoming Homebrew Workshops. Cost of the three-part series is $70. Click here to buy tickets … Continue reading →

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Heritage Trust to serve free sweets for Fastnacht Day

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Erin McCracken

The York County Heritage Trust will serve free fastnachts, coffee, tea and hot chocolate to the public 9:30 a.m. to noon Feb. 21 — Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras — at the Historical Society Museum, 250 E. Market St., York. … Continue reading →

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York County Heritage Trust offers free Museum Day admission Saturday, Pfaltzgraff sale

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Erin McCracken

So, it looks like rain again this weekend. Don’t be bummed. Have fun indoors with Museum Day. The annual event is hosted by Smithsonian Magazine and features free admission at participating museums across the country. Museum Day tickets allow two … Continue reading →

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More historic walking tours of York scheduled

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Erin McCracken

(Photo: York County Heritage Trust) If you missed Downtown Inc and the York County Heritage Trust’s historic walking tour of downtown pubs in April, you’re in luck. There will be another tour — Pubs of York: Yesterday and Today — … Continue reading →

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‘Front Porch to Front Lines’ opens Tuesday at Heritage Trust

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Erin McCracken

The York County Heritage Trust’s new exhibit honors contributions of York Countians who served their nation during World War I through the Vietnam War with its new exhibit “Front Porch to Front Lines: York County Goes to War.” It opens … Continue reading →

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Heritage Trust hosts 14th Annual Microbrew Fest

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Erin McCracken

(Photo: YDR File) The York County Heritage Trust hosts the 14th Annual Microbrew Fest from 6 to 10 p.m. June 25 at the Agricultural & Industrial Museum, 217 W. Princess St., York. The event will include beer sampling, barbecue, raffles … Continue reading →

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Take a walking tour of York’s pubs

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Erin McCracken

(Photo: YDR File; A living history coordinator for the York County Heritage Complex, gives a tour of the Golden Plough Tavern in 2007.) Downtown Inc and the York County Heritage Trust present an historic walking tour of downtown York at … Continue reading →

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Happy Mardis Gras/Fastnacht Day

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Erin McCracken

(Photo: YDR File) Rise and shine to revel in deep fried, drunken goodness for one final day before Lent. Read about fastnacht preparations and the difference between fastnachts and donuts. Here are some ways to get them: – Hartman’s Bakery … Continue reading →

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Register for York County Heritage Trust’s Homebrew Workshops

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Erin McCracken

(Photo: YDR file; Peter Ivers fills a muslin bag with hops during a 2009 home brewing workshop at the York County Heritage Trust.) The York County Heritage Trust’s Homebrew Workshops will continue this winter and spring. Space is limited. Trust … Continue reading →

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