Category Archives: fund raising

York Christmas Fair Inspires Winterthur Exhibit

Posted on December 13, 2011 by june lloyd

Touring the wonderful Christmas displays at Winterthur Museum has become part of my annual holiday celebration. I was thrilled Sunday to hear the Winterthur guide tell us that the very first area we were touring this year was based on … Continue reading →

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York Churchgoer Miffed about Collection

Posted on April 17, 2009 by june lloyd

Collection pouches on wall on right in William Wagner 1830 drawing of York’s German Reformed Church In 1829, an anonymous Yorker, signing himself REFORM eloquently argued against passing the collection pouch at church. Since all the church services I have … Continue reading →

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York Moravian Christmases

Posted on December 19, 2007 by june lloyd

Lewis Miller Drawing of a York County Pennsylvania German Christmas Tree In December 1867, the Gazette reported: “FESTIVAL– The Moravians are now holding a festival at Washington Hall for the benefit of their new church. They have the largest and … Continue reading →

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