Tag Archives: Camp Security

Camp Security to be Preserved

Posted on May 11, 2012 by june lloyd

I am so glad to hear the good news that the Pasch property (also known as the Weist farm), a vital part of the original tract on which Camp Security was located, is going to be preserved. Camp Security is … Continue reading →

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Did York’s Camp Security Look Like This?

Posted on March 21, 2012 by june lloyd

The public is invited by the Red Lion Area Historical Society to attend Jonathan Stayer’s program on Camp Security at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 22, 2012. It is at St. John’s UCC, 161 N. Main St., Red Lion (rear entrance). … Continue reading →

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Fate of Camp Security Prisoners Important to Commanders

Posted on November 7, 2011 by june lloyd

One of the best clues I have come across so far to try and figure out how many Revolutionary War prisoners were held at York’s Camp Security, 1781-1783, is a letter I found at the National Archives from American Commander … Continue reading →

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Getting Closer to York’s Camp Security Numbers

Posted on September 5, 2011 by june lloyd

There is a quote that goes something like “Even a blind pig finds an acorn once in a while,” meaning that if you keep rooting around you might come up with something. Every chance I get the past few years, … Continue reading →

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