About this blog
As a local historian, writer and photo- grapher, I look at York County’s history in visual terms. For more than 15 years I’ve been enamored with local buildings and the stories behind their facades – from prominent architecture to non-assuming buildings, their walls and roofs are filled with stories just waiting to be told. Whether giving a downtown York walking tour, exploring the history of a local building for my job at the Nutec Group, or taking photos for an upcoming coffee table book, I’m always looking for those unique “windows” into York County’s past and present. — Scott Butcher
Category Archives: American Revolution
Toasting A Local Myth
Several years ago I extensively researched the alleged “Toast that Saved the Nation” — General Lafayette’s legendary toast to the health of General George Washington at the Gates House in York. This toast is promoted as an event that thwarted … Continue reading
Posted in 18th Century, American Revolution
Tagged Conway Cabal, Gates, Gates House, Lafayette, Revolution, Toast
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