Category Archives: All presidential stops

Abraham Lincoln skips train, arrives in Gettysburg in big red box

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Jim McClure

Private and public interests are preparing exhibits, museums and even an excursion railroad for the approaching 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg.

Posted in Abe Lincoln was here, All presidential stops, Archives, all posts, Books & reading, Civil War, Explanations/controversy, For photo fans, Local journalism & Web, Pain & trauma, Uncategorized, Unsung/obscure sites, War | Tagged Cyclorama, Electric Map, Gettysburg, Gettysburg Cyclorama, Hanover, Harrisburg University, Shriver House, Steam into History | Leave a comment

Lincoln Woods Inn waitresses enjoyed meeting John F. Kennedy: Linked in to history, 1/28/13

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Jim McClure

Yorktownsquare.com covers John F. Kennedy’s visit to York County in 1960, Civil War 150, noted scientists from York and the latest installment of Exit Interviews featuring York Divers.

Posted in All politics is local, All presidential stops, American Revolution, Archives, all posts, Civil War, Explanations/controversy, For photo fans, Linked in/neat stuff, Local journalism & Web, Mail bag, Nostalgia & memories, People, Uncategorized, War, YorkEats: Hogmaw & such | Tagged 'Exit Interviews', Civil War 150, Colonial Court House, Continental Congress, Gettysburg, Interstate 83, scientists, York Diving | 2 Comments

Spry Grammar School grads true to their school: Linked in to history, 1/3/12

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Jim McClure

Yorktownsquare.com covers York, Pa.’s Steam into History, Diehl’s Candy, Central Market and a new book on Spry Grammar School.

Posted in Abe Lincoln was here, All presidential stops, Archives, all posts, Books & reading, Civil War, Events, Explanations/controversy, For photo fans, Linked in/neat stuff, Local landmarks, Made in York, Mail bag, Nostalgia & memories, People, School days, Small-town life, Uncategorized, War, Wheels of York | Tagged 'Remember', Diehl Candy Co., geese, Hanover Junction, New Freedom, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Pennsylvania Turnpike. Spry, Steam into History | Leave a comment

Lincoln links: Check out these 6 leads to York/Adams stories about Abraham Lincoln

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Jim McClure

On the eve of the movie ‘Lincoln,’ yorktownsquare.com explores numerous Lincoln links to York County.

Posted in Abe Lincoln was here, All politics is local, All presidential stops, Archives, all posts, For photo fans, Local journalism & Web, Uncategorized | Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg, Gettysburg National Military Park, James Getty, Lincoln's funeral train, Steven Spielberg, Thaddeus Stevens | 1 Comment

York newspaper endorsement of Ronald Reagan represented break with support of Dems

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Jim McClure

The endorsement of Ronald Reagan in 1984 represented a break in Democratic endorsements on the York Daily Record and The Gazette and Daily editorial pages.

Posted in All politics is local, All presidential stops, Archives, all posts, Explanations/controversy, Local journalism & Web, People, Uncategorized | Tagged Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, J.W. Gitt, presidential visits, Ronald Reagan | Leave a comment

Old Electric Map lifted up, then settles into new Hanover home: Linked in to York County history, Oct. 26, 2012

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Jim McClure

Yorktownsquare.com covers George Washington and Andrew Jackson’s visits to York, the Electric Map’s New home and memories about the Cuban Missile Crisis.