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Amish and Mennonites: Don’t know much about Pennsylvania Dutch history? Linked in with neat history stuff, May 14, 2012

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Jim McClure

The Amish and Mennonites fascinate folks but how often do you have an opportunity to increase your understanding of these Pennsylvania Dutch denominations? Old Order Amish and Mennonite historians who will discuss the topic of “Amish and Mennonite: History of Growing Faith Communities” on Monday, June 10, 7:00 PM at Martindale Mennonite Fellowship Center, in Ephrata, Lancaster County.

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White roses mark the spot at Albemarle Park: Linked in to York County history, Oct. 21, 2012

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Jim McClure

Yorktownsquare.com covers the Boy Scouts’ ‘Perversion Files,’ Albemarle Park and the death of media entrepreneur Joseph Rosenmiller.

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Total recall, almost: ‘Remember’ reminds us about York Symphony: Linked in to York County history, Oct. 16, 2012

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Jim McClure

Yorktownsquare covers a Gettysburg Museum of History controversy, Medal of Honor winners in Gettysburg and the Majestic Theater in that same town.

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Abandoned York County prison offers compelling photographs: Linked in to York County history, Oct. 14, 2012

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Jim McClure

Preservingyork.com’s recent tour of York County’s old Chestnut Street brought forth some compelling photographs.

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Adams County’s tiny East Berlin preserved in mighty way: Linked in to York County history, Oct. 13, 2012

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Jim McClure

Yorktownsquare.com covers East Berlin’s history, Dwight Eisenhower’s birthday, York’s surrender to the Confederates and Historic York’s fundraising.

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Civil War cannon shell, unearthed near Hanover, never exploded: Linked in to York County history, Oct. 10, 2012

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Jim McClure

Yorktownsquare.com covers narrow gauge railroads, an unexploded Civil War shell and street art in the City of York.

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Where in the world is Washington Township in York County, home of top dog Malachy

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Jim McClure

This outdoor chapel is on the grounds of the Bermudian Church of the Brethren, in Washington Township in western York County. It’s one of York County’s most beautiful scenes, the benches and cross overlooking Bermudian Creek. (Click to enlarge; see … Continue reading →

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Farmer with about 6 years of schooling never missed Meet the Press: Linked in with neat history stuff, Feb. 16, 2012

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Jim McClure

Codorus Valley Chronicles carried an informative article in its February edition about York County Labor Leader Richard Boyd’s bid for a State Senate seat some years ago. The photo, from this newsletter of the Codorus Valley Area Historical Society, shows … Continue reading →

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Days of Christmas past: Linked in with neat York County history stuff, Dec. 18, 2011

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Jim McClure

This photograph brings back memories of all sorts. The Christmas of old. Orphans and other disadvantaged children this time of year. And the old Children’s Home of York, at Pine and East Philadelphia, now a shopping center. Here, the children … Continue reading →

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Burial site reportedly found for rebel officer who occupied York

Posted on November 26, 2007 by Jim McClure

This map from ‘East of Gettysburg’ shows the location of various units in Jubal Early’s division as his Confederates invaded York in the days before the Battle of Gettysburg. One of his commanders, Isaac E. Avery, directed a brigade that … Continue reading →

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