Tag Archives: Glen Rock

Glen Rock’s Roland F. Seitz: ‘By his genius … he has earned the title of ‘Parade Music Prince’

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Jim McClure

Glen Rock’s Roland F. Seitz, 1867-1946, was internationally known but he made his music in his Pennsylvania hometown. Now, the Glen Rock Historic Preservation Society plans a band concert to honor Glen Rock’s own ‘Parade Music Prince. ‘

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Gettysburg’s Majestic Theater goes digital: The show goes on

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Jim McClure

The Majestic Theater in Gettysburg is, indeed, majestic. The main theater in this restored complex seats an audience of more than 800. And the theater will remain open, having updated its projection system to digital. Also of interest:  Gettysburg’s Majestic … Continue reading →

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Civil War comes to Hellam, Wrightsville, Lower Windsor – Linked in to York County history, 4/10/13

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Jim McClure

‘Civil War comes to: Hellam, Wrightsville, Lower Windsor ‘ , a coloring book, provides youngsters with an opportunity to learn about the War Between the States

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Hex Murder witchcraft trials … ‘and they happened in York County’: Linked in to York County, Pa., history, 3/27/13

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Jim McClure

It will be an interesting night in Glen Rock, Pa., when J. Ross McGinnis takes the podium in April to talk about the Hex Murder of 1928. McGinnis is an attorney with a gift for spinning a tale – only a true, terrible tale in this case. He will tell how three young assailants attacked suspected witch Nelson Rehmeyer to break a spell in a remote hollow not far from Glen Rock, Pennsylvania.

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Signed, ‘Anne B. Tempera (but an Anstine at heart and DNA)’: Linked in to York County history, 3/24/13

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Jim McClure

Yorktownsquare covers the widespread Anstine family, the county’s most famous ficus tree, more Gettysburg150 and the popular hobby of raising racing pigeons.

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Foustown: Glen Rock-area company town, now ghost town – Linked in to York County history, 3/18/13

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Jim McClure

Yorktownsquare.com covers early York County businesswoman Shinah Etting, Gettysburg 150 stories, lonely ghost town Foustown, and a sought-after Samurai sword.

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Glen Rock storms: ‘I think the snows of years ago were much deeper’

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Jim McClure

Glen Rock’s Main Street at the railroad tracks is stacked with snow. This circa 1912 photograph comes courtesy of John Hufnagel of the Glen Rock Historic Preservation Society. Also of interest: . Otts Hufnagel writes about Glen Rock’s first mill, … Continue reading →

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West Shore Theater, less than a mile from the York County line, offers a step back in time

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Jim McClure

The West Shore Theater, less than a mile from York County line in Cumberland County, offers a step back in time

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Charles H. Glatfelter, distinguished historian: He would sign his kind letters ‘Charlie’

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Jim McClure

Dr. Charles H. Glatfelter, York County native and professor emeritas of Gettysburg College, died this week. Among other things, he was a leading authority about the Pennsylvania Dutch.

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The last picture show: Glen Rock’s Glen Theatre

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Jim McClure

The Glen Theatre is York County’s last active community movie house other than the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center in York.

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