Tag Archives: Pennsylvania Dutch

Will American Pickers Mike and Frank pick Rosenmiller collection? Linked in to York County history, 1/10/12

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Jim McClure

Yorktownsquare.com covers Fred Rosenmiller’s antique collection, steroid use and York County, Pennsylvania Dutch dialect and Jeffrey Shaara’s pending visit to York County.

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Part II: 100 stories about Fissel finger in southern York County: Any one could be true

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Jim McClure

This pinky finger was found in the wall of an old house near Fissel’s Church in the Glen Rock area. Perhaps there’s a solution now as to why that digit was in there. (Click to enlarge (if you dare). Additional … Continue reading →

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In this day of mergers, Hanover plans opening of not 1, but 2 museums: Linked in with neat York County history stuff, March 20, 2012

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Jim McClure

  The other day, Hanover unveiled plans for an expanded and relocated fire museum. Now comes 75th-anniversary plans by R.H. Sheppard Co. to develop a museum on the 500 block of Broadway in Hanover. The Hanover Evening Sun reports that … Continue reading →

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Will American Pickers pick York County to mine for rusty gold?

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Jim McClure

Mike Wolfe and his shorter sidekick, Frank Fritz, are reportedly on their way to Pennsylvania sometime in the next three months. The reality show’s producers are looking places for the American Pickers to, well, pick (antiques). Also of interest: Springetts … Continue reading →

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Pierceville, York County, Pa. Where is that?

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Jim McClure

The Mummert farm rests along Fair School Road in the Pierceville Run District in southwestern York County. A caption with this photograph, from the York, Pa., Daily Record/Sunday News, states: ‘The buildings, fields, tree lines and wood lots tell the … Continue reading →

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Civil War site to add former World War II POW housing: Linked in with neat York County history stuff – Sept. 7, 2011

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Jim McClure

The National Park Service in Gettysburg, Pa., is seeking to secure land and a structure that is more famous for its World War II history. The Hanover Evening Sun reports that the art deco-styled Gettysburg Armory housed German prisoners during … Continue reading →

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Why Pennsylvania should keep its sticky fingers off Whoopie pies: Linked in with neat York County history stuff, July 25, 2011

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Jim McClure

Everyone knows whoopie pies are a Pennsylvania Dutch delicacy, right? Well, the debate continues between Maine and Pennsylvania about ownership of the sticky dish. Richard Connor, a newspaperman in both states, has a bit of insight on the topic. And … Continue reading →

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How about a little hog maw with your oyster stew?

Posted on October 24, 2007 by Jim McClure

Oysters are a York County delicacy, but some people think you have more of a good thing when served in combination with hog maw? Two iconic county delicacies served side by side. And add to that meat loaf. That’s what’s … Continue reading →

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Mechanical museum intrigues York County newcomers

Posted on August 7, 2007 by Jim McClure

This is the touch screen of a computer at the Agricultural and Industrial Museum that links eras of York County’s history with rings on May’s Oak, the giant tree that fell in Emigsville in 1997. The exhibit enthralled second-grade students … Continue reading →

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