Challenging moments that teach and inspire in York County, Pa.
York County is full of momentous sites and memorable people. We believe their stories, sometimes not well known or well considered, must be told. These stories often tell of struggle and the lengthy journey toward resolution.
By calling attention to our historically critical places and diverse people, past and present, we hope to inspire reflection, dialogue and action.
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- Tragedy at Codorus Creek: Man drowns in sewage in Depression-era York County
The Great Depression hit York County hard. One man died by drowning in sewage in Codorus Creek suicide. - Gettysburg’s George Spangler Farm: Stories of the wounded and dying
About the families of those who suffered at the George Spangler Farm after the Battle of Gettysburg and their families back. And a look at the Spangler family, descendants of the namesake farm. - York-born Arthur Evans, gay rights advocate, enjoyed banquet of life
Arthur Evans, center in this 1970 picture, born in York, was known nationally as a human rights pioneer, author and activist. Yet, few in York County have heard of his life and times. - York stands alone in riding through Confederate lines to surrender in Civil War
Civil War historian Scott Mingus found that York’s leaders stand alone in riding through Confederate lines to surrender the town in late-June 1863. Here, owner Ray Langeheine stands outside the farmhouse in Farmers where the surrender took place.