York County History Center

York County has supported, welcomed, and celebrated the new History Center with open arms, and we’re so grateful! To show our appreciation, we’re launching a Membership GOGO (Give One, Get One) just in time for your holiday gifting. Here’s how it works: Give a membership to a friend, family member, or co-worker. Get one free to enjoy yourself! (Free membership is equal or lesser value.) Membership perks include: Unlimited visits to all four History Center properties Exclusive events and invitations Discounts and so much more! Memberships start at just $45 for an entire year?— a gift of history and adventure for everyone! Keep York County's history alive and thriving for future generations. Give the gift of membership today and get one to keep! https://lnkd.in/eZZcfiqA

Join the high-performing team at the York County History Center as we approach the start of a major new chapter in the Center's story. We're looking for a Director of Advancement in York, Pa. As a long-standing organization with an exceptional fundraising track record, the History Center is prepared to expand its successful major gifts program and progressively improve advancement outcomes. The Director will deepen strong existing relationships while working with a talented team of board and staff to establish new connections. To view the full position description, go here: https://lnkd.in/evwa2Z8M

We are counting down this week to Sunday's Oyster Festival by acknowledging our major sponsors. Today, we say thank you to the W. Dale Brougher Foundation. W. Dale Brougher was a successful businessman for many years in York. He and his wife Nancy established the foundation to benefit community organizations in York and Palm Beach, Fla. The Oyster Festival sponsorship is one of many ways the foundation has contributed to the History Center over the years, and we appreciate the support.

The History Center's 50th Annual Oyster Festival is less than two weeks away. We wanted to specifically acknowledge our event sponsors for generously supporting this year's festival, starting today with The York Water Company. The company has been a fixture in York since 1816, and it is a generous community partner, for us and many other organizations. York Water President and CEO JT Hand is the vice chair of our Board of Directors and an enthusiastic advocate for the History Center. And with this year's Oyster Festival sponsorship the company honors Mr. Vernon Bracey, Vice President, Customer Service, following his 26 years of service to the York community, including Oyster Festival. Thank you Vernon, and thank you York Water Company.

We rely on community support to cover the cost of our operations. Your contributions allow us to plan and develop new exhibits, use technology to engage new audiences and share stories that connect the past and the present. Here are two ways to make a difference: Qualified Charitable Distribution: This is a gift made with funds from an IRA to a qualified charitable organization. The gift goes directly to the nonprofit and can be excluded from your taxable income. Consult your tax advisor or IRS.gov for more information. Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC): This is a state program that allows eligible businesses to reduce their tax liability by donating to approved nonprofits in select categories. The History Center is typically approved in the Educational Improvement Organization (EIO) category. If you or your business are eligible to participate, please consider supporting the thousands of school students who participate in field trips. To learn more about the many ways to support the History Center, please go here: https://lnkd.in/eq-vNRi8

The History Center is accepting articles for the 15th edition of the Journal, to be published in the fall of 2025. The Journal Committee is looking for articles of original scholarship, particularly those that explore diverse York County communities. For the 2025 edition, we especially seek articles on the Yorktowne Hotel and Strand Theater, both of which will celebrate their centennial anniversaries next year. Deadline for submitting articles: Dec. 1, 2024. For more information, please contact Dr. Adam Bentz, Director of Library & Archives at [email protected] or 717-848-1587 x 223.

?? We're Hiring! Join Our History Center Team! The History Center is excited to announce two incredible part-time opportunities for passionate, organized, and mission-driven individuals! ? Development Operations Coordinator Are you detail-oriented and love organizing systems that make a difference? Our Advancement team is looking for a Development Operations Coordinator to manage donor data, support fundraising efforts, and assist in coordinating events. If you’re a pro at data entry, reporting, and love improving processes, this role is perfect for you! ?? Manager of Institutional Giving Are you a skilled grant writer with a passion for history and education? The Manager of Institutional Giving will develop grant proposals, manage our grant calendar, and work closely with various departments to secure funding that supports the History Center’s mission. If you thrive on collaboration and making a meaningful impact, this is your calling! ?? Ready to make history with us? Apply now and help us continue preserving and sharing our community’s rich heritage! https://lnkd.in/d49wSEmP #Hiring #NonProfitJobs #DevelopmentCoordinator #GrantWriting #MuseumCareers #JoinOurTeam #HistoryCenterJobs #MakeADifference #PreserveHistory

The 50TH ANNUAL OYSTER FESTIVAL is a little more than a month away, and there are still sponsorship opportunities available. This event has become one of York County's most popular community celebrations, and this year's 50th edition will be extra special. We're bringing the event back to the Colonial Complex where it all started back in 1974, and all the food and fun along Pershing Avenue will lead visitors to our new museum. Admission to the festival and the museum is FREE, and we're expecting 2,000 visitors this year. We’d love to partner with you. Join us as a sponsor at whatever level feels right for your company. Follow the link for details. https://lnkd.in/eTtkEire

We're excited to host Jim McClure for a book signing during the First Friday portion of our opening weekend celebration. Jim updated and expanded his book "Never To Be Forgotten" to help mark York County's 275th anniversary this month, and it happen to coincide with our opening weekend. Jim will be in our lobby from 5:30-8 p.m. Friday. Join us on the first day we're officially open, spend some time in the museum and then pick up a signed copy of Jim's book. Should be a great night! Here's a York Daily Record story about the book: https://lnkd.in/dAnUwhtB

We had a real, live History Maker visiting the History Makers Tower this week. That's York County's own Loretta Claiborne, a global ambassador for Special Olympics and a multi-sport Special Olympics athlete for many years. Loretta stopped in with Samantha Dorm to see her image on the tower and to explore the new museum. You are welcome back anytime, Loretta! We can't wait for everyone to see our new home when we officially open to the general public the weekend of Aug. 2-4.