Meeting and EventsMonthly meetings are held in the Meeting Hall of the York County History Center at 250 East Market Street, York, Pennsylvania, unless otherwise noted. The business portion of the meeting begins at 2:15 PM and the program begins at about 2:30 PM.
IMPORTANT: COVID 19 Considerations The York County History Center reopened to the public on April 1, 2021, with limited reservations. In addition to limited in-person seating, our meetings will also be live-streamed online via Facebook and Zoom. To register for in-person attendance or Zoom registration, visit https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/south-central-pennsylvania-genealogical-society To attend via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YorkCountyHistoryCenter/ Our upcoming meetings are scheduled as follows ... August 29, 2021
How to Navigate the Pennsylvania State Archives’ Online Resources Presented by Aaron McWilliams, Pennsylvania State Archives. This presentation provides a detailed overview of the Archives’ finding aids, research guides, and online records. It covers how to use the new finding aids and research guides to explore the collections and find specific records, as well as the Archives’ digital collection and how to navigate them. Aaron McWilliams is head of the Public Services Section at the Pennsylvania State Archives. He is responsible for handling research inquiries at the Archives and frequently represents the agency at genealogical events. His areas of expertise include Pennsylvania state land records, Pennsylvania’s Revolutionary War militia, and genealogy. He has appeared on WITF’s Radio Smart Talk and contributed to both “Who Do You Think You Are?” and “Finding Your Roots.” Prior to joining the Pennsylvania State Archives, Aaron worked as a reference archivist at the Maryland State Archives and as a professional genealogist. |
PAST PROGRAMS ARCHIVE Jun 2021 -History of the Henry James Young Award May 2021 - MA & PA Railroad Heritage Village visit Apr 2021 - Cumberland County Records Mar 2021 - PA State Archives Moves Into the Future Feb 2021 - York County Coroner's Office Aug 2020 - Using Online Newspaper Collections in Research Oct 2020 - Genealogical Adventures During the Pandemic Nov 2020 - Using Oral History in Genealogical Research |
October 3, 2021
Genealogical Resources of the York County History Center’s Library and Archives
Presented by Nicole Smith, Director of Library and Archives, York County History Center.
The York County History Center’s Library & Archives houses an extensive and varied collection covering a wide range of topics, including genealogy and family history, local history, decorative arts, community organizations and historic sites and military history. Nicole Smith, Director of Library & Archives, will give a presentation on useful resources in York County genealogy research available through the History Center.
Nicole Smith began as Assistant Director of the Library & Archives in 2017 and became Director in 2019. She is a graduate of the American Studies Master’s Degree program at Penn State Harrisburg and has worked in historical organizations, museums and archives for over 15 years.
Genealogical Resources of the York County History Center’s Library and Archives
Presented by Nicole Smith, Director of Library and Archives, York County History Center.
The York County History Center’s Library & Archives houses an extensive and varied collection covering a wide range of topics, including genealogy and family history, local history, decorative arts, community organizations and historic sites and military history. Nicole Smith, Director of Library & Archives, will give a presentation on useful resources in York County genealogy research available through the History Center.
Nicole Smith began as Assistant Director of the Library & Archives in 2017 and became Director in 2019. She is a graduate of the American Studies Master’s Degree program at Penn State Harrisburg and has worked in historical organizations, museums and archives for over 15 years.
November 7, 2021
The Churches and Chaplains of York County During the Civil War
Presented by Scott Mingus, Cannonball Blog.
Scott Mingus is a retired scientist and executive in the global pulp & paper industry. The Ohio native was part of the research team that developed the first commercially successful self-adhesive US postage stamps. He has written 23 Civil War and Underground Railroad books. His biography of General William “Extra Billy” Smith won multiple awards, including the Dr. James I. Robertson, Jr. Literary Prize for Confederate History. He has also written several articles for Gettysburg Magazine and other historical journals. Scott has appeared on C-SPAN, C-SPAN3, PCN, and other TV networks.
Mingus and his wife Debi live in York County, PA. For more than a decade, he has written a blog on the Civil War and Underground Railroad history of York County (www.yorkblog.com/cannonball). He has written six scenario books for Civil War miniature wargaming.
The Churches and Chaplains of York County During the Civil War
Presented by Scott Mingus, Cannonball Blog.
Scott Mingus is a retired scientist and executive in the global pulp & paper industry. The Ohio native was part of the research team that developed the first commercially successful self-adhesive US postage stamps. He has written 23 Civil War and Underground Railroad books. His biography of General William “Extra Billy” Smith won multiple awards, including the Dr. James I. Robertson, Jr. Literary Prize for Confederate History. He has also written several articles for Gettysburg Magazine and other historical journals. Scott has appeared on C-SPAN, C-SPAN3, PCN, and other TV networks.
Mingus and his wife Debi live in York County, PA. For more than a decade, he has written a blog on the Civil War and Underground Railroad history of York County (www.yorkblog.com/cannonball). He has written six scenario books for Civil War miniature wargaming.
January 2, 2022
The Dempwolf family of architects and their architecture in York County
Presented by Mark Shermeyer, President, SAArchitects.
The Dempwolf family of architects and their architecture in York County
Presented by Mark Shermeyer, President, SAArchitects.
February 6, 2022
History of Celtic languages and their expressions in Pennsylvania
Presented by Chip Kauffman.
History of Celtic languages and their expressions in Pennsylvania
Presented by Chip Kauffman.
March 6, 2022
History and practice of making long rifles in Pennsylvania
Presented by Brad Emig, Owner & Craftsman, Cabin Creek Muzzleloading.
History and practice of making long rifles in Pennsylvania
Presented by Brad Emig, Owner & Craftsman, Cabin Creek Muzzleloading.
April 3, 2022
The Challenges Facing the Continental Congress in Yorktown, Pennsylvania
Presented by Tom Gibson, Volunteer, York County History Center.
The Challenges Facing the Continental Congress in Yorktown, Pennsylvania
Presented by Tom Gibson, Volunteer, York County History Center.
May 1, 2022
History and records of Pennsylvania’s state mental hospitals
Presented by Tyler Stump, Pennsylvania State Archives.
History and records of Pennsylvania’s state mental hospitals
Presented by Tyler Stump, Pennsylvania State Archives.
June 12, 2022
Henry James Young Award program
Henry James Young Award program