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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- York County one-room schools: When students drank water from the same ladle
Public education in York County mostly took place in more than 350 one-room schools between the 1834 and post-World War II. - The influential artwork of Lorann Jacobs
Creating bronze sculptures for public works used to be a space for mostly men. Now, women like Lorann Jacobs have entered the industry, and they’re making bold statements with their art. - Preserving, documenting, demolishing York County
In the past 10 years, three Stewartstown-area structures,faced uncertain futures. One was saved. The other two were demolished. But the stories of all three teach lessons. - Mashing the Johnny Appleseed Legend
The legend of Johnny Appleseed oversimplifies the complexities of apple cultivation. One Adams County family explains all that goes into growing that delicious red fruit.