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Discover
the Art & Soul of York County!
 York
County is rich in history. Its past is a Beacon for our future. Its people
are diverse and filled with creative expression. Their talents are the
energy that propels the imaginations of a people bound by space and
culture.
The Cultural Alliance of
York County is a collaboration of organizations whose purpose is to
nurture the art and soul of us all, keeping our history alive, and our
arts vibrant. www.yorkheritage.org
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York County Bicentennial
Commission/York County Colonial Court House
P.O. Box 176
York, PA 17405
717-755-4392
York is the nation's first capital-the Pennsylvania town where this
nation's actual birth took place. The York County Colonial Court House is
where the words "The United States of America" were first
formally proclaimed, and where the first Constitution was adopted.
Museum Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10
am to 4 pm and Sunday 12 Noon to 4 pm.
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The Fire Museum of York
County
757 W. Market St.
York, PA 17404
717-792-3346
The Fire Museum of York County is located in a turn of the century fire
house that holds the history of more than two centuries of firefighting in
York County. Some of the 72 fire companies in the museum date back to
pre-revolutionary days.
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York County Heritage
Trust
250 E. Market St.
York, PA 17403
717-848-1587
The York County Heritage Trust is the newest and the largest local
heritage organization in central Pennsylvania. Programs and activities at
its three museum facilities and five historic house museums encourage
visitors of all ages to explore the heritage of York County. Whether
you're interested in the American or Industrial Revolution, genealogy or
Civil War generals, the York County Heritage Trust has something for you
to see and enjoy. From field to factory to furniture and fine arts, the
Heritage Trust has what it takes to present the local past in all its
dimensions. www.yorkheritage.org
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York Little Theatre
27 S. Belmont St.
York, PA 17403
717-854-3894
Since 1933, York Little theatre has been York's only community theater
offering a year only season of live theater, workshops, and classes for
adults and children. YLT relies on the wealth of York's volunteer talent
for its performance, production and administrative work force. www.ylt.org
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York Art Association
220 S. Marshall St.
York, PA 17402
717-755-0028
The York Art Association is a visual arts organization founded in 1905 by
a group of local artists with the goal of encouraging and developing an
interest in the creation and appreciation of the visual arts. The
facilities include a gallery, classroom studio and ample parking.
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YorkArts
10 N. Beaver St.
York, PA 17401
717-848-3200
YorkArts' mission is to encourage the arts in all disciplines and to
provide arts experiences to everyone-particularly populations who might
not otherwise experience art in all its forms. YorkArts houses a gallery,
classrooms, artists' studios, a pottery studio and hosts poetry readings,
camps, gallery exhibits and girl scout badge classes.
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York Symphony Orchestra
10 N. Beaver St.
York, PA 17401
717-812-0717
The York Symphony Orchestra has a 67-year history of providing the finest
symphonic music to the citizens of York. Conductor and Music Director, Dr.
Robert Hart Baker, is renowned for his extraordinary ability to lead the
region's finest musicians along with guest artists in a celebration of
live music.
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The York Junior Symphony
Orchestra
The York Junior Symphony Orchestra was founded to create a symphonic music
culture among youths in grades 5 through 8 living in York. The
organization provides moral, financial, and inspirational support to these
youths as they perform in a symphonic orchestra.
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York Youth Symphony
1220 Smallbrook Ln.
York, PA 17403
The York Youth Symphony provides high school students with the opportunity
to play in a symphonic orchestra. The orchestra performs professional
scores and has performed at Carnegie Hall during the regular series.
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Strand-Capitol
Performing Arts Center
50 N. George St.
York, PA 17401
The Strand-Capitol provides quality entertainment for diverse audiences
and encourages involvement in the arts through a variety of educational
programs. With two restored theaters and an extensive number of live
productions and films each season, it is the leading presenter of the
performing arts in south-central Pennsylvania. www.strandcapitol.org
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