Content copyright . WFA East Coast. All rights reserved.
“Borrowed Soldiers” - Historian and professional archivist Mitch Yockelson tells the engrossing and largely untold story of American troops who fought under British command on the Western Front.
“The Roosevelts At War” - Spanish-American War hero and former President Teddy Roosevelt was an early and vocal advocate for America’s entry into World War I. During the war, TR’s entire family served the country in some way, and his four sons, courageous and daring to a fault, paid a high price for their involvement. Presented by WFA East Coast’s Genna Rollins.
"This is what Gives Men Grit': Pennsylvania's 28th Division at Apremont"
- The 28th Division's heroic defense of the French town of Apremont in
the Meuse-Argonne from 28 September to 1 October 1918 was one of the
most exciting and remarkable episodes of World War I. Presented by
historian Dr. Ed Lengel of the University of Virginia.
The symposium will also feature refreshments, displays, door prizes and the opportunity to tour the YCHT’s exhibit “Front Porch to Front Lines – York County Goes to War”
Seminar Details:
When: Saturday, 12 May 2012. Sign-in, meet-and-greet, refreshments, begin at 8:30 AM with Opening Remarks at 9:30 AM.
Where: The York County Heritage Trust, 250 E. Market Street, York, PA 17403. 717.848.1587
Cost: Seminar cost is free, courtesy of YCHT. There is an optional cold-cut buffet luncheon at $10 per person.
Parking: Ample free street parking is available surrounding the Heritage Trust. There is also a parking garage located on Market Street near the intersection with Duke Street (approximately 2 blocks west of YCHT). For a map of parking garages consult: http://yorkcity.org/parking-garages
Directions: Please consult map resources for the best specific route to York, PA from your locality. From Route 30 in York, take N. George Street into downtown York. Turn left in the square of York onto E. Market Street. Go about 2 1/2 blocks and the Museum will be on your right.
Lunch: Optional Buffet Lunch : $10.00 per person.
Registration: The mail-in registration deadline is Monday 7 May 2012. Please note that seating is limited and so pre-registration is advisable.
