With Open Heart and Open Arms: LGBTQ Cuban Refugees and the LGBTQ Community’s Response to the Mariel Boatlift

With Open Heart and Open Arms: LGBTQ Cuban Refugees and the LGBTQ Community's Response to the Mariel Boatlift  Traveling Exhibition from LGBT Center of Central Pennsylvania From April through October 1980, approximately 125,000 refugees fled their homes in Cuba and traveled by American ships and boats to Key West in the United States. Among those […]

Historic Base Ball

Play Ball! Join us at USAHEC for a day of historic 19th century base ball with the Keystone Base Ball Club of Harrisburg (SummerFair)

Washington Takes Command: Becoming the General

Join author-historian Jeffrey E. Finegan, Sr. as he interviews the newly appointed General George Washington on July 2, 1775 as Washington takes command of a fledgling army at Cambridge, Massachusetts. Hear about the general’s past experiences, learn of his present fears, and his hopes for the future success of American arms. This program commemorates the […]

Washington Takes Command: Becoming the General

Join author-historian Jeffrey E. Finegan, Sr. as he interviews the newly appointed General George Washington on July 2, 1775 as Washington takes command of a fledgling army at Cambridge, Massachusetts. […]

Frederick Douglass’ 5th of July Speech

Join Mt. Tabor Preservation Project and CCHS for a public reading of the Frederick Douglass’ famous 5th of July speech. Join us to read a passage of the speech or to listen to others read this powerful speech. Light refreshments will be available. Mt. Tabor AME Zion Church & Cemetery, 13 Cedar St., Mt Holly […]

Mt. Tabor Lecture

Join Mt Tabor Preservation Project Trustees, Carmen James and Chuck Stodter, for a discussion on the preservation journey at the former Mt Tabor AME Zion Church in Mt. Holly Springs. They will detail the construction methods to preserve the church and share the future plan for the building.