Downtown Inc announced the winners of the 26th annual Downtown First Awards Thursday night at The Appell Center for the Performing Arts. The awards recognize businesses, organizations, and individuals who advance Downtown York who have put Downtown York first, according to a release. Continue
Source: Central Penn Business Journal
Our current exhibiting artist, Frankie Greer, grew up in York, Pennsylvania. He has been close friends with Crispus Attucks’ CEO, Bobby Simpson, for many years and has donated a number of his works to the History & Culture Center’s permanent collection. His work primarily consists of paintings and drawings that focus on the spiritual comingContinue
On July 21, 1969, Lillie Belle Allen was visiting family in York, Pennsylvania from Aiken, South Carolina. Along with Ms. Allen, her mother, father, sister, and brother-in-law were driving to J.M. Fields Discount Department store. When turning onto North Newberry Street, they drove by a large group of White youths with guns. Hattie, Allen’s sister,Continue
The HCC is looking for a director to take on the new building! The Director will be a community champion for the Crispus Attucks York History & Culture Center. The Director is the innovative leader of the HCC, responsible for overseeing administration, developing educational and cultural programs, creating and implementing fundraising strategies, generating revenue, andContinue
What will you find at the HCC?Four Unique Floors The Crispus Attucks York History & Culture Center has four unique floors to the 19,000 square foot building. From Crispus Attucks history, interactive exhibits, an immersive experience, and a rooftop deck with more exhibits, there is a lot to take in. If you are wondering whatContinue
Solving Community Problems Founded in 1931 in the words of Dr. George Bowles as “a character-building organization” with its original focus on children Crispus Attucks of York now serves people of all ages. Children remain a priority. As Bobby Simpson is fond of saying, “we’re all about kids and their education, education, education.” CA learnedContinue
The Crispus Attucks History & Culture Center is open — and serving up York’s finest brew alongside 95 years of community history When was the last time you had a great cup of coffee? We know where you can get your next great cup of coffee: Crispus Attucks History & Culture Center. The Crispus AttucksContinue
Visit Us Today! Founded in 1931, the Crispus Attucks Association of York sought to fill a glaring gap in York by meeting the social, cultural, and educational needs of the Black community. Now in our 95th year of service to the community CA is still focused on their mission to meet the needs of ourContinue