Municipal partners across the Hanover area are joining communities nationwide to plan a full slate of special events under the banner America250 | HANOVER!, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The America250 | HANOVER! committee has already organized a number of pre-celebration events throughout the month of June, including downtown history walks led by local historians Dr. Marc Charisse and Matthew Jackson, as well as “Pennsylvania Day” at the Guthrie Memorial Library, where children of all ages can visit information stations to learn more about Pennsylvania’s role in the formation of the nation. Activities will culminate on July 4, when music from Six Whiskey Revival and the Hanover Symphony Orchestra, food vendors, and a cornhole tournament will take place throughout the day, followed by a fireworks extravaganza in the evening. (Fireworks will take place off Gateway Drive/Wilson Avenue in north Hanover.)
The committee is seeking information about additional community events being held in conjunction with the nation’s anniversary. Organizations interested in sharing their events are encouraged to contact Valerie Meyers at the Borough of Hanover at VMeyers@HanoverBoroughPA.gov. Events will be featured on the official America250 | HANOVER! landing page at www.hanoverboroughpa.gov/375/America250-HANOVER.
For more information, contact the Borough of Hanover at Info@HanoverBoroughPA.gov or call 717-637-3877.
Borough of Hanover Vision Statement
“We envision a thriving, welcoming community appealing to individuals, families and businesses where best-practices shape delivery of exceptional municipal services and citizen engagement. By providing efficient, high-quality services, we support a clean and safe environment, inclusive recreation, and a vibrant, drug-free downtown for all.”
About the Borough of Hanover
The Borough of Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, was incorporated in 1815. The Borough serves the public through stewardship, government, development and improvements of public assets including water/sewer/stormwater & refuse utilities, parks & recreation facilities, the Hanover Market House, the Guthrie Memorial Library, as well as Code Enforcement, Police & Fire Departments. It is governed by the Borough Council, overseen by the Borough Manager, and staffed by administrative, public service, public works, sewer, water, refuse and engineering professionals. Known as the Snack Food Capital of the World, Hanover is home, not only to numerous food industries, but also to manufacturing, technology, commercial sales, and services. Hanover Borough offices, located at 33 Frederick Street, can be reached at 717-637-3877 or by email at Info@HanoverBoroughPA.gov. More information is available at www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov.