Open House – Ben Neely – York County History Center (America 250) | Community Media of South Central PA

Open House – Ben Neely – York County History Center (America 250)

March 31, 2026

In this special America 250th episode of Open House, Ray talks with Ben Neely, President and CEO of the York County History Center. Discover what the History Center has to offer, its rich history, and the exciting plans underway for the America 250th celebration.

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March 1

March 1 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Turkey Dinner – Drive Thru

March 1 @ 11:30 am - 5:00 pm

Big Lucky BINGO in Support of the Gettysburg Halloween Parade

March 1 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

CELEBRATING AMERICA 250: The Real Story of the Mason Dixon Line

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

March 4

March 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Penncares: Stress Management: The Key to Coping

March 5

March 5 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

CELEBRATING AMERICA 250: The Real Story of the Mason Dixon Line

March 6

March 6 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Bookworms Homeschool Book Club

March 6 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Fish Fry 2026

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

March 10

March 10 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Gettysburg Heritage Center to Host Community Job Fair March 10

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

March 13

March 13 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Fish Fry 2026

March 14

March 14 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Reenactor Recruitment Day 2026

There are no events on this day.

March 16

March 16 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Gift Horse Brewing Beer Pairing Dinner

March 17

March 17 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Franklin County Visitors Bureau Celebrates Tourism Success and Community Partners at March 17 Brunch

March 17 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Glass Blowing St. Patrick’s Day Shot Glass Blowing Workshop

There are no events on this day.

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March 20

March 20 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Bookworms Homeschool Book Club

March 20 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Fish Fry 2026

March 21

March 21 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Pickle Palooza 2026

March 22

March 22 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Big Bingo! – March 2026

There are no events on this day.

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There are no events on this day.

March 26

March 26 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Community Invited to Rising Leaders Luncheon to Meet with 300 Young Leaders | Youth Leadership Summit

March 27

March 27 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

A Women’s Purse Auction 2026

March 27 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Fish Fry 2026

March 28

March 28 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Gettysburg Reptile Expo LLC – March 2026

March 28 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

AWANA Grand Prix Build Day and Race Day 2026

March 28 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Gettysburg’s Best Annual Easter Egg Hunt 2026

March 28 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Craft and Vendor Show

March 28 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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March 29

March 29 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

New Oxford Antique Show 2026

March 29 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Sunday Funday for Our Heroes

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April 1

April 1 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Child Abuse Awareness Month Proclamation and Sign Planting

April 2

April 2 @ 2:00 pm - 11:30 pm

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April 3

April 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 pm

Gettysburg Film Festival 2026

April 3 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

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April 3 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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April 1

April 1 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Child Abuse Awareness Month Proclamation and Sign Planting

April 2

April 2 @ 2:00 pm - 11:30 pm

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April 3

April 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 pm

Gettysburg Film Festival 2026

April 3 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Bookworms Homeschool Book Club

April 3 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Gettysburg 1863 Movie Event: Meet Bo Brinkman and Samuel Roukin

April 4

April 4 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Hop Along the Bunny Trail Easter Event 2026

April 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

Gettysburg Film Festival 2026

April 4 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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April 4 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

The Barn Resort’s EGG-stravaganza 2026