About the Yorkville Historical Society

Founded in 1978 to:                                                     Membership Form
 

°         To foster and promote historical preservation and restoration in the City of York and its environs.

°         To collect and preserve all available historical materials, relics, and memorabilia related to the City of York. 

°         To provoke interest in history by disseminating historical information and publishing historical materials, by sponsoring meetings for lectures and examination of materials, by marking historical sites, and by sponsoring or conducting other similar activities.

°         To operate at all times in a manner that is exclusively charitable.   

Yorkville Historical Society Members of:

            The Confederation of SC Local Historical Societies

            The Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation

Historical Society Bylaws

°         Encourage Appreciation and Preservation

°         Promote Historic Aspect of York and York Area

°         Mark/Help other mark Historic sites

°         Collect and share accurate information

YHS Sponsorship Activities

            York Walking Tour Booklets

                        The largest “free” walking tour book in South Carolina

            W. Floyd Allison SC History Award at York Jr. High School            

            Christmas Tour of Homes tickets/flyers/decorations

            Cemetery Tour supplies, refreshments, flyers

            Web page updates

            Membership to State Historic Organizations

            Moore Park beautification

            Downtown Clock

            Historic Markers – David Finley Birthplace

            Western York County Museum donations

            Wright Family Foundation preservation donations

            Downtown “Historic York” banners

            Downtown Historic York Promotion Partnership