Founded in 1978 to:
To foster and promote historical preservation and restoration in the City of York and its environs.
To promote Historic York and the York Area by
- Collecting and disseminating accurate historical information
- Publishing historical materials
- Sponsoring meetings for lectures
- Help designate and mark historic sites
- Sponsoring or conducting other similar activities
Yorkville Historical Society, Members of:
- The Confederation of SC Local Historical
Societies
- The Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation
- Partners with the York Downtown Business
Association to promote Historic York
Yorkville Historical Society
YHS Sponsored Activities
- Annual Christmas Tour of Homes
- York Walking Tour Booklets - the largest “free” walking tour book
in South Carolina
- Biennial Cemetery Tour
"Stories of the Stones" the 2007 Cemetery Tour was recognized
by The Confederation of South Carolina Local Historical Societies
- Annually presents the W. Floyd Allison SC History Award at
York Jr. High School
Contributions to the City of York
- Moore Park development and beautification
- David Finley Birthplace Historic Marker
- Downtown “Historic York” banners
- Downtown Clock
YHS Cultural Heritage Support
- Published "Yorkville to York", an award winning history
of our region
- Western York County Museum donations
- Wright Family Foundation preservation donations
... a non-profit Society