Location

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we’ll gather on October 9-11, 2025 in York, Pennsylvania—a city that hosted the Continental Congress during the British occupation of Philadelphia. The conference will take in downtown York, just three blocks from the colonial district that served briefly as the fledgling nation’s capital.

Our sessions will be held at the the recently restored Yorktowne Hotel. Considered the “Cornerstone of York” since 1925, the grand hotel in York, PA borrows from its rich history and blends it with the contemporary. World leaders including Eleanor Roosevelt and Margaret Thatcher have stayed at the Yorktowne, as have world-famous artists like Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. The hotel, a part of Hilton’s Tapestry Collection, pays homage to this storied history by featuring unique artwork courtesy of locally commissioned artists.

Hotel Parking

The Yorktowne Hotel does not offer parking for guests; however, the hotel is located opposite the Market Street Garage. The Market Street Garage is located at 41 E. Market St., York, PA 17401 and is directly across the street from the hotel. The Market Street Garage operates 24 hours per day, Monday-Friday. From 8am-5pm on those days, the hourly parking rates will be in effect. From 5pm-8am, there will be a flat fee of $2.00 for the evening/night. Weekends are free of charge. For those departing on Saturday, parking should be free, as the gate will be open. For those who require handicap parking, please get in touch with the hotel’s front desk in advance at 717-848-1111. The hotel advises guests to use the following address when navigating to the parking garage and hotel check in: 41 E Market St, York, PA 17401. 

YCHC Parking

The opening plenary on Thursday will be held at the York County History Center. The address is: 121 North Pershing Avenue, York PA 17401

• Turn on to Pershing Ave and continue into the curve where it becomes Gay Ave.
• From Gay Ave as marked by the yellow oval at the top of the screen you will see a parking lot to your right-hand side, turn there and park.
• Walk from the parking lot through the passageway and head to the main museum entrance.

Please note that the small lot on Pershing Ave (across the street from the YCHC) is closed. Conference guests are encouraged to use the lot on Gay Ave. 

Thursday Shuttle

PHA Councilmember Pete Miele of the Susquehanna National Heritage Area will be driving a shuttle van for those who’d like a ride from the Hotel Yorktowne to the York County History Center on Thursday night. The distance is very walkable, but this is an option for those who’d prefer not to walk or drive.

Please find Pete outside the Yorktowne on Market Street.

Pickups from Yorktowne to YCHC:
5:45 & 6pm (please don’t be late)

YCHC to Yorktowne:
8:30? (end of talk) and more as needed