The American Revolution cost many statesmen their fortunes, their families or their lives. A partial listing of those among the 64 delegates visiting York Town and their spouses who sustained deprivation and even death:
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Nine Months in York Town by James McClure takes a look at events in York County during the Revolutionary War. It is available at Borders Books & Music in Springettsbury Township.
About the author
James McClure, author of Nine Months in York Town, earned a master s degree in American Studies from Penn State Harrisburg. His research at Penn State focused on York County journalism history.
He is the author of Never to be Forgotten,East of Gettysburg and
Almost Forgotten.
The Pen is Mightier examines the writings of patriots in what was then York Town, a Pennsylvania frontier town, as the revolution's leaders camped out for nine months in 1777-78. See the Exhibit
Don't know much about "York Revolution" history? A May 2007 special section, produced in conjunction with the local baseball team's debut, shares the story behind the county's role in the Revolutionary War.
