The Yorkville Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1978 to foster and promote historical preservation and restoration in the city of York, SC, and its surrounding area
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Spring Fling at the Latta House
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Latta House
7 South Congress Street, York, SC
This is our FIRST educational event of the year! Members, we invite you to join us at the Latta House outdoor gardens, courtesy of Latta House Events & Weddings. Enjoy food, raffle prizes, onsite tours, and more! (If it rains, the Spring Fling will be inside the Latta House.)
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Our Next General Membership Meeting
Thursday, May 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Church of the Good Shepherd
108 East Liberty Street, York, SC
We hope you can join us for our next meeting featuring Dalton Pierce, York City Manager. Members and non-members are welcome to attend. Below are his details about the program:
City Manager’s Program Overview
My presentation will focus on several key areas that reflect where York stands today and where we are heading in the coming year:
• Current Growth Check-in
An overview of population and development trends, recent projects under review, and how current growth is shaping infrastructure, services, and long-term planning
• FY25–26 Budget and Capital Projects Status Updates
A snapshot of the upcoming budget priorities, major investments, and the status of ongoing capital projects—such as transportation improvements, public facilities, utility upgrades, and parks initiatives
• Comprehensive Plan, Downtown Master Plan, and Other Studies and Plans
Updates on the implementation of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, along with upcoming milestones for the Downtown Master Plan, including strategies to enhance historic preservation, walkability, and economic vitality in the downtown district
• Economic Development Updates
A summary of recent business activity, recruitment efforts, redevelopment opportunities, and initiatives aimed at strengthening York’s economic foundation
And be sure to bring your questions for Q&A at the end of the program.
Directions: From East Liberty Street, turn onto Trinity Street. Turn left into the parking lot. Enter the Parish Hall through the right-hand door that faces Trinity Street.
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YHS Meetings
General Membership Meeting Information
Our general membership meetings are usually held at 7:00 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd. Details will be posted on this website, and a notice emailed to our email distribution list. See information below if you would like to be added to our email distribution list.
The Church of the Good Shepherd is located at 108 East Liberty Street, York, SC. (From East Liberty Street, turn onto Trinity Street. Turn left into the parking lot. Enter the Parish Hall through the right-hand door that faces Trinity Street.)
2026 Schedule
- April 23 – Spring Mixer at the Latta House
- May 28 – General Membership Meeting
- June (date and time and location to be determined)—Ice Cream Social
- September 24 – General Membership Meeting
- November 19 – General Membership Meeting
- December: No meeting, instead we will have our 2026 Historic Yorkville Holiday Home Tour, Saturday–Sunday, December 12–13
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Send us an email: yorkvillehistoricalsociety@gmail.com
Get on our email notifications list: You can use this link to sign up for updates and notices of our upcoming events. You can unsubscribe at any time.
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YHS Membership
Follow this link for more information on YHS memberships.
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Research Requests
The Yorkville Historical Society has no archives, genealogical records, or research staff.
A great resource for your genealogical and historical research inquiries is the Historical Center of York County. The Historical Center of York County opened in 1989 to serve as York County’s archival repository to collect and preserve information of historical importance and is located at 210 East Jefferson Street, York, SC. Use this link to find out how to submit your research request to the Historical Center of York County, or check the YHS resources page for other options.
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-> A Guide to Olde York: The White Rose Tour—Our wonderful tour book has fascinating information and pictures about York and its history. Follow this link to find out how to get your copy.
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Divine Savior Hospital and
the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy South Carolina
Historical Marker
The Yorkville Historical Society is pleased to have submitted an application in July of 2025 for a historical marker recognizing the Divine Savior Hospital and the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy.
In 1938, four Sisters from the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy in Charleston—Mary Martha, Margaret Mary, Felicitas, and Gertrude—arrived in York to provide much-needed healthcare, thanks to Mrs. Church Carroll’s generous donation of her home on Congress Street. They quickly established a clinic and residence that became the foundation for Divine Saviour Hospital, with the first hospital building completed in 1942. Renamed the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy in 1949, the congregation was known for its compassionate, hands-on care, exemplified by the tireless Sister Gertrude. Their work marked a turning point in medical services for Western York County. Due to declining numbers, the Sisters transferred the hospital to Bon Secours in 1989; by 1991, emergency services had ceased, and the facility was sold to White Oak Manor, which now operates as a nursing home.
Because of a very large backlog of pending historical marker applications, it will likely be 6-9 months from out submission in July 2025 before work will begin on our application.
Use this link for additional information.
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Moore Park Historical Marker & Improvements
We are actively working on a historical marker for Moore Park, recognizing its role as a longstanding community space. Thank you to the City for supporting Moore Park and awarding grant funding, plus some additional funding from the city. Improvements planned for the park include:
• Soft washing the gazebo
• Cleaning and repainting all four benches
• Cleaning, sanding, and sealing the paver pathway
• Installing two in-ground, heavy-duty metal swings in the shaded area adjacent to the path
These enhancements will help preserve the park’s character while making it more enjoyable for current and future visitors.