Events – Many of our projects are events, and will be listed on our events page.
Books – A Guide to Olde York: The White Rose Tour This book was researched and written by members of the Yorkville Historical Society, and is a wonderful resource on York and its history.
Awards presented by the Yorkville Historical Society –
2025 Projects
- 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. These enhancements will help preserve the park’s character while making it more enjoyable for current and future visitors. 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
- Divine Savior Hospital and the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy South Carolina
Historical Marker – The Yorkville Historical 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.
2022 Projects
- Victorian Street Signs – The signs were provided by the Yorkville Historical Society (YHS) in close partnership with the City of York. The City and a private donor made funds available to the YHS to pay for the signs. YHS is deeply appreciative to the York City Council who continues to support YHS activities in the historic district. The new signs are located at South Congress Street/ California Street; South Congress Street/ Hudson Street; Kings Mountain Street / Broad Street; and King Mountain Street / Hillside Dr. An additional sign will be installed at North Congress Street / Blackburn Street.
2021 Projects
2020 Projects
- Publication – A Guide to Olde York: The White Rose Tour
- Moore Park Sign – This updated sign was put in place in April of 2020 at Moore Park on the corner of Kings Mountain Street and North Congress.
Welcome to Moore Park
A Project of The Yorkville Historical Society and The Clean Community System
Sign updated in 2020 In memory of Robert Scott Hollis 1962 – 2019
2018 Projects
- Wright Funeral Home Historical Marker – Dedicated August 3rd, 2018 The Yorkville Historical Society worked in cooperation with Bridget Wright White in the application and approval process with The South Carolina Department of Archives and History in obtaining a South Carolina State Historical Marker for Wright Funeral Home. The Historical Society was pleased to fund this project. The marker’s location is at 6 Hunter Street, York, SC 29745. This marker was installed at no charge by Diversified Signs & Graphics of York, SC.
- Various Victorian Street Signs
Other Projects