Stories from the Springs
Join us for unique stories from the Moore Archives at Historic Yellow Springs. These regular stories center events and voices associated with the Village of Yellow Springs, PA. and its rich local history of over 300 years. With first hand accounts, artifacts from the past, and audio recordings, we seek to bring history alive and share it directly with you.
Throwback Thursday: Valley Forge, The Doctors Otto, and Washington Hall
In Collaboration with the Valley Forge Park Alliance, We Analyze the Deep Winter of 1777–1778 and the Role of Dr. Bodo Otto, His Sons, and Washington Hall Image Courtesy of:…
Throwback Thursday: A Study of Medical Services
A 1971 Report On Revolutionary War Hospitals Helps Us Understand Our Past Setting the Scene The Moore Archives at Yellow Springs are in the middle of a careful reckoning. Staff…
Throwback Thursday: The Will and Estate of Dr. Samuel Kennedy
Research is Bringing Notable Figures from Yellow Springs’ Past to Life (and death) In Preparation for the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Healing and War at Yellow Springs…
Throwback Thursday: Banquet at Summer’s End in 1920
Over 100 years ago, the P.A.F.A. Summer School held a Thankful Banquet to Mark the End of Summer A week before Thanksgiving, we want to take a moment to highlight…
On the Trail of Fall Colors
Researched and Written by Mark Ashton The leaves are fading fast, but the trails on and surrounding Historic Yellow Springs offer a medley of color and light. Our 140 acre property is built into…
Throwback Thursday: Thirsty Thursday (Moonshine Making at Yellow Springs)
Uncovering Clues of a Secret Setup in the Connie Fraley Studio Basement This box of old glassware was discovered during the renovations of Fraley Studio at Yellow Springs Buried Bottles…