Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
Join the Bobblehead George crew for an exclusive look inside the York County Colonial Courthouse which is operated by the York County History Center. The Colonial Courthouse is a reproduction building that was built in 1976 for the nation's Bicentennial Celebration. The original court house stood in the center square of York, where Market and George Streets meet. It was torn down in 1841.
York was a temporary capital of the United States from November 1777 to June 1778. The Second Continental Congress, who had been meeting in Philadelphia, fled the city after a British victory at the Battle of Brandywine. Congress stopped in Lancaster for one day, but it did not feel safe enough. Members went on to cross the wide Susquehanna River and felt much safer, settling in York for the next nine months.
While in York, Congress completed the Articles of Confederation – our nation’s first form of national government, and a precursor to the present Constitution. Also in York, Congress established a treaty of alliance with France, bringing the French economy and military into the Revolutionary War.
0:01 - Intro
0:18 - Back story of the Colonial Courthouse
0:35 - Items in the York County Colonial Courthouse
0:54 - The Second Continental Congress spent 9 months in York, PA
1:15 - The Articles of Confederation
1:27 - Treaty of Alliance with France
1:34 - The "First Thanksgiving"
2:07 - Thank you for joining us for another Lesson on the Road
2:22 - Bobblehead George logo animation
2:29 - Bobblehead Bloopers & Outtakes
Visit Bobblehead George at: bobbleheadgeorge.org
Years ago, before we knew what we were doing, we filmed at the same location. You can watch that disaster of video here: youtu.be/vqjPWzPBKbQ
Bobblehead George is a non-profit organization, based in Manchester, Pennsylvania, that is dedicated to creating and providing unique, accurate, and entertaining educational experiences for students everywhere. Our organization was started by public school teachers, David Raymond, Eric Gimbi, and Mike Graham. Dave, Eric, and Mike are incredibly passionate about teaching and education.
Our mission is to share that love of learning within our community, across the nation, and around the globe! Bobblehead George provides a unique opportunity to reach students beyond the traditional classroom walls by providing virtual field trips that are fun, informative, & engaging.
To help ensure that our mission is successful, we rely on donations from kind people like you. Consider making your donation a tribute to an educator who made a difference in YOUR life.
Please visit bobbleheadgeorge.org/donate to learn more!
The Bobblehead George crew would like to thank the York County History Center and Alex Raymond Films for their kindness, hospitality, and friendship.
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Please visit York County History Center at: yorkhistorycenter.org
Please visit Alex Raymond Films at: alexraymondfilms.com
Follow us on TikTok!
@Bobblehead George
Follow us on Instagram!
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Join the Bobblehead George crew for an exclusive look inside the York County Colonial Courthouse which is operated by the York County History Center. The Colonial Courthouse is a reproduction building that was built in 1976 for the nation's Bicentennial Celebration. The original court house stood in the center square of York, where Market and George Streets meet. It was torn down in 1841.
York was a temporary capital of the United States from November 1777 to June 1778. The Second Continental Congress, who had been meeting in Philadelphia, fled the city after a British victory at the Battle of Brandywine. Congress stopped in Lancaster for one day, but it did not feel safe enough. Members went on to cross the wide Susquehanna River and felt much safer, settling in York for the next nine months.
While in York, Congress completed the Articles of Confederation – our nation’s first form of national government, and a precursor to the present Constitution. Also in York, Congress established a treaty of alliance with France, bringing the French economy and military into the Revolutionary War.
0:01 - Intro
0:18 - Back story of the Colonial Courthouse
0:35 - Items in the York County Colonial Courthouse
0:54 - The Second Continental Congress spent 9 months in York, PA
1:15 - The Articles of Confederation
1:27 - Treaty of Alliance with France
1:34 - The "First Thanksgiving"
2:07 - Thank you for joining us for another Lesson on the Road
2:22 - Bobblehead George logo animation
2:29 - Bobblehead Bloopers & Outtakes
Visit Bobblehead George at: bobbleheadgeorge.org
Years ago, before we knew what we were doing, we filmed at the same location. You can watch that disaster of video here: youtu.be/vqjPWzPBKbQ
Bobblehead George is a non-profit organization, based in Manchester, Pennsylvania, that is dedicated to creating and providing unique, accurate, and entertaining educational experiences for students everywhere. Our organization was started by public school teachers, David Raymond, Eric Gimbi, and Mike Graham. Dave, Eric, and Mike are incredibly passionate about teaching and education.
Our mission is to share that love of learning within our community, across the nation, and around the globe! Bobblehead George provides a unique opportunity to reach students beyond the traditional classroom walls by providing virtual field trips that are fun, informative, & engaging.
To help ensure that our mission is successful, we rely on donations from kind people like you. Consider making your donation a tribute to an educator who made a difference in YOUR life.
Please visit bobbleheadgeorge.org/donate to learn more!
The Bobblehead George crew would like to thank the York County History Center and Alex Raymond Films for their kindness, hospitality, and friendship.
#localhistory #18thcentury #revolutionarywarweekend #americanhistory #ushistory #virtualtour #virginia #virginiahistory #bobbleheadgeorge #lessonontheroad #homeschool #homeschooling #homeschoollearning #homeschoolmom
Please visit York County History Center at: yorkhistorycenter.org
Please visit Alex Raymond Films at: alexraymondfilms.com
Follow us on TikTok!
@Bobblehead George
Follow us on Instagram!
instagram.com/bobblehdgeorge
Like us on Facebook
@Bobblehead George
Song License: MB01BWSQWRPGLWN
