Events at the Anna Bemis Palmer Museum
On the Hill of the Rising Sun
Join us on Sunday, November 10th at 2PM at the Anna Bemis Palmer Museum (520 North Grant Avenue) for “On the Hill of the Rising Sun” a presentation on the history of York University.
About the Program: Special Guest Dr. Jared Pack will talk about a century plus of college education in York County, focusing on the historic buildings and stories from past and present, an important transition period in the 1950’s, plus moving from College to University and what that entails for the future. About the Presenter: Dr. Jared Pack moved to York in December of 2023, and became the Associate Professor of History and Chair of the History Department at York University in January of 2024. He previously served as Visiting Assistant Professor of History at the University of Mississippi and Instructor of History at the University of Arkansas. He is a graduate of the University of Arkansas, where he completed his MA and PhD in History, and Freed-Hardeman University, where he earned his BA in History and Biblical Studies. He regularly teaches courses in US, World, European, and Public History. Dr. Pack also currently serves as a member of the Curriculum and Training Committee of the National Council on Public History and the Management Committee of the Transatlantic Studies Association. When he’s not in the classroom, you can likely find Dr. Pack enjoying great food or spending time with his wife and two children. |