Program runs
from June 2 to August 17

Stained Glass

Difficulty: Moderate

Distance: 1.80 miles

Restrooms: No

Stroller Friendly: Yes

Wheelchair Friendly: Yes

Playground: No

Dog Friendly: Yes

Location: York City Trails

Thumbnails to Show You the Way

1. From the Hamilton Ave. parking area, stay on Hamilton and turn left onto George Street.
2. Follow George Street up to the intersection with Philadelphia Street (you will pass the Wellspan Ballpark on your left). At the Philadelphia Street intersection, turn left onto East Philadelphia Street. You will pass a building that says the Grotto. Continue forward. You will pass the statue of William C. Goodridge.
3. At the next intersection of Philadelphia and Queen Streets, turn right onto Queen Street, safely crossing the intersection. Follow Queen Street until you reach Martin Library’s Children’s entrance. Look for the post by the entrance.
4. To continue the hike, follow Queen Street to the intersection with Market Street, turn right onto Market Street, and head toward the square. You will pass several businesses; Yorktowne Hotel is across the street on your left.
5. At the intersection at the square, stay on Market Street and cross George Street to continue onto West Market Street. You will walk past Cherry Lane on your right and continue over the intersection with Beaver Street.
6. Continue to follow West Market Street until you reach Pershing Avenue; the Colonial Complex is on the corner. Turn right onto Pershing Avenue and follow to the intersection with West Philadelphia Street. Cross West Philadelphia Street and you will see the new York County History Center.
7. To finish the hike, continue past the History Center, staying straight on N. Pershing Avenue, and follow the Heritage Rail Trail path. The Codorus Creek will be on your left. You will cross over train tracks (Be safe; look for the train).
8. Follow the trail to the intersection with N. Beaver Street. Turn left onto N. Beaver Street.
9. Follow until the intersection with Hamilton Avenue. Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue; YARCS Upper School will be on your right and Central Family Restaurant on your left.
10. Once you arrive at the corner of Hamilton and George Street, please cross safely heading toward the Keystone Kidspace building to return to the parking area.

Read More About It

• It Fell from the Sky by The Fan Brothers
• Greenglass House by Kate Milford
• The Looking-Glass Illusion by Sara Ella

Snippets of Information

• Stained glass is one of the most culturally significant art forms in world history.
• The stained-glass windows in Notre Dame are original to its construction in the 1200s.
• The largest stained-glass window is 22,381 square feet.

Rubbing Artwork

 

 

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