York Twinning Association

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York Twinning Association The YTA is an organization that supports educational and cultural exchanges with the cities of Arles,

The York Twinning Association is an independent organization dedicated to international friendship. The association was founded in 1954 when the cities of York and Arles, France, were joined in a formal sister-city program. The twinning was the second in the wold and the first involving an American city. Today York-Arles is the worldโ€™s oldest continuous sister-city program. Since so many Pennsylvanians have their roots in German, members of the Twinning Association worked to establish a twinning with a German town. Through help of Sister Cities International, a twinning was formed with Leinfelden-Echterdingen, a town about the size of York near Stuttgart in southwestern Germany. The first exchange, by a group from York who went to L/E, happened in 1984. From this exchange an every 4 year group visitation plan was established and now a lively relationship flourishes. The York Twinning Association has also established a yearly student
exchange program from local high schools with Arles and Leinfelden-Echterdingen. Funds raised by the association are used for student scholarships and other exchange activities. We are always looking to establish new Twinnings throughout the world and will continue to foster new friendships internationally. The organization is supported solely by membership dues and fundraising activities. York Twinning - Jumelage d'Arles student exchange
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Come join us at Lancaster Liederkrantz for Oktoberfest fun! ๐Ÿฅจ๐Ÿป
09/20/2026

Come join us at Lancaster Liederkrantz for Oktoberfest fun! ๐Ÿฅจ๐Ÿป

Thank you to Mayor Walker for joining York Twinning Association when we visited Yorkโ€™s Colonial Courthouse and during ou...
09/04/2026

Thank you to Mayor Walker for joining York Twinning Association when we visited Yorkโ€™s Colonial Courthouse and during our farewell dinner with our friends from Arles, France!

York Twinning Association had a wonderful and busy week from August 3rd through August 10th hosting our French Arles exc...
08/21/2026

York Twinning Association had a wonderful and busy week from August 3rd through August 10th hosting our French Arles exchange visitors Marie-France, Alex, Thomas, and Gabrielle. We had a great time getting to know them and showing them the sites. Thanks to everyone who helped make their exchange memorable! Looking forward to continued friendships and visiting them in Arles in the future! ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Itโ€™s Bastille Day! Celebrating friendship between York, PA and Arles, France with a little help from Chat GPT!
07/14/2026

Itโ€™s Bastille Day! Celebrating friendship between York, PA and Arles, France with a little help from Chat GPT!

07/14/2026

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Happy Bastille Day! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Today, we join our friends in France in celebrating Bastille Day, France's national holiday commemorating the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789โ€”a pivotal moment that marked the beginning of the French Revolution and the enduring ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity.

As a proud U.S. sister city of Arles, we're grateful for the friendships and cultural connections we share with our sister city in France. Wishing our French friends a wonderful Bastille Day filled with celebration and community. Vive l'amitiรฉ! ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทโค๏ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

A great resource!
07/10/2026

A great resource!

Teachers, if you missed the first open house at the History Center, don't worry. WE HAVE TWO MORE DATES SCHEDULED THIS MONTH: July 12 and July 22.
This is a chance for you to learn about the resources we have to support your classroom work in history and social studies. See for yourself what all the excitement is about at the History Center Museum -- and your visit is FREE! This is a museum for 21st-century visitors and learners. Stop by during normal operating hours, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Future open house dates to be announced soon.

๐Ÿšจ LAST CHANCE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT! ๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Washington, DC Bus Tour โ€” Registration Deadline: Friday, July 10 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ โš ๏ธ Space is ...
07/09/2026

๐Ÿšจ LAST CHANCE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT! ๐Ÿšจ
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Washington, DC Bus Tour โ€” Registration Deadline: Friday, July 10 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

โš ๏ธ Space is limited, only 8 seats left โ€” reserve your spot today at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/yta2024/2026YTA-summer-events

Join YTA for a Washington, DC bus tour featuring round-trip coach transportation, a guided tour of the U.S. Capitol Building, and some free time to explore the National Mall, memorials, and museums.

๐ŸšŒ Friday, August 7
โฐ 8:00 AM โ€“ approximately 8:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Departing from South York Plaza (Paulina Dr., behind York Vo-Tech)
๐Ÿ’ฒ Only $50 per person + online CC fees (~$4)

โณ Registration closes Friday, July 10 at 11:30 pm ET โ€” donโ€™t wait!
Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Come celebrate international friendship with us! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทDon't miss your chance to be part of an incredible week as we welc...
07/05/2026

Come celebrate international friendship with us! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท

Don't miss your chance to be part of an incredible week as we welcome our friends from Arles, France! Whether you join us for York Day, the Washington, DC bus trip, or an evening of dinner and line dancing, you'll enjoy great company, new friendships, and memorable experiences.

โœจ Everyone is welcomeโ€”YTA members and non-members!
๐Ÿ“… Registration closes July 10
โณ Space is limited for most events, so don't wait!

Register today: www.yorktwinning.com/summer-2026-events.html

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๐ŸŽ‰ Join York Twinning Association for a Week of French Friendship & Fun!Next month, YTA is excited to welcome guests from...
07/01/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ Join York Twinning Association for a Week of French Friendship & Fun!

Next month, YTA is excited to welcome guests from Arles, France! We invite YTA members, friends, and anyone interested in international friendship and cultural exchange to join us for a variety of activities that showcase York County and the surrounding areas, as well as opportunities to socialize with YTA members and French guests.

YTA members and non-members are invited to register and participate in events. Learn more and register at www.yorktwinning.com/summer-2026-events.html

๐Ÿ“๐‘๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐›๐ฒ ๐‰๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐ญ๐ก

๐Ÿ›๏ธTue., Aug. 4 โ€“ York Day ($6)
๐ŸšŒFri., Aug. 7 โ€“ Washington, DC Bus Tour ($50)
๐Ÿ’ƒ Sat., Aug. 8 โ€“ Dinner & Line Dancing at Lake Meade ($25)

โœ… Registration is required and space is limited for most events. Registration is first-come, first-served.

We look forward to sharing the best of York County and celebrating the special bond between York and Arles! ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทโค๏ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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