Accomplishments and Goals

2025 Accomplishments                                                                

Tackle backlog of collections items

• During weekly work sessions, many of previously uncatalogued items have now been sorted, entered, and displayed, archived, or distributed
• Past Perfect procedures are developing as donated  items are entered by group or location
• Additional investment in technology now allows remote cataloguing

Explore additional revenue sources for facility improvements

• Participation in the Give Local York Campaign netted just under $5,000.
• Reapplying for Open Spaces Funds resulted in securing $30,000 for roof repairs
• Other grant options are being explored

Expand community presence and participation 

• Monthly Open Houses
• Dallastown Garages and Car Dealerships Talk by Greg Ness
• Dallastown Boys and Girls Band Community Open Conversations
• Pretzel Stand at Carnival & Participation
• Walking Tour of Dallastown Churches
• Stand at Dallas Theatre Concert with Public Disco Porch Band
• Christmas in Dallastown
• www.DallastownHistorical.org site hosted by Face Websites
• Dallastown Historical Facebook page

Revitalize museum appearance and image

• New Stroll Down Main Street in Dallastown display
• Society Banner for off-site events and Open House signboard
• Refresh existing exhibits

Goals for 2026 and Beyond

• Execute phase one of building refurbishment
• Develop strategies for building revenue streams
• Prepare and adopt a formal deaccession policy
• Seek partnerships with community organizations: Bridges for Brianna (event stand), Public Disco Porch (parade float), York Co Regional Police (National Night Out)