The history of Yellow Springs village spans nearly 300 years. Archaeological evidence suggests that Native Americans first used the iron rich "yellow" spring water thousands of years ago.

In the 18^th century, Yellow Springs was a fashionable spa village that attracted visitors who sought healing waters and social interaction.

During the American Revolution, George Washington commissioned a hospital to be built in the village, the first military hospital in North America. Washington himself visited on numerous occasions.

Following the war, the village returned to a spa town during the early 19^th century.

From 1868 to 1912, Yellow Springs was home to the Chester Springs Soldiers' Orphan School for children of Civil War soldiers.

From 1916 to 1952, the village served as the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Country School.

From 1952 until 1974 the village was the headquarters of Good News Productions, a film studio in Yellow Springs that created over 400 films including the sci-fi original The Blob.

From 1974 on, Historic Yellow Springs, Inc. has preserved many of these original structures and educates visitors about our unique past.