Transformation complete!
Our vision for the new York County History Center is to offer a campus that serves as a major cultural anchor and community space in downtown York. This former electricity-generating plant transformed York County 150 years ago. Our new museum is poised to do the same thing, starting in August!Learn more>
History Center Museum
Located at 121 N. Pershing Avenue, the new museum features some of the History Center’s diverse exhibits housed in a building that is itself a historical artifact.
Agricultural & Industrial Museum
Explore York County’s vast contributions to the progress of agricultural and industry at the History Center’s Agricultural & Industrial Museum. The museum highlights over 300 years of transportation and agriculture.
Seasonal Sites
The Golden Plough Tavern, the General Horatio Gates House, the Colonial Courthouse, and the Fire Museum are all located along West Market Street and are open seasonally April through November.
Library & Archives
The Library & Archives, located in the new History Center building on North Pershing, houses an extensive collection, including genealogy and family history, decorative arts, community organizations, and more.
Blog: History Uncovered
In our History Uncovered blog, we make the past come alive by telling stories about the people, places and things that shaped the York County of yesterday and help us understand who we are today..
History Center Museum
Located at 121 N. Pershing Avenue is the headquarters of the History Center. The museum features some of the History Center’s diverse exhibits housed in a building that is itself a historical artifact.
Agricultural & Industrial Museum
Explore York County’s vast contributions to the progress of agricultural and industry at the History Center’s Agricultural & Industrial Museum. The museum highlights over 300 years of transportation and agriculture.
Seasonal Sites
The Golden Plough Tavern, the General Horatio Gates House, the Colonial Courthouse, and the Fire Museum are all located along West Market Street and are open seasonally April through November.
Library & Archives
The Library & Archives, located in the new History Center building on North Pershing, houses an extensive collection, including genealogy and family history, decorative arts, community organizations, and more.
Blog: History Uncovered
In our History Uncovered blog, we make the past come alive by telling stories about the people, places and things that shaped the York County of yesterday and help us understand who we are today.
The difference YOU make
The York County History Center is grateful for your support and commitment to this very special place. As a member, supporter or volunteer, you make history come alive.
The difference YOU make
The York County History Center is grateful for your support and commitment to this very special place. As a member, supporter or volunteer, you make history come alive.
Events & Programs
Spirits of the Past: Civil War
09-20-2024
09-20-2024
Presented by York County History Center at York County History Center Museum, Library, and Archives, York
Spirits of the Past: Historic Mixology classes will be held quarterly. Each class will include at least one cocktail that participants will make themselves with guided instructions, light refreshments, and a brief presentation on how, when, and...
[more+]Spirits of the Past: Historic Mixology classes will be held quarterly. Each class will include at least one cocktail that participants will make themselves with guided instructions, light refreshments, and a brief presentation on how, when, and where the cocktails would have been imbibed.
Ages 21+.
Our next program will be on September 20, 2024
The theme will be Civil War Era Cocktails
Tickets will go on sale beginning on August 15
[less-]Tags: Community, History & Heritage
Walking Tour
09-25-2024
09-25-2024
Presented by York County History Center at Colonial Complex, York
Discover the interesting stories of those buried at local cemeteries and the churches that have changed over time.
They start at the ticket booth at the Colonial Complex (157 W. Market Street) at 6 pm.
Discover the interesting stories of those buried at local cemeteries and the churches that have changed over time.
They start at the ticket booth at the Colonial Complex (157 W. Market Street) at 6 pm.
[less-]Tags: History & Heritage
Spirits of the Past: Civil War
09-20-2024
09-20-2024
Presented by York County History Center at York County History Center Museum, Library, and Archives, York
Spirits of the Past: Historic Mixology classes will be held quarterly. Each class will include at least one cocktail that participants will make themselves with guided instructions, light refreshments, and a brief presentation on how, when, and...
[more+]Spirits of the Past: Historic Mixology classes will be held quarterly. Each class will include at least one cocktail that participants will make themselves with guided instructions, light refreshments, and a brief presentation on how, when, and where the cocktails would have been imbibed.
Ages 21+.
Our next program will be on September 20, 2024
The theme will be Civil War Era Cocktails
Tickets will go on sale beginning on August 15
[less-]Tags: Community, History & Heritage
Walking Tour
09-25-2024
09-25-2024
Presented by York County History Center at Colonial Complex, York
Discover the interesting stories of those buried at local cemeteries and the churches that have changed over time.
They start at the ticket booth at the Colonial Complex (157 W. Market Street) at 6 pm.
Discover the interesting stories of those buried at local cemeteries and the churches that have changed over time.
They start at the ticket booth at the Colonial Complex (157 W. Market Street) at 6 pm.
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