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
Second Saturday: Fire Prevention Month
10-12-2024
10-12-2024
Presented by York County History Center at York County History Center Museum, Library, and Archives, York
Join the us to highlight Fire Prevention Month on October 12.
We will have an array of activities for all ages at the History Center Museum and the Fire Museum.
10:30- 11:30 York Pennsylvania, an American LaFrance Town...
[more+]Join the us to highlight Fire Prevention Month on October 12.
We will have an array of activities for all ages at the History Center Museum and the Fire Museum.
10:30- 11:30 York Pennsylvania, an American LaFrance Town presented by Greg Halpin (HC)
11:45- 12:15 Gamewell System Demonstration (Fire) Storytime (HC)
Noon-12:30 Smokey the Bear (Fire)
Noon-1:30 Touch a Fire Truck
1:00 – 2:00 Build your own Fire Extinguisher (Fire & HC) Try out the historic Hand Pump (Fire)
1:30 – 2:00 Bucket Brigade (HC)
2:00-2:30 Storytime (HC)
[less-]Tags: Kids & Family, History & Heritage
50th Annual Oyster Festival
10-20-2024
10-20-2024
Presented by York County History Center at Colonial Complex, York
We’ve MOVED! The 50th Annual Oyster Festival will be held downtown at the Colonial Complex 157 W. Market Street- on Pershing Avenue between Market and Philadelphia Streets!
We are so excited to announce that plans are underway the 50th...
[more+]We’ve MOVED! The 50th Annual Oyster Festival will be held downtown at the Colonial Complex 157 W. Market Street- on Pershing Avenue between Market and Philadelphia Streets!
We are so excited to announce that plans are underway the 50th Annual Oyster Festival! The History Center is proud to offer up the traditions and the bounty of the Bay! From the slurp of oysters on the half shell, to the creamy richness of oyster stew, and from the spicy-ness of steamed shrimp to the crispy sweetness of York County apple fritters, this is our way of saying “Hello Fall” and continuing the tradition of this beloved event at the York County History Center.
Oyster Festival includes traditional seafood offerings as well as yummy, non-seafood items. This year look for the addition of some your favorite local food, beer and wine offerings, and a table of desserts and treats from the Friends of the York County History Center. As always, local music will fill the air and interactive activities for kids, demos and artisan craftsmen will be on the bill. There is something for everyone!
[less-]Tags: Festivals, History & Heritage, Music, Community
Second Saturday: Fire Prevention Month
10-12-2024
10-12-2024
Presented by York County History Center at York County History Center Museum, Library, and Archives, York
Join the us to highlight Fire Prevention Month on October 12.
We will have an array of activities for all ages at the History Center Museum and the Fire Museum.
10:30- 11:30 York Pennsylvania, an American LaFrance Town...
[more+]Join the us to highlight Fire Prevention Month on October 12.
We will have an array of activities for all ages at the History Center Museum and the Fire Museum.
10:30- 11:30 York Pennsylvania, an American LaFrance Town presented by Greg Halpin (HC)
11:45- 12:15 Gamewell System Demonstration (Fire) Storytime (HC)
Noon-12:30 Smokey the Bear (Fire)
Noon-1:30 Touch a Fire Truck
1:00 – 2:00 Build your own Fire Extinguisher (Fire & HC) Try out the historic Hand Pump (Fire)
1:30 – 2:00 Bucket Brigade (HC)
2:00-2:30 Storytime (HC)
[less-]Tags: Kids & Family, History & Heritage
50th Annual Oyster Festival
10-20-2024
10-20-2024
Presented by York County History Center at Colonial Complex, York
We’ve MOVED! The 50th Annual Oyster Festival will be held downtown at the Colonial Complex 157 W. Market Street- on Pershing Avenue between Market and Philadelphia Streets!
We are so excited to announce that plans are underway the 50th...
[more+]We’ve MOVED! The 50th Annual Oyster Festival will be held downtown at the Colonial Complex 157 W. Market Street- on Pershing Avenue between Market and Philadelphia Streets!
We are so excited to announce that plans are underway the 50th Annual Oyster Festival! The History Center is proud to offer up the traditions and the bounty of the Bay! From the slurp of oysters on the half shell, to the creamy richness of oyster stew, and from the spicy-ness of steamed shrimp to the crispy sweetness of York County apple fritters, this is our way of saying “Hello Fall” and continuing the tradition of this beloved event at the York County History Center.
Oyster Festival includes traditional seafood offerings as well as yummy, non-seafood items. This year look for the addition of some your favorite local food, beer and wine offerings, and a table of desserts and treats from the Friends of the York County History Center. As always, local music will fill the air and interactive activities for kids, demos and artisan craftsmen will be on the bill. There is something for everyone!
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