Oyster Festival
Each October the York County History Center celebrates its Colonial heritage by hosting an Oyster Festival in downtown York, PA.Learn More>
Historical Society Museum
Located at 250 East Market Street 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 on East Market Street, 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..
Historical Society Museum
Located at 250 East Market Street 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 on East Market Street, 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
Churches and Cemeteries Walking Tour
09-20-2023
09-27-2023
Presented by York County History Center at Colonial Complex, York
Our newest walking tour! We'll highlight the churches and those interred in the cemeteries surrounding.
Reserve your spot, tickets are $6 for History Center members, and $8 for non-members. The tour will begin at 6 p.m. at the Colonial Complex...
Our newest walking tour! We'll highlight the churches and those interred in the cemeteries surrounding.
Reserve your spot, tickets are $6 for History Center members, and $8 for non-members. The tour will begin at 6 p.m. at the Colonial Complex ticket booth
Tags: History & Heritage
ALLVETS
09-27-2023
09-27-2023
Presented by York County History Center at York County Historical Society Museum, York
September 27 – Rich Slack who served in the Army & was in Vietnam 1966-67 in Bien Hoa as a Hawk Missile Tech 22K20.
This program will be available in person on Zoom and Facebook.
For in-person registration: Click Here!
For Zoom...
[more+]September 27 – Rich Slack who served in the Army & was in Vietnam 1966-67 in Bien Hoa as a Hawk Missile Tech 22K20.
This program will be available in person on Zoom and Facebook.
For in-person registration: Click Here!
For Zoom registration: click here.
ALLVETS is a non-profit organization, founded in 2015 by the late Jim Bean, a Vietnam veteran, to collect the stories of local veterans. Each month a different veteran from any branch of the military who served in any capacity shares his or her story about their service to our country.
The ALLVETS meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm at the Historical Society Museum, 250 E. Market St., York. Occasionally, special round tables are held on Saturdays. Due to the holiday schedule, no programs are held in November or December. Meetings are FREE and open to the public. For more information, please visit ALLVETS.US or e-mail ALLVETS1York@gmail.com.
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Churches and Cemeteries Walking Tour
09-20-2023
09-27-2023
Presented by York County History Center at Colonial Complex, York
Our newest walking tour! We'll highlight the churches and those interred in the cemeteries surrounding.
Reserve your spot, tickets are $6 for History Center members, and $8 for non-members. The tour will begin at 6 p.m. at the Colonial Complex...
Our newest walking tour! We'll highlight the churches and those interred in the cemeteries surrounding.
Reserve your spot, tickets are $6 for History Center members, and $8 for non-members. The tour will begin at 6 p.m. at the Colonial Complex ticket booth
Tags: History & Heritage
ALLVETS
09-27-2023
09-27-2023
Presented by York County History Center at York County Historical Society Museum, York
September 27 – Rich Slack who served in the Army & was in Vietnam 1966-67 in Bien Hoa as a Hawk Missile Tech 22K20.
This program will be available in person on Zoom and Facebook.
For in-person registration: Click Here!
For Zoom...
[more+]September 27 – Rich Slack who served in the Army & was in Vietnam 1966-67 in Bien Hoa as a Hawk Missile Tech 22K20.
This program will be available in person on Zoom and Facebook.
For in-person registration: Click Here!
For Zoom registration: click here.
ALLVETS is a non-profit organization, founded in 2015 by the late Jim Bean, a Vietnam veteran, to collect the stories of local veterans. Each month a different veteran from any branch of the military who served in any capacity shares his or her story about their service to our country.
The ALLVETS meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm at the Historical Society Museum, 250 E. Market St., York. Occasionally, special round tables are held on Saturdays. Due to the holiday schedule, no programs are held in November or December. Meetings are FREE and open to the public. For more information, please visit ALLVETS.US or e-mail ALLVETS1York@gmail.com.
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