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!
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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..

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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.

More Info >

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.

More Info >

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.

More Info >

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.

More Info >

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.

More Info >

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.

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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.

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Events & Programs


Second Saturday: Fire Prevention Month

10-12-2024

Presented by York County History Center at York County History Center Museum, Library, and Archives, York
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Oct 12 @ 10:00 am

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...

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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)

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Tags:   Kids & FamilyHistory & Heritage

50th Annual Oyster Festival

10-20-2024

Presented by York County History Center at Colonial Complex, York
Upcoming Dates: Sun, Oct 20 @ 11:00 am

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...

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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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Tags:   Festivals History & Heritage MusicCommunity

Second Saturday: Fire Prevention Month

10-12-2024

Presented by York County History Center at York County History Center Museum, Library, and Archives, York
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Oct 12 @ 10:00 am

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)

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Tags:   Kids & FamilyHistory & Heritage

50th Annual Oyster Festival

10-20-2024

Presented by York County History Center at Colonial Complex, York
Upcoming Dates: Sun, Oct 20 @ 11:00 am

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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Tags:   Festivals History & Heritage MusicCommunity

October 12, 2024

South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society

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October 12, 2024

Second Saturday Series: October: Fire Prevention Month

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October 16, 2024

York Civil War Roundtable: October: Fire Prevention Month

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October 16, 2024

Homeschool Days: October: Fire Prevention Month

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