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


Spirits of the Past: Civil War

09-20-2024

Presented by York County History Center at York County History Center Museum, Library, and Archives, York
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Sep 20 @ 7:00 pm

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...

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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

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Tags:   Community History & Heritage

Walking Tour

09-25-2024

Presented by York County History Center at Colonial Complex, York
Upcoming Dates: Wed, Sep 25 @ 6:00 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.

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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Tags:  History & Heritage

Spirits of the Past: Civil War

09-20-2024

Presented by York County History Center at York County History Center Museum, Library, and Archives, York
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Sep 20 @ 7:00 pm

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

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Tags:   Community History & Heritage

Walking Tour

09-25-2024

Presented by York County History Center at Colonial Complex, York
Upcoming Dates: Wed, Sep 25 @ 6:00 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.

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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Tags:  History & Heritage

September 18, 2024

York Civil War Roundtable

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September 19, 2024

2024 Annual Meeting and Awards

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September 20, 2024

Spirits of the Past: Historic Mixology

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September 25, 2024

Homeschool Days

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