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.
