History Center will close at noon April 11

The History Center will close at noon Saturday, April 11, to prepare for our A Date with History event Saturday evening. If you were thinking of visiting, we will open as usual starting at 10 a.m. Be sure to give yourself time to explore the museum. And anyone can still support A Date with History by making a donation of any amount.

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The History Center is your gateway to discovering the rich history, fascinating people, and vibrant culture of our county, state and nation.
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Library & Archives

Bible collections hold wealth of genealogy details

This online collection of family Bibles in the archives includes images of the title page and pages that contain family data: birth and baptismal records, marriages and deaths.

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a scan of a Bible page listing births from the early 20th century
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Enjoy an online taste of our collections and archives

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September is National Underground Railroad Month. Through the mid-1800s, the Black community, Quakers and other abolitionists in York County helped many people escape slavery.

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The History Center relies on community support to make our collections widely accessible and our programs available at little or no cost.
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