It's Civic Season!
Anchored by Juneteenth and Independence Day – two dates that highlight the gap between our nation’s promises and practices – Civic Season is about welcoming the future inheritors of the United States to learn about our nation’s history so they can use it to inform and inspire civic participation for generations to come.More Info >
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 for tours 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.
About Us
The History Center fulfills its mission by telling the remarkable stories of York County’s different ethnic and socio-economic groups, businesses, inventions, and historic events.
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 for tours 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
History Seekers Discovery Camp
Presented by York County History Center at York County Historical Society Museum, YorkJuly 18 - July 22
The York County History Center and South Central PA Genealogical Society are partnering to offer a week-long summer camp for kids 10-14 focusing on researching your family history. Each day will focus on researching your family history plus special guided tours of the York County History Center's museums. Camp is held July 18-22 from 9 am - 12 noon daily at the Historical Society Museum, 250...
[more+]The York County History Center and South Central PA Genealogical Society are partnering to offer a week-long summer camp for kids 10-14 focusing on researching your family history. Each day will focus on researching your family history plus special guided tours of the York County History Center's museums. Camp is held July 18-22 from 9 am - 12 noon daily at the Historical Society Museum, 250 E. Market Street.
[less-]Dates & times
Thu, Jul 21 @ 9:00 am Fri, Jul 22 @ 9:00 am - Less dates
Admission
Location
York County Historical Society Museum 
250 East Market Street, York, PA 17401
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Today, June 28, 2022, the York County History Center proudly shares the work of Dennis W. Brandt with the release of the new South Central PA Civil War Soldier Database.
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