Articles of Confederation Day set for Nov. 15

Step into 1777. Articles of Confederation Day, Nov. 15 at York’s Colonial Complex. Hands-on history, live reenactments, 18th century market. Celebrate the events in York where America became a nation.
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Oyster Festival

Graphic image promoting Fall Oyster Festival in October of 2025

51st Annual Oyster Festival

“It’s more than just oysters”

The 51st Annual Oyster Festival to benefit the York County History Center will be Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Colonial Complex, 157 W. Market St. That’s on Pershing Avenue between Market and Philadelphia streets in downtown York! Join us for great music, kids’ activities, local and regional artisans and craftspeople.

Take the post-event Oyster Fest survey

Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday’s 51st Annual Fall Oyster Festival! It was great to see so many smiling faces enjoying the beautiful weather, great food, music and family activities, all to benefit the York County History Center!

Free Admission, all food is “pay as you eat!”

And don’t let the name fool you! We have a menu to accommodate all tastes (everything from pulled pork to mac & cheese, cole slaw, vast desserts, apple fritters, and of course oysters – “fried, stewed, or nude”). View the menu here. Additional items available for purchase include Farm Show milkshakes, beer, soft drinks, and so much more!

Can’t attend? Support the History Center all year long with a donation to Oyster Festival!

Funds raised from the Oyster Festival support the History Center all year long, so more than 20,000 visitors each year can discover York County’s unique story in meaningful and memorable ways. To make a tax-deductible contribution, please visit the Oyster Fest donation page.

Questions? Amy Serafino, CFRE, Vice President of Advancement, aserafino@yorkhistorycenter.org; 717/848-1587 x227