A Date With History
Join us on Saturday, June 11, for An Evening in Casablanca, our annual fundraiser for the History Center. “Here’s looking at you kid!”
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.
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.
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
Bookmarked: Zoom Book Club
05-23-2022
05-23-2022
Presented by York County History Center at York County Historical Society Museum, YorkMay 23rd at 7 PM
Cabal! The Plot Against General Washington Mark Edward Lender
Lender’s book provides a comprehensive historical investigation into the Conway Cabal. He shines a light beyond the “classic Cabal” and explores the gradual...
May 23rd at 7 PM
Cabal! The Plot Against General Washington Mark Edward Lender
Lender’s book provides a comprehensive historical investigation into the Conway Cabal. He shines a light beyond the “classic Cabal” and explores the gradual attempt to take power from General Washington. This tested General Washington and would make him the man we remember today.
We ask you to register for the book club before May 13th to make sure all members have time to read the book. Mark Lender's book can be purchased at the York County History Center store. Once registered you will have access to a promo code for purchasing the 2022 book club picks. If you are local to the area you can check out the book through the York County Libraries.
Come prepared with questions and insight! To help guide discussion club members will receive a discussion sheet prior to the meeting. The meeting will be led by co-facilitators and History Center members Rich Randall and Dr. Scott Deisley.
[less-]Tags: History & Heritage, Online/Streaming, Free Events
History Makers
03-26-2022
07-23-2022
Presented by York County History Center at Agricultural and Industrial Museum, YorkDuring each session families will explore an exhibit or object in the museum and do a hands-on activity that connects products made in York and the people who made them.
March- We’ll explore our three story grist mill, learn about millers and...
During each session families will explore an exhibit or object in the museum and do a hands-on activity that connects products made in York and the people who made them.
March- We’ll explore our three story grist mill, learn about millers and make bread in a bag to bake at home.
April- We’ll explore the printshop and then make our own block to print.
May- We’ll explore the new Pfaltzgraff exhibit and make our own pinch pot.
June- We’ll take a look at a Rudy Brother’s stained glass window, explore the science behind stained glass a make a kaleidoscope.
July- We will explore wind power and make a kite.
Tags: History & Heritage, Kids & Family
Bookmarked: Zoom Book Club
05-23-2022
05-23-2022
Presented by York County History Center at York County Historical Society Museum, YorkMay 23rd at 7 PM
Cabal! The Plot Against General Washington Mark Edward Lender
Lender’s book provides a comprehensive historical investigation into the Conway Cabal. He shines a light beyond the “classic Cabal” and explores the gradual...
May 23rd at 7 PM
Cabal! The Plot Against General Washington Mark Edward Lender
Lender’s book provides a comprehensive historical investigation into the Conway Cabal. He shines a light beyond the “classic Cabal” and explores the gradual attempt to take power from General Washington. This tested General Washington and would make him the man we remember today.
We ask you to register for the book club before May 13th to make sure all members have time to read the book. Mark Lender's book can be purchased at the York County History Center store. Once registered you will have access to a promo code for purchasing the 2022 book club picks. If you are local to the area you can check out the book through the York County Libraries.
Come prepared with questions and insight! To help guide discussion club members will receive a discussion sheet prior to the meeting. The meeting will be led by co-facilitators and History Center members Rich Randall and Dr. Scott Deisley.
[less-]Tags: History & Heritage, Online/Streaming, Free Events
History Makers
03-26-2022
07-23-2022
Presented by York County History Center at Agricultural and Industrial Museum, YorkDuring each session families will explore an exhibit or object in the museum and do a hands-on activity that connects products made in York and the people who made them.
March- We’ll explore our three story grist mill, learn about millers and...
During each session families will explore an exhibit or object in the museum and do a hands-on activity that connects products made in York and the people who made them.
March- We’ll explore our three story grist mill, learn about millers and make bread in a bag to bake at home.
April- We’ll explore the printshop and then make our own block to print.
May- We’ll explore the new Pfaltzgraff exhibit and make our own pinch pot.
June- We’ll take a look at a Rudy Brother’s stained glass window, explore the science behind stained glass a make a kaleidoscope.
July- We will explore wind power and make a kite.
Tags: History & Heritage, Kids & Family
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