Experience the York County History Center, where past and present connect
The History Center is your gateway to discovering the rich history, fascinating people, and vibrant culture of our county, state and nation.
Library & Archives
Pore through our trove of military records
Dig into documents and databases from the Revolutionary War and the Civil War through World War II and beyond
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Fun Fact
The Harry Potter series was not made in York, but the book’s paper was. The American first edition from our collection features paper printed at P.H. Glatfelter’s Spring Grove plant.
Bring history to life
The History Center relies on community support to make our collections widely accessible and our programs available at little or no cost.
