Explore the rich history York has to offer as you see the city from a new perspective. Scattered amongst the walls of York’s fabulous architecture, 18 murals depict scenes of the county’s proudest moments and people
York was caught in the crossfire of the war and even surrendered to the Confederates in the Summer of 1863. Our Civil War Day showcases the stories Yorkers, people ofContinue reading "Civil War Day"
Explore the rich history York has to offer as you see the city from a new perspective. Scattered amongst the walls of York’s fabulous architecture, 18 murals depict scenes of the county’s proudest moments and people.
The National Guard of Pennsylvania History Project will be tabling in the lobby of the History Center Museum on July 19. Come see the uniforms, arms, and equipment carried by the national guard during it's early history, and learn about the companies that called York County home.
Explore the rich history York has to offer as you see the city from a new perspective. Scattered amongst the walls of York’s fabulous architecture, 18 murals depict scenes of the county’s proudest moments and people.
Calling all 4th – 6th graders who love history! The York County History Center is proud to offer a brand-new day camp this summer!
In advance of America’s 250th celebration next year, the History Center’s Revolutionary Thinkers Summer Camp will explore how the core founding documents of the Articles of Confederation, the US Constitution, and the Declaration of Independence helped shape the nation we know today.
When the British captured Philadelphia in the fall of 1777, the Continental Congress made York the capital from which it would conduct the war, and take the first step toward creating the United States as we know it.
When the British captured Philadelphia in the fall of 1777, the Continental Congress made York the capital from which it would conduct the war, and take the first step toward creating the United States as we know it.
The World War II Briefings program for August coincides with the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender and the end of World War II. Featured speakers include Stephen H. Smith, a well-known author and speaker on a range of York County history topics; and Dominish Marie Miller, founder of Preserving the History of Newberrytown, author ofContinue reading "World War II Briefings, August 2025"
Shippensburg University Professor Dr. Allen Dieterich-Ward with a specialization in environmental history joins us August 25. Join the discussion of his new book Cradle of Conservation: An Environmental History of Pennsylvania.
When the British captured Philadelphia in the fall of 1777, the Continental Congress made York the capital from which it would conduct the war, and take the first step toward creating the United States as we know it.
