Join us for Lafayette's Bicentennial Ball: June 21

Live Auction • 50/50 Raffle • Elegant Fare • Regency-Era Entertainment
You won’t believe this auction! Paris, New Orleans, stunning jewelry, chef’s table at Bloom, wine tasting at The Handsome Cab, and other unforgettable experiences throughout York and beyond. Maybe you’ll win the 50/50? Take it from the Marquis de Lafayette: Anything’s possible on this special night.

Can’t attend? You can still enter the 50/50 raffle — the winner need not be present at the drawing.

Information and tickets here.

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York Civil War Roundtable

York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

Jim McClure - How the American Revolution Intersected with the Civil War in York County

Free

Writers’ Roundtable

York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

Writers' Roundtable: Jeremy Young: - Telling Historic Wrightsville's story in the right way

Free

First Friday-June

York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

Sign in at the front desk for free entry and take an adventure through 300+ year of York County History as you explore the museum during First Friday.

First Friday-Walking Tours

Beaver St Sandwich Board 32 N Beaver St, York, PA, United States

First Friday Walking Tours return on June 6! Stop by our Sandwich board on the corner of W. Clarke Ave and N. Beaver St for 30 minute Civil War Walking Tours at 6 pm and 6:45.

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Tannenberg Organ Recital

York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

Get ready for a musical journey through time! On Friday, June 13, organist Philip T. D. Cooper will breathe life into the historic 1804 David Tannenberg organ.

Second Saturday: June

York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

Step into the rich history of Hanover — a town born in 1745 with just 241 acres and a vision. Learn how founder Richard McAllister transformed this budding settlement into a thriving hub for German immigrants, craftsmen, and pioneers. Hanover would evolve over time through agriculture, industry and more. Don’t miss this captivating presentation that brings the past to life and celebrates the legacy of Hanover.

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A Date with History: Lafayette’s Bicentennial Ball

The History Center's largest annual fundraiser, planned each year with a different theme. This year's elegant evening celebrates the 200th anniversary of Lafayette's farewell tour of America and features a live auction, music and a lot of generosity from York County's most passionate history supporters.

$175

Bookmarked

York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

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.

Free

Bookmarked

York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

Author of seven books, Jack Burbaker has written a variety of history focused books. His book Massacre of the Conestogas: On the Trail of the Paxton Boys in Lancaster County recalls the brutal attack on peaceful Conestoga Indians. Burbaker wrote the Scribbler for 44 years at LNP. Find his book through the County Libraries here.Continue reading "Bookmarked"

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