Yorkfest Courthouse Open House
In between shopping at artisan stalls during Yorkfest stop by the Colonial Courthouse to learn about York's connection to the American Revolution. The open house will only be Saturday, August 30 of Yorkfest.
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250th Anniversary
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Colonial Complex 157 W. Market St., York, PA, United States
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“The American Revolution”: Sneak Preview & Panel Discussion
FeaturedYork County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesSee a 45-minute preview of Ken Burns' new documentary film series, "The American Revolution." The screening will be followed by a panel discussion hosted by Scott LaMar and featuring three Revolutionary period historians.
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An Evening with Jeffrey Rosen
FeaturedAppell Center for the Performing Arts 50 N. George St., York, PA, United StatesThe York County History Center is proud to welcome acclaimed constitutional scholar and author Jeffrey Rosen as the featured guest in this year’s Distinguished Speaker Series, Friday, November 14 atContinue reading "An Evening with Jeffrey Rosen"
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Articles of Confederation Day
FeaturedColonial Complex 157 W. Market St., York, PA, United StatesCelebrate the adoption of the Articles of Confederation with us! Adults and families can participate in hands-on activities that help us understand the place of the Articles of Confederation in American history and learn about York’s Revolutionary past!
More details coming soon.
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History Storytellers
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesAn evening with York County History Storytellers is a gathering of history-minded people who love sharing stories. Tonight's program is SOLD OUT! Our American democracy is worth fighting for, andContinue reading "History Storytellers"
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Second Saturday January
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesAuthor Michael C. Harris joins us for our first Second Saturday of 2026 to present and sign copies of his new book, Fighting for Philadelphia. Kick start your America250 celebrations whenContinue reading "Second Saturday January"
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Spirits of the Past
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesEnjoy an unforgettable night at the History Center with our historic mixology program! This month we are excited to lean into America's 250th this year and our cocktail selection isContinue reading "Spirits of the Past"
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Coffee & Conversation
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesThe focus will be The American Revolution by Ken Burns Please note we suggest you watch The American Revolution by Ken Burns on PBS. There is an additional fee throughContinue reading "Coffee & Conversation"
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First Friday- March
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesTest your knowledge of historic events, pop culture and more and enjoy free tacos on First Friday.
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Closing Early
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesThe History Center Museum is closing at 3 pm on Tuesday, March 10 in preparation for Travels with Darley visits York County, PA at the Appell Center for the PerformingContinue reading "Closing Early"
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Seasonal Sites Re-open
FeaturedThe Fire Museum and Colonial Complex will re-open for the 2026 season on Saturday, April 4. Days of the week to keep in mind when visiting our seasonal sites: TuesdayContinue reading "Seasonal Sites Re-open"
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A Date With History
FeaturedThis event is sold out! Please join the waitlist at the link above or make a donation here. When York Continental Congress delegate and future signer of the Declaration of Independence James Smith gave York’s first public reading of the Declaration, he realized that many people didn’t yet understand why it mattered or what independenceContinue reading "A Date With History"
$175