Coffee & Conversation
The 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"
Support the History Center during this year’s Give Local York (you can give right now here) and join us in the work of collecting and sharing the stories of York County’s history. Come out to Gift Horse Brewing Co. Thursday for a fun night for history trivia. Choose from two events Friday: a Tannenberg organ concert at 1 p.m. or a special Pizza and Pajamas First Friday starting at 5. We ask for a Give Local York donation at both. The giving officially starts at 9 p.m. April 30 and continues online for 24 hours. But you can give NOW!
The 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"
Test your knowledge of historic events, pop culture and more and enjoy free tacos on First Friday.
The 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"
The 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"
This 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 ofContinue reading "A Date With History"
During First Friday on Give Local York we are offering a fun experience for all ages! Pizza & Pajamas is an opportunity for people to come to the museum inContinue reading "Pizza & Pajamas"
Navigating Pennsylvania's Revolutionary War Militia Records
We are excited to welcome author and historian Dr. Emily Sneff to the History Center Museum! She will be presenting about her book When the Declaration of Independence Was News.Continue reading "Second Saturday – June"
This year kicks off 250th anniversary celebrations throughout the United States. Join us in November to continue the year of celebrations as we highlight the Articles of Confederation, one ofContinue reading "Articles of Confederation Day"