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  • Coffee & Conversation

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

    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"

  • First Friday- March

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

    Test your knowledge of historic events, pop culture and more and enjoy free tacos on First Friday.

  • Closing Early

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

    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 Performing Arts. The History Center's very own Dr. Valerie Long will be a part of the panel during the program. For more information look below.  Continue reading "Closing Early"

  • Seasonal Sites Re-open

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    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: Tuesday through Saturday we offer tours of the Colonial Complex, and Saturdays the Fire Museum is open. You can explore the Gates House, Plough Tavern andContinue reading "Seasonal Sites Re-open"

  • Graphic image for A Date with History indicating the event is sold out and with details on this year's theme on top of a waving flag

    A Date With History

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    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 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"

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  • Pizza & Pajamas

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

    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 in lounge wear/pajamas, enjoy some pizza and activities. Activities for the evening Showing of Liberty's Kids- Valley Forge episode which features York's part in the AmericanContinue reading "Pizza & Pajamas"

  • Second Saturday – June

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

    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. Blurb of the Book: Publishing for the 250th anniversary of the United States, When the Declaration of Independence Was News focuses on the nation’s foundingContinue reading "Second Saturday – June"