Revolutionary York Exhibit
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When British forces seized Philadelphia in 1777, America's leaders fled to York — and a frontier town of 1,800 became the seat of a revolution. This is that story.
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250th Anniversary
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July 4th at the History Center
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesWhat better place to spend your July 4th festivities then immersed in American history at the History Center Museum! View the brand new "Revolutionary York" exhibit in the Brougher Gallery and explore our main gallery space with our American Revolution scavenger hunt. Admission for the day is $10 for adults and $5 for students, freeContinue reading "July 4th at the History Center"
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July 4th at the Colonial Courthouse
Colonial Complex 157 W. Market St., York, PA, United StatesStop by the Colonial Courthouse on July 4th for our open house. Ask questions about our reconstructed courthouse, learn about York history, and see 18th Century artifacts on display. Want more Revolutionary War history? Head down the block to the History Center Museum and view the newly opened Revolutionary York exhibit in the Brougher Gallery.Continue reading "July 4th at the Colonial Courthouse"
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History Explorers- Centennial Celebrations
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesAs a part of our focus on America's 250th anniversary we are excited to welcome children with their adults to experience an array of activities at the History Center Museum on July 11! The newly named History Explorers is an opportunity for guests to engage in hands-on activities tied to the theme of the day,Continue reading "History Explorers- Centennial Celebrations"
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Spirits of the Past
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesReEnjoy an unforgettable night at the History Center with our historic mixology program! July's session of Spirits of the Past will include cocktails from the 1970s with a focus on America's Bicentennial celebrations in 1976. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about mixology history, our local community, and more over two cocktails. Your ticketsContinue reading "Spirits of the Past"
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Revolutionary York Walking Tour
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesWhen 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 towardContinue reading "Revolutionary York Walking Tour"
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Revolutionary Thinkers Summer Camp
FeaturedYork County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesThis summer, 4th–6th graders can step inside the American founding story — exploring the Declaration of Independence, touring historic sites, and discovering how York County shaped a nation.
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Revolutionary Thinkers Summer Camp, Day 2
This summer, 4th–6th graders can step inside the American founding story — exploring the Declaration of Independence, touring historic sites, and discovering how York County shaped a nation.
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Articles of Confederation Day
Colonial Complex 157 W. Market St., York, PA, United StatesThis 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"