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  • 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 PerformingContinue 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"

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    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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  • First Friday: 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 "First Friday: Pizza & Pajamas"

  • Second Saturday – June

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    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." Dr. Sneff is an early American historian and leading expert on the Declaration of Independence. She earned her Ph.D. in history from William & Mary.Continue reading "Second Saturday – June"

  • Ag & Industrial Museum will be closed July 3

    Agricultural & Industrial Museum 217 W. Princess St, York, PA, United States

    The Agricultural & Industrial Museum will be closed July 3, as our team prepares for the opening of Revolutionary York at the History Center Museum. The museum will re-open at its normal time, 10 a.m. Friday, July 10.

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    Revolutionary York Exhibit Opening

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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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    July 4th at the History Center

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

    What 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"

  • July 4th at the Colonial Courthouse

    Colonial Complex 157 W. Market St., York, PA, United States

    Stop 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. No Colonial Complex tours on July 4th. Want more Revolutionary War history? Head down the block to the History Center Museum and view the newly openedContinue reading "July 4th at the Colonial Courthouse"

  • History Explorers- Centennial Celebrations

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

    As 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"

  • Spirits of the Past

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

    Enjoy 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 onContinue reading "Spirits of the Past"