First Friday December
Join us at the Colonial Complex for a tour focused on the holidays of the Colonial period from 5:30 pm - 8 pm. Last tour will be at 7:45 pmContinue reading "First Friday December"
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Colonial Complex 157 W. Market St., York, PA, United States
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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 Family Day
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesTake part in a day of family fun and learning with our quarterly Second Saturday Family Day! The History Center Museum holds many stories and artifacts, Family Day-Festival of theContinue reading "Second Saturday Family Day"
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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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Miss Lydia’s Church
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesIn January 1924, in the middle of a snowstorm, in the middle of the night, four people, two sets of strangers, came together. Two were White; two were Black. TwoContinue reading "Miss Lydia’s Church"
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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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Agricultural York- March
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesPresentation by Judy Grove and Cindy Pizziketti (Wallace Cross Mill docents) In this session, Judy Grove will highlight the historical significance and operations of the Wallace Cross Mill as itContinue reading "Agricultural York- March"
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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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Go Green in the City
Colonial Complex 157 W. Market St., York, PA, United StatesVisit us at the Colonial Courthouse during Go Green in the City from 10 am until noon. This is a chance to get a glimpse into the Colonial Courthouse, noContinue reading "Go Green in the City"
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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! We're celebrating National Gardening Month in April, and attendees will enjoy two flowery cocktails: the Aviation, aContinue reading "Spirits of the Past"