Support the History Center during Give Local York and help preserve the stories that make York County’s history so compelling. On Friday, May 1: Join us for an admission-by-donation Tannenberg organ concert at 1 p.m. or a Pizza and PJs First Friday starting at 5. Every gift makes a difference. Thank you for helping make history!
In 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. Two were female; two were male. Two were steeped in religion; two were centered in astronomy. All were wishing for better relations between the races. WhatContinue reading "Miss Lydia’s Church"
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 through the PBS Passport app if you did not watch the series when it premiered. If you are planning to view the docuseries, PBS provides anContinue reading "Coffee & Conversation"
Test your knowledge of historic events, pop culture and more and enjoy free tacos on First Friday.
Presentation 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 it celebrates its bicentennial anniversary. Following this, Cindy Pizziketti will share the story of the two Wallace sisters who ran the mill for 30 years. HavingContinue reading "Agricultural York- March"
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"
Visit 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"
Enjoy 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, a classic Prohibition-era drink made with crème de violette, which gives it a signature pale blue/purple color and floral notes; and Elderflower Mojito, which adds a noteContinue reading "Spirits of the Past"
Our World War II Briefings program is biannual. The program dates fall closely with Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) and Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) in May and August. York has a rich history connected to World War II. For May's session, we will welcome in Steven Smith, Richard Robinson and Mike SigginsContinue reading "World War II Briefings"
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"
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"