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  • 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.

  • Agricultural York- March

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

    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"

  • 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"

  • Go Green in the City

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

    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"

  • 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! We're celebrating National Gardening Month in April, and attendees will enjoy two flowery cocktails: the Aviation, aContinue reading "Spirits of the Past"

  • World War II Briefings

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

    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 andContinue reading "World War II Briefings"

  • 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.Continue reading "Second Saturday – June"