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"
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"
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 MuseumContinue reading "History Explorers- Centennial Celebrations"
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 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"
When 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"
We are thrilled to welcome one of the History Center's History Makers Brady Pappas and filmmaker Colleen C. Brady for a screening of Amish Country Queer on July 31st. July 31st is an evening to celebrate local queer history! The evening will include a Free screening of Amish Country Queer Tulle Queer Pop-Up Queer HistoryContinue reading "Community Screening"
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.
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.
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.
Mark your calendars: First Friday returns Aug. 7, and you can stop in for our extended evening hours from 5-8 p.m. (suggested donation of $10 per person). This is your chance to come in from the summer humidity and explore some of the cool interactive elements in the museum galleries. Don't miss out on theContinue reading "First Friday – August"
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"
Join us to learn about the churches and cemeteries tied to downtown York. These places of worship and burial tell a deeper story when our guides highlight the people connectedContinue reading "Cemeteries & Churches Walking Tour"