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  • Second Saturday: June

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

    Step into the rich history of Hanover — a town born in 1745 with just 241 acres and a vision. Learn how founder Richard McAllister transformed this budding settlement into a thriving hub for German immigrants, craftsmen, and pioneers. Hanover would evolve over time through agriculture, industry and more. Don’t miss this captivating presentation that brings the past to life and celebrates the legacy of Hanover.

  • Revolutionary Thinkers Summer Camp

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

    Calling all 4th – 6th graders who love history! The York County History Center is proud to offer a brand-new day camp this summer!

    In advance of America’s 250th celebration next year, the History Center’s Revolutionary Thinkers Summer Camp will explore how the core founding documents of the Articles of Confederation, the US Constitution, and the Declaration of Independence helped shape the nation we know today.

    $20.00
  • Graphic image showing figures and historical actors from Underground Railroad

    Second Saturday- August

    Living the Experience joins us to highlight their interactive historical reenactment of the Underground Railroad. This Underground Railroad living history program is presented interactively in first-person interpretation in an effort to bring alive the people, places, and events of Lancaster. The program actively engages its audiences in the learning of Lancaster’s involvement in the UndergroundContinue reading "Second Saturday- August"

  • August Walking Tour

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

    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 toward creating the United States as we know it.

    $10
  • Cradle Of Conservation

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

    Shippensburg University Professor Dr. Allen Dieterich-Ward with a specialization in environmental history joins us August 25. Join the discussion of his new book Cradle of Conservation: An Environmental History of Pennsylvania.

    Free

  • August Walking Tour

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

    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 toward creating the United States as we know it.

    $10

  • Churches & Cemeteries Walking Tour

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

    Explore the rich history York has to offer as you see the city from a new perspective. This month attendees will learn about the churches and cemeteries connected to our community. These places of worship and burial tell a deeper story when our guides highlight the people connected to these places.   Tours will kickContinue reading "Churches & Cemeteries Walking Tour"

  • Phil Cooper performs on the History Center's Tannenberg Organ in June 2025.

    Tannenberg Organ Concert Series

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

    Experience a live performance by Anna Smith on York's only remaining Tannenberg Organ, built here in York in 1804.

  • First Friday October

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

    October 3 join us for pay as you wish late night museum hours from 5 pm until 8 pm at the History Center Museum. See our friends at the front desk to sign in and admission will be pay what you wish. Admission can be paid in cash, or card. Suggested donation of $5 inContinue reading "First Friday October"

  • First Friday-Walking Tours

    Beaver St Sandwich Board 32 N Beaver St, York, PA, United States

    Join us for a spooky look at York's past in preparation for Halloween. Stop by our Sandwich board on the corner of W. Clarke Ave and N. Beaver St for 30 minute Spooky Tours at 6 pm and 6:45. For a full spooky tour check our calendar for October's full walking tour experience.