Members of the Friends of the Heritage Rail Trail will be on site at the History Center Museum to highlight the work they do. This is a great opportunity to learn about the activities they offer at their sites. This not a presentation, it is an opportunity to chat and engage with members of theContinue reading "Friends of the Heritage Rail Trail"
Hear the legends of the Cannibal King, the Wildman, and much more as you walk along the spooky streets of Downtown York. Tours will kick off from the History Center Museum. We suggest to order your tickets ahead of time as this allows us prepare the group. You can purchase tickets at the button above.
Each program we also highlight any York connections to the cocktails, and alcohol. Spirits of the Past began in 2022 and has served 20 historic cocktails to date for attendees. Attendees have taken part in making the Mary Pickford, Irish Coffee, and Cherry Bounce Sours to just name a few. Our program sessions include atContinue reading "Spirits of the Past- SOLD OUT"
Experience a live performance of York's only remaining Tannenberg Organ, built here in York in 1804. This priceless artifact is back at the History Center after two years of restoration. Richard Frey returns to play an array of Halloween songs to get you prepared for the spooky holiday. Costumes are encouraged! Registration is suggestedContinue reading "Tannenberg Organ Concert Series"
See a 45-minute preview of Ken Burns' new documentary film series, "The American Revolution." The screening will be followed by a panel discussion hosted by Scott LaMar and featuring three Revolutionary period historians.
On November 7 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 $5Continue reading "First Friday in November"
November 8 is International STEAM day! Join us as we welcome Tom Ort to present S. Morgan Smith and the York, PA Hydropower Legacy. Hydropower research, development, and manufacturing has been anchored in York, Pennsylvania for over 150 years. Spearheaded by minister-turned-Industrialist S. Morgan Smith, hydraulic products produced in York have been placed in operationContinue reading "Second Saturday November"
Celebrate the adoption of the Articles of Confederation with us! Adults and families can participate in hands-on activities that help us understand the place of the Articles of Confederation in American history and learn about York’s Revolutionary past!
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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 pm that evening.. Be sure to bundle up and end your visit warming up in our summer kitchen with some sweets. No late night museum hoursContinue reading "First Friday December"
An 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"
Take 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"
Author 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 when you attend Second Saturday on January 10, 2026. Michael C. Harris is a graduate of the University of Mary Washington and the American Military University.Continue reading "Second Saturday January"