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  • 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

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    “The American Revolution”: Sneak Preview & Panel Discussion

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

    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.

    Free
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    An Evening with Jeffrey Rosen

    Appell Center for the Performing Arts 50 N. George St., York, PA, United States

    The York County History Center is proud to welcome acclaimed constitutional scholar and author Jeffrey Rosen as the featured guest in this year’s Distinguished Speaker Series, Friday, November 14 atContinue reading "An Evening with Jeffrey Rosen"

    $55 – $85
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    Articles of Confederation Day

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

    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!

    More details coming soon.

  • Image showing exterior of History Center at night with text York County History Storytellers Dec. 11

    History Storytellers

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

    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"

    $10

  • Second Saturday January

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

    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"