First Friday December
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 pmContinue reading "First Friday December"
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 pmContinue 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"
Learn about the people, places and things connected to local agriculture. Each session highlights different organizations within the agricultural community like family farms, wineries, apiaries and Penn State Extension. ThisContinue reading "Agricultural York"
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 whenContinue reading "Second Saturday January"
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-Black History MonthContinue reading "Second Saturday- February"
The focus will be The American Revolution by Ken Burns Please note we suggest you watch The American Revolution by Ken Burns on PBS. There is an additional fee throughContinue reading "Coffee & Conversation"
Test your knowledge of historic events, pop culture and more and enjoy free tacos on First Friday.
In March we are making our way to Continental Square for the Saint Patrick's Day parade as they celebrate their 40th year. Find us for a history related children's activityContinue reading "Second Saturday- March"
Our next session will be April 22 with a focus on Veterans and Army Veteran Alex Kelly will be in attendance to discuss her experiences in Desert Storm. Alex KellyContinue reading "Coffee & Conversation"
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"
Join the Friends of the History Center for their annual Spring Luncheon and the latest in their If These Walls Could Talk programs. For this year's luncheon, explore the twistsContinue reading "Friends Spring Luncheon"
Why did a gifted man of the cloth leave the ministry to manufacture washing machines? How did an ex preacher, so poor at one time he could not afford toContinue reading "Manufacturing York"