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  • June 2026

  • Fri 19

    Civil War Walking Tour

    Fri, Jun 19, 2026
    6:00 pm
    - 7:30 pm
    York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

    Many of the buildings that existed during the Confederate invasion of York still stand on Market Street. This tour leaves from the History Center Museum, where guides will describe whatContinue reading "Civil War Walking Tour"

  • July 2026

  • Sat 4

    July 4th at the History Center

    Sat, Jul 4, 2026
    10:00 am
    - 4:00 pm
    York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

    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 GalleryContinue reading "July 4th at the History Center"

  • Sat 4

    July 4th at the Colonial Courthouse

    Sat, Jul 4, 2026
    10:00 am
    - 4:00 pm
    Colonial Complex 157 W. Market St., York, PA, United States

    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. WantContinue reading "July 4th at the Colonial Courthouse"

  • Fri 24

    Revolutionary York Walking Tour

    Fri, Jul 24, 2026
    6:00 pm
    - 7:30 pm
    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 towardContinue reading "Revolutionary York Walking Tour"

  • August 2026

  • Fri 21

    Cemeteries & Churches Walking Tour

    Fri, Aug 21, 2026
    6:00 pm
    - 7:30 pm
    York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

    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"

  • October 2026

  • Fri 30

    Spooky Walking Tour

    Fri, Oct 30, 2026
    6:00 pm
    - 7:30 pm
    York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

    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 HistoryContinue reading "Spooky Walking Tour"

  • November 2026

  • Sat 14

    Articles of Confederation Day

    Sat, Nov 14, 2026
    10:00 am
    - 3:00 pm
    Colonial Complex 157 W. Market St., York, PA, United States

    This year kicks off 250th anniversary celebrations throughout the United States. Join us in November to continue the year of celebrations as we highlight the Articles of Confederation, one ofContinue reading "Articles of Confederation Day"

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