First Friday – August
Mark your calendars: First Friday returns Aug. 7, and you can stop in for our extended evening hours from 5-8 p.m. (suggested donation of $10 per person). This is yourContinue reading "First Friday – August"
Mark your calendars: First Friday returns Aug. 7, and you can stop in for our extended evening hours from 5-8 p.m. (suggested donation of $10 per person). This is yourContinue reading "First Friday – August"
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 -SOLD OUT"
The History Center Museum is closing at noon on Saturday, September 12, in preparation for a private event. Please consider visiting the History Center Museum and Colonial Complex before noonContinue reading "Closing Early"
Scattered amongst the walls of York’s fabulous architecture, 18 murals depict scenes of the county’s proudest moments and people. Leaving from the Colonial Complex, guides will describe the background ofContinue reading "Murals Walking Tour -SOLD OUT"
Before the painting of Lafayette's toast could hang in our new "Revolutionary York" exhibit, it needed rescuing. Conservator Kenya Brown Feeser spent countless hours bringing the portrait back to life.Continue reading "Second Saturday – October"
Crisp autumn air, vibrant colors, live music, amazing food, and fun for the whole family: The Fall Oyster Festival is back, and this year it’s bigger and better than ever. Join usContinue reading "52nd Fall Oyster Festival"
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.Continue reading "Spooky Walking Tour"
Visit us November 6 for our extended evening hours from 5 pm - 8 pm. Enjoy our $10 discounted ticket price that evening! This is your chance to explore some of the cool interactive elements in the museum galleries. Don’t miss out on the Revolutionary York exhibit on the 3rd floor!
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 of America's first founding documents. The event will take place on November 14, 2026 from 10 am until 3 pm. We are welcoming in a rangeContinue reading "Articles of Confederation Day"
Enjoy an evening with the storytellers of York County for a gathering of history-minded people to share York's history. The program starts at 6:30 p.m., Dec. 8, and will featureContinue reading "History Storytellers"
This is a presentation about the history of the organization not a musical performance. Why are the Glen Rock Carolers widely recognized as the oldest continuously active carol-singing group inContinue reading "Second Saturday – December"