Closing Early
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"
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 of 10 of them as you stroll down Market Street, George, and return via Philadelphia Street. All York walking tours will start and end at theContinue 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. At October's Second Saturday, she'll take you behind the scenes of that painstaking work and the career that prepared her for it. Reserve your spotContinue 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 us in the heart of historic downtown York for a perfect fall Sunday you won’t want to miss. There’s no better way to celebrate the seasonContinue 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 CenterContinue 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 someContinue reading "First Friday – November"
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"
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 feature June Burk Lloyd, Samantha Dorm, Jeri Jones, Scott Mingus and Stephen H. Smith, more panelists to be shared soon. Doors open at 5:30 pm forContinue 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 in America, having sung Old English Carols throughout the town every single year since 1848? Darryl J. Engler, Musical Director, will present an illustrated talk aboutContinue reading "Second Saturday – December"