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    First Friday- August

    First Friday is a celebration of our downtown! Each month the York County History Center offers activities to highlight history and fun.

    See our friends at the front desk to sign in and admission will be pay what you wish.

  • Graphic image showing figures and historical actors from Underground Railroad

    Second Saturday- August

    Living the Experience joins us to highlight their interactive historical reenactment of the Underground Railroad. This Underground Railroad living history program is presented interactively in first-person interpretation in an effort to bring alive the people, places, and events of Lancaster. The program actively engages its audiences in the learning of Lancaster’s involvement in the UndergroundContinue reading "Second Saturday- August"

  • York Revolution Game

    Thursday, August 21 find the York County History Center on the concourse at WellSpan Park. The York Revolution faces off against Flying Boxcars at 6:30 pm that evening. More details about the game can be found on the York Revolution website.

  • Yorkfest Courthouse Open House

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

    In between shopping at artisan stalls during Yorkfest stop by the Colonial Courthouse to learn about York's connection to the American Revolution. The open house will only be Saturday, August 30 of Yorkfest.

  • Churches & Cemeteries Walking Tour

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

    Explore the rich history York has to offer as you see the city from a new perspective. This month attendees will learn about the churches and cemeteries connected to our community. These places of worship and burial tell a deeper story when our guides highlight the people connected to these places.   Tours will kickContinue reading "Churches & Cemeteries Walking Tour"

  • Second Saturday Family Day

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

    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-The Arts are All Around Us will allow attendees a chance to explore York's history through hands on activities in our lobby and galleries. Activities for the dayContinue reading "Second Saturday Family Day"

  • Phil Cooper performs on the History Center's Tannenberg Organ in June 2025.

    Tannenberg Organ Concert Series

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

    Experience a live performance by Anna Smith on York's only remaining Tannenberg Organ, built here in York in 1804.

  • First Friday October

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

    October 3 join us for pay as you wish late night museum hours from 5 pm until 8 pm at the History Center Museum. See our friends at the front desk to sign in and admission will be pay what you wish. Admission can be paid in cash, or card. Suggested donation of $5 inContinue reading "First Friday October"

  • First Friday-Walking Tours

    Beaver St Sandwich Board 32 N Beaver St, York, PA, United States

    Join us for a spooky look at York's past in preparation for Halloween. Stop by our Sandwich board on the corner of W. Clarke Ave and N. Beaver St for 30 minute Spooky Tours at 6 pm and 6:45. For a full spooky tour check our calendar for October's full walking tour experience.

  • Friends of the Heritage Rail Trail

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

    Members of the Friends of the Heritage Rail Trail will be on site at the History Center Museum to highlight the work they do. This is a great opportunity to learn about the activities they offer at their sites. This not a presentation, it is an opportunity to chat and engage with members of theContinue reading "Friends of the Heritage Rail Trail"

  • image showing Oyster Festival 2025 logo surrounded by photos from past Oyster Festival events

    51st Annual Fall Oyster Festival

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

    Thank you to all who sponsored, donated, supported, and volunteered to make the Fall Oyster Festival '25 the most successful ever! Together, we raised almost $90,000 to preserve and protect York County History. If you attended, please complete the event survey here for a chance to win a $25 Visa gift card if submitted beforeContinue reading "51st Annual Fall Oyster Festival"

    Free

  • Spirits of the Past- SOLD OUT

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

    Each program we also highlight any York connections to the cocktails, and alcohol. Spirits of the Past began in 2022 and has served 20 historic cocktails to date for attendees. Attendees have taken part in making the Mary Pickford, Irish Coffee, and Cherry Bounce Sours to just name a few. Our program sessions include atContinue reading "Spirits of the Past- SOLD OUT"

    $35