The History Center will be closed Sunday, Dec. 7, for the Member Holiday Open House. All sites, including the History Center Museum and the Agricultural & Industrial Museum, will close at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 18, for a staff event. And the Center will be closed Dec. 24-25 for Christmas and Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 for New Year’s.
Plan your visit
Volunteers with the Friends of the History Center have been collecting items for this new Treasures & Trinkets fundraising event. Items that will be on sale include hundreds of scarves, dozens of purses and many pieces of jewelry and accessories for men and women. A handful of higher-value items will be sold via silent auction.
Sign in at the front desk for free entry and take an adventure through more than 300 years of York County History as you explore the museum during First Friday.
Explore the rich history York has to offer as you see the city from a new perspective. In June attendees will 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 connected to these places.
Step into the rich history of Hanover — a town born in 1745 with just 241 acres and a vision. Learn how founder Richard McAllister transformed this budding settlement into a thriving hub for German immigrants, craftsmen, and pioneers. Hanover would evolve over time through agriculture, industry and more. Don’t miss this captivating presentation that brings the past to life and celebrates the legacy of Hanover.