Articles of Confederation Day set for Nov. 15

Step into 1777. Articles of Confederation Day, Nov. 15 at York’s Colonial Complex. Hands-on history, live reenactments, 18th century market. Celebrate the events in York where America became a nation.
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  • The Preachers, The People, and The Praise

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

    Join us at the York County History Center for an inspiring presentation on the remarkable history of York’s Black Churches and their profound role in shaping social change. From the late 18th century to modern times, the Black Church has stood as a beacon of hope, education, and justice. In York, PA, these churches were more than places of worship—they were classrooms for children, centers for life skills and job training, and sanctuaries where the fight for equality was championed.

    Free
  • Ww2 Event

    World War II Briefings

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

    Speakers will include Richard Robinson, Tina Charles, and WW2 Veteran Frank Cohn.

    $15
  • Image showing a re-enactor. a speaker and a demonstration during Civil War Day.
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    Civil War Day

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

    York was caught in the crossfire of the war and even surrendered to the Confederates in the Summer of 1863. Our Civil War Day showcases the stories Yorkers, people of the Susquehanna Valley and beyond. Event schedule below.

  • 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"

  • Graphic image of a library with a quill pen and ink bottle on top of an old book.

    Writers’ Roundtable

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

    Scott Deisley will talk about the new Crispus Attucks York History and Culture Center.

    Free

  • Second Saturday Family Day

    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-Festival of theContinue reading "Second Saturday Family Day"