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.
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.
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.
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"
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"
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"
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.
On November 7 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 $5Continue reading "First Friday in November"
Celebrate the adoption of the Articles of Confederation with us! Adults and families can participate in hands-on activities that help us understand the place of the Articles of Confederation in American history and learn about York’s Revolutionary past!
More details coming soon.
Join us at the Colonial Complex for a tour focused on the holidays of the Colonial period from 5:30 pm - 8 pm. Last tour will be at 7:45 pm that evening.. Be sure to bundle up and end your visit warming up in our summer kitchen with some sweets. No late night museum hoursContinue reading "First Friday December"
An evening with York County History Storytellers is a gathering of history-minded people who love sharing stories. Tonight's program is SOLD OUT! Our American democracy is worth fighting for, and it has been since 1776. That struggle has produced heroes, all worthy. It has spawned foes - some with good intentions, others certainly not. Indeed,Continue reading "History Storytellers"
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 the Holidays will allow attendees a chance to explore York's history through hands on activities in our lobby and galleries. Activities will include story time, makeContinue reading "Second Saturday Family Day"