SCHEDULE CHANGE: The Fire Museum will be closed Saturday, Sept. 5. The museum will be open again with normal hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Saturday, Sept. 12.
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"
Learn about the people, places and things connected to local agriculture. Each session highlights different organizations within the agricultural community like family farms, wineries, apiaries and Penn State Extension. This month we will highlight York Fresh Food Farms and the Horn Farm Center. York Fresh Food Farms York Fresh Food Farms’ core focus is growingContinue reading "Agricultural York"
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-Black History Month will allow attendees a chance to explore York’s Black history through hands on activities in our lobby and galleries. Activities for the day Storytime- BooksContinue reading "Second Saturday- February"
In January 1924, in the middle of a snowstorm, in the middle of the night, four people, two sets of strangers, came together. Two were White; two were Black. Two were female; two were male. Two were steeped in religion; two were centered in astronomy. All were wishing for better relations between the races. WhatContinue reading "Miss Lydia’s Church"
The focus will be The American Revolution by Ken Burns Please note we suggest you watch The American Revolution by Ken Burns on PBS. There is an additional fee through the PBS Passport app if you did not watch the series when it premiered. If you are planning to view the docuseries, PBS provides anContinue reading "Coffee & Conversation"
Test your knowledge of historic events, pop culture and more and enjoy free tacos on First Friday.
Presentation by Judy Grove and Cindy Pizziketti (Wallace Cross Mill docents) In this session, Judy Grove will highlight the historical significance and operations of the Wallace Cross Mill as it celebrates its bicentennial anniversary. Following this, Cindy Pizziketti will share the story of the two Wallace sisters who ran the mill for 30 years. HavingContinue reading "Agricultural York- March"
Our next session will be April 22 with a focus on Veterans and Army Veteran Alex Kelly will be in attendance to discuss her experiences in Desert Storm. Alex Kelly is a graduate of William Penn High School and has spent a large portion of her life in York County. She holds two degrees inContinue reading "Coffee & Conversation – Postponed"
We are thrilled to welcome one of the History Center's History Makers Brady Pappas and filmmaker Colleen C. Brady for a screening of Amish Country Queer on July 31st. July 31st is an evening to celebrate local queer history! FEW TICKETS REMAIN- RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW! The evening will include a Free screening of AmishContinue reading "Community Screening"
Mark your calendars: First Friday returns Aug. 7, and you can stop in for our extended evening hours from 5-8 p.m. (suggested donation of $10 per person). This is your chance to come in from the summer humidity and explore some of the cool interactive elements in the museum galleries. Don't miss out on theContinue reading "First Friday – August"
Join us to 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. Tours will kick off from the History Center Museum. We suggest to order your tickets ahead of time as this allows usContinue reading "Cemeteries & Churches Walking Tour -SOLD OUT"
First Friday September 4 you can stop in for our extended evening hours from 5-8 p.m. (suggested donation of $10 per person). This is your chance to explore some of the cool interactive elements in the museum galleries. Don’t miss out on the NEW Revolutionary York exhibit on the 3rd floor.