The History Center will be closed Sunday, April 5, in observance of Easter. We wish everyone a wonderful holiday and look forward to welcoming you back on Tuesday, April 7.
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-Women's History MonthContinue reading "Second Saturday: Family Day"
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.
Executive Director of the Justice Bell Foundation Amanda Owen joins us to highlight Pennsylvania women's contribution to the cause of voting rights. The Justice Bell Foundation will show their 19-minute documentary followed by Q&A with Amanda Owen.
Dominish Marie Miller will present “The Not So Invisible Women: The Daughters of Charity: Contributions during and after the Battle of Gettysburg.”
Sign in at the front desk for free entry and take an adventure through 300+ year of York County History as you explore the museum during First Friday.
Speakers will include Richard Robinson, Tina Charles, and WW2 Veteran Frank Cohn.
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 ofContinue reading "Civil War Day"
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 effortContinue 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 areContinue 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 frontContinue reading "First Friday October"