First Friday December
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 pmContinue reading "First Friday December"
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Colonial Complex 157 W. Market St., York, PA, United States
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History Storytellers
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesAn 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"
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Second Saturday Family Day
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesTake 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"
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Agricultural York
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesLearn 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. ThisContinue reading "Agricultural York"
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Second Saturday- February
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesTake 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"
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Miss Lydia’s Church
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesIn 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"
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Coffee & Conversation
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesThe 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"
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First Friday- March
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesTest your knowledge of historic events, pop culture and more and enjoy free tacos on First Friday.
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Agricultural York- March
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesPresentation 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"
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Coffee & Conversation – Postponed
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesOur 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"
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Community Screening
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesWe 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. JulyContinue reading "Community Screening"
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First Friday – August
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesMark 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 yourContinue reading "First Friday – August"
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