HELP PROMOTE FALL OYSTER FESTIVAL: Pick up a Fall Oyster Festival yard sign or two (or three) when you come to First Friday Oct 2. We’re here from 4-7 p.m. Friday, and the Explore York Cultural Fair will happen across the street.
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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.
The History Center Museum is closing at noon on Saturday, September 12, in preparation for a private event. Please consider visiting the History Center Museum and Colonial Complex before noon and continue your visit at the Agricultural and Industrial Museum or Fire Museum. Due to the early closure, we will only have an 11 a.m.Continue reading "Closing Early"
Visit us November 6 for our extended evening hours from 5 pm - 8 pm. Enjoy our $10 discounted ticket price that evening! This is your chance to explore some of the cool interactive elements in the museum galleries. Don’t miss out on the Revolutionary York exhibit on the 3rd floor!
This year kicks off 250th anniversary celebrations throughout the United States. Join us in November to continue the year of celebrations as we highlight the Articles of Confederation, one of America's first founding documents. The event will take place on November 14, 2026 from 10 am until 3 pm. We are welcoming in a rangeContinue reading "Articles of Confederation Day"
Enjoy an evening with the storytellers of York County for a gathering of history-minded people to share York's history. The program starts at 6:30 p.m., Dec. 8, and will featureContinue reading "History Storytellers"