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  • Second Saturday Family Day

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    York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

    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"

  • Phil Cooper performs on the History Center's Tannenberg Organ in June 2025.

    Tannenberg Organ Concert Series

    York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

    Experience a live performance by Anna Smith on York's only remaining Tannenberg Organ, built here in York in 1804.

  • Second Saturday November

    York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

    November 8 is International STEAM day! Join us as we welcome Tom Ort to present S. Morgan Smith and the York, PA Hydropower Legacy. Hydropower research, development, and manufacturing has been anchored in York, Pennsylvania for over 150 years. Spearheaded by minister-turned-Industrialist S. Morgan Smith, hydraulic products produced in York have been placed in operationContinue reading "Second Saturday November"

  • head shot of Jeffrey Rosen

    An Evening with Jeffrey Rosen

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    Appell Center for the Performing Arts 50 N. George St., York, PA, United States

    The York County History Center is proud to welcome acclaimed constitutional scholar and author Jeffrey Rosen as the featured guest in this year’s Distinguished Speaker Series, Friday, November 14 at 7:30 pm at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts Capitol Theatre. Mr. Rosen will present insights from his latest work, The Pursuit of Liberty:Continue reading "An Evening with Jeffrey Rosen"

    $55 – $85

  • Articles of Confederation Day

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    Colonial Complex 157 W. Market St., York, PA, United States

    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.

  • image of a holiday envelope with the date December 5, 2025, for a colonial holiday tour

    First Friday December

    Colonial Complex 157 W. Market St., York, PA, United States

    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"

  • Image showing exterior of History Center at night with text York County History Storytellers Dec. 11

    History Storytellers

    York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

    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"

    $10

  • Second Saturday- February

    York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

    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"

  • Miss Lydia’s Church

    York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

    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"

    Free

  • Coffee & Conversation

    York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

    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"

  • Agricultural York- March

    York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

    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"

  • Second Saturday- March

    Continental Square 1 E Market St,, York, PA, United States

    In March we are making our way to Continental Square for the Saint Patrick's Day parade as they celebrate their 40th year. Find us for a history related children's activity with our Manager of School Programs, Valerie Long, Ph.D. Parade begins at 1 pm More details coming soon. No registration needed!