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, andContinue reading "History Storytellers"
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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 MonthContinue 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. TwoContinue 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 throughContinue reading "Coffee & Conversation"
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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 itContinue reading "Agricultural York- March"
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Second Saturday- March
Continental Square 1 E Market St,, York, PA, United StatesIn 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 activityContinue reading "Second Saturday- March"
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Pizza & Pajamas
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesDuring First Friday on Give Local York we are offering a fun experience for all ages! Pizza & Pajamas is an opportunity for people to come to the museum in lounge wear/pajamas, enjoy some pizza and activities. Activities for the evening Showing of Liberty's Kids- Valley Forge episode which features York's part in the AmericanContinue reading "Pizza & Pajamas"
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Friends Spring Luncheon
York College of Pennsylvania 441 Country Club Road, York, PA, United StatesJoin the Friends of the History Center for their annual Spring Luncheon and the latest in their If These Walls Could Talk programs. For this year's luncheon, explore the twists and turns in the history of York College, from its founding in 1787 to its exciting growth on the edge of York today. Pat PoetContinue reading "Friends Spring Luncheon"
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Manufacturing York
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesWhy did a gifted man of the cloth leave the ministry to manufacture washing machines? How did an ex preacher, so poor at one time he could not afford to fix the roof on his house, become a wealthy man and the leading industrialist in the history of York? How did five exiting companies employingContinue reading "Manufacturing York"
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World War II Briefings
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesOur World War II Briefings program is biannual. The program dates fall closely with Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) and Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) in May and August. York has a rich history connected to World War II. For May's session, we will welcome in Steven Smith, Richard Robinson and Mike SigginsContinue reading "World War II Briefings"
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Manufacturing York
Dive into the history of the P. H. Glatfelter Company with Scott L. Mingus Sr. during June's Manufacturing York session. Scott L. Mingus, a retired scientist and executive in the global pulp & paper industry, holds patents in self-adhesive postage stamps and bar code labels. He was part of the research team that developed theContinue reading "Manufacturing York"