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  • 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 activityContinue reading "Second Saturday- March"

  • Friends Spring Luncheon

    York College of Pennsylvania 441 Country Club Road, York, PA, United States

    Join 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 twistsContinue reading "Friends Spring Luncheon"

    $85

  • Manufacturing York

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

    Why 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 toContinue reading "Manufacturing York"

  • World War II Briefings

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

    Our 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 andContinue reading "World War II Briefings"

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    York Civil War Roundtable, June

    York and Adams counties sit at a remarkable crossroads of American history. On June 17, historian Jim McClure examines the military, cultural, and political connections between the Revolution and the Civil War — eras just 85 years apart — with America's 250th as backdrop.

    Free

  • Graphic with details on Revolutionary York opening, under a photo of the Lafayette statue

    Revolutionary York Exhibit

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    When British forces seized Philadelphia in 1777, America's leaders fled to York — and a frontier town of 1,800 became the seat of a revolution. This is that story.

  • Revolutionary Thinkers Day Camp design image

    Revolutionary Thinkers Summer Camp, Day 2

    This summer, 4th–6th graders can step inside the American founding story — exploring the Declaration of Independence, touring historic sites, and discovering how York County shaped a nation.

    $20.00

  • Writers’ Roundtable

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

    Writers' Roundtable

    Free

  • Articles of Confederation Day

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

    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"