DON'T MISS THE NEW REVOLUTIONARY YORK EXHIBIT OPENING!

Secure your spot for one of the two timed admissions on First Friday, July 3. Register for either the 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. slot. Space is limited, so hurry!

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July 2026
Revolutionary York Exhibit

Featured Fri, Jul 3, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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.
August 2026
Revolutionary Thinkers Summer Camp, Day 2

Tue, Aug 4, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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
September 2026
Writers’ Roundtable

Thu, Sep 3, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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

Writers' Roundtable

Free
November 2026
Articles of Confederation Day

Sat, Nov 14, 2026
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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 ofContinue reading "Articles of Confederation Day"