August Walking Tour
When the British captured Philadelphia in the fall of 1777, the Continental Congress made York the capital from which it would conduct the war, and take the first step toward creating the United States as we know it.
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York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States
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Second Saturday Family Day
FeaturedYork 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-The Arts areContinue reading "Second Saturday Family Day"
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Tannenberg Organ Concert Series
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesExperience a live performance by Anna Smith on York's only remaining Tannenberg Organ, built here in York in 1804.
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Second Saturday November
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesNovember 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 hasContinue reading "Second Saturday November"
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An Evening with Jeffrey Rosen
FeaturedAppell Center for the Performing Arts 50 N. George St., York, PA, United StatesThe 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 atContinue reading "An Evening with Jeffrey Rosen"
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Articles of Confederation Day
FeaturedColonial Complex 157 W. Market St., York, PA, United StatesCelebrate 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.
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First Friday December
Colonial Complex 157 W. Market St., York, PA, United StatesJoin 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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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 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"
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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. 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"
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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 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"
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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"