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Treasures & Trinkets

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

Volunteers with the Friends of the History Center have been collecting items for this new Treasures & Trinkets fundraising event. Items that will be on sale include hundreds of scarves, dozens of purses and many pieces of jewelry and accessories for men and women. A handful of higher-value items will be sold via silent auction.

Free

Agricultural York

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

Our February session will dive into Mark and Val Rhodes journey as urban wine makers in York City. Their business Mark & Val Wines celebrates Black excellence and inclusion. Join us to learn more about their business and the wine making industry in Pennsylvania.

Bookmarked, February

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

Join us to discuss Michael Maloney's book Rattlesnake Colonel: Thomas Cresap, An American Paradox on February 24.

Free

ALLVETS, February

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

Rescheduled from January: ALLVETS welcomes Robin Fisher to the group's February meeting next week. Robin served in the Army from 1969 to 1972, working as a liaison with the VietnameseContinue reading "ALLVETS, February"

Free

South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society

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

South Central Pennsylvania Genealogy Society: Richard Konkel - The History and Genealogy of New Sweden

Free

The Preachers, The People, and The Praise

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

Join us at the York County History Center for an inspiring presentation on the remarkable history of York’s Black Churches and their profound role in shaping social change. From the late 18th century to modern times, the Black Church has stood as a beacon of hope, education, and justice. In York, PA, these churches were more than places of worship—they were classrooms for children, centers for life skills and job training, and sanctuaries where the fight for equality was championed.

Free

Agricultural York

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

Learn about the people, places and things connected to local agriculture. Our March session will focus on the 4-H program, its origins, impact, and more.

Free

Finding Justice

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

Executive Director of the Justice Bell Foundation Amanda Owen joins us to highlight Pennsylvania women's contribution to the cause of voting rights. The Justice Bell Foundation will show their 19-minute documentary followed by Q&A with Amanda Owen.

Free

World War II Briefings

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

Speakers will include Richard Robinson, Tina Charles, and WW2 Veteran Frank Cohn.

$15

Bookmarked, May

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

Associate Professor of History, Dr. Joy Giguere of Penn State York will join us to discuss her book Pleasure Grounds of Death: The Rural Cemetery in Nineteenth-Century America.

Free