The York County History Center Board of Directors approved the appointment of Benjamin Neely as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. The board made the decision during its June 18 meeting, following the recommendation of the search committee that has been evaluating candidates since March.
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.
Jim McClure - How the American Revolution Intersected with the Civil War in York County
Book Blast, a used book sale and one of the Friends' most popular fundraisers, returns June 5-7 at the Agricultural & Industrial Museum.
Book Blast, a used book sale and one of the Friends' most popular fundraisers, continues June 6-7 at the Agricultural & Industrial Museum.
Sign in at the front desk for free entry and take an adventure through more than 300 years of York County History as you explore the museum during First Friday.
First Friday Walking Tours return on June 6! Stop by our Sandwich board on the corner of W. Clarke Ave and N. Beaver St for 30 minute Civil War Walking Tours at 6 pm and 6:45.
The Friends used book sale benefitting the History Center.
Explore the rich history York has to offer as you see the city from a new perspective. In June attendees will learn about the churches and cemeteries tied to downtown York. These places of worship and burial tell a deeper story when our guides highlight the people connected to these places.
Get ready for a musical journey through time! On Friday, June 13, organist Philip T. D. Cooper will breathe life into the historic 1804 David Tannenberg organ.
Step into the rich history of Hanover — a town born in 1745 with just 241 acres and a vision. Learn how founder Richard McAllister transformed this budding settlement into a thriving hub for German immigrants, craftsmen, and pioneers. Hanover would evolve over time through agriculture, industry and more. Don’t miss this captivating presentation that brings the past to life and celebrates the legacy of Hanover.
Explore the rich history York has to offer as you see the city from a new perspective. In June attendees will learn about the churches and cemeteries tied to downtown York. These places of worship and burial tell a deeper story when our guides highlight the people connected to these places.
The History Center's largest annual fundraiser, planned each year with a different theme. This year's elegant evening celebrates the 200th anniversary of Lafayette's farewell tour of America and features a live auction, music and a lot of generosity from York County's most passionate history supporters.
