First Friday
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesSign in at the front desk for free entry and take an adventure through 300+ year of York County History as you explore the museum during First Friday.
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Agricultural York
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesLearn about the people, places and things connected to local agriculture. Each session highlights different organizations within the agricultural community like family farms, wineries, apiaries and Penn State Extension.
Civil War Roundtable
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesRon Kirkwood, author of two books on Gettysburg's George Spangler farm, visits the Roundtable in January to talk about his most recent book on the Spangler Farm, "Tell Mother Not to Worry." Ron will discuss the stories of the battle's aftermath, many of them previously untold, that shaped the lives of soldiers, surgeons and theContinue reading "Civil War Roundtable"
Free
Lafayette’s Grand Tour
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesIn 1824, American Revolutionary War hero the Marquis de Lafayette visited the United States of America for a Grand Tour of all 24 states, including a historic visit to York. Join public historian Elizabeth Reese in a lecture follow's Lafayette's tour, highlighting the important people, events, and legacy of America's favorite fighting Frenchman.
$10
Black History Month Celebration
Dr. Dorothy King, a playwright and retired sociology professor at Penn State Harrisburg, will have a group of student actors from a local theater company read from one her works, "White Rose, Black Skin." The day will also include hands-on activities and a scavenger hunt. The reading starts at 1 p.m. The program is aContinue reading "Black History Month Celebration"
Free
Lafayette Returns to York!
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesOur event will begin in Continental Square with a procession down Market Street to the Colonial Complex and ending at the History Center for brief remarks, a pop up display of Lafayette related artifacts and light refreshments. Come dressed for the weather and ready to hear from Lafayette during a recreation of his 1825 toast.
Free
First Friday
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesSign in at the front desk for free entry and take an adventure through 300+ year of York County History as you explore the museum during First Friday.
Treasures & Trinkets
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesVolunteers 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.
$10