Articles of Confederation Day set for Nov. 15

Step into 1777. Articles of Confederation Day, Nov. 15 at York’s Colonial Complex. Hands-on history, live reenactments, 18th century market. Celebrate the events in York where America became a nation.
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  • First Friday

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

    Sign 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.

  • 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
  • York Civil War Roundtable, March

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

    Dominish Marie Miller will present “The Not So Invisible Women: The Daughters of Charity: Contributions during and after the Battle of Gettysburg.”

    Free
  • Spirits of the Past

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

    Join us as we celebrate Women’s History with a focus on female bartenders, their cocktails and more!

    $35
  • History Center Closed to the Public

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

    Due to planned maintenance the History Center will be closed to the general public. Group tours and meetings that were previously booked will be on as scheduled, however the museum and library/archives are not available.  We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you at our sites again soon.

  • First Friday

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

    Sign 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.

  • 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
  • Second Saturday

    Due to his love of history Michael Maloney started writing books. His latest book Rattlesnake Colonel: Thomas Cresap An American Paradox will be the focus of our Second Saturday program in May. Rattlesnake Colonel covers the contradictory and often controversial life of Thomas Cresap.