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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  • World War II Briefings, August 2025

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

    The World War II Briefings program for August coincides with the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender and the end of World War II. Featured speakers include World War II Veteran Anthony Stabile, Stephen H. Smith, a well-known author and speaker on a range of York County history topics; and Dominish Marie Miller, founder of PreservingContinue reading "World War II Briefings, August 2025"

    $10 – $15

  • Public Tour Cancelation

    Colonial Complex 157 W. Market St., York, PA, United States

    We have a private group visiting, please consider visiting us for Colonial Complex tour at 11am.

  • Public Tour Cancelation

    Colonial Complex 157 W. Market St., York, PA, United States

    We have a private group visiting, please consider visiting us for Colonial Complex tour at 11am.

  • York Revolution Game

    Thursday, August 21 find the York County History Center on the concourse at WellSpan Park. The York Revolution faces off against Flying Boxcars at 6:30 pm that evening. More details about the game can be found on the York Revolution website.

  • Graphic image showing Spirits of the Past Prohibition-era theme

    Spirits of the Past

    Drink your way through the history of prohibition with 1 batched cocktail and 1 cocktail class attendees will make. Cocktail selection Honolulu Lulu & Twelve Mile Limit This program is for individuals 21 and older. Ticket sales have closed!  

    $35
  • Cradle Of Conservation

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

    Shippensburg University Professor Dr. Allen Dieterich-Ward with a specialization in environmental history joins us August 25. Join the discussion of his new book Cradle of Conservation: An Environmental History of Pennsylvania.

    Free

  • August Walking Tour

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

    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.

    $10

  • Public Tour Cancelation

    Colonial Complex 157 W. Market St., York, PA, United States

    We do not have any public tours on August 30 due to Yorkfest. More Yorkfest event details can be found here.

  • Yorkfest Courthouse Open House

    Colonial Complex 157 W. Market St., York, PA, United States

    In between shopping at artisan stalls during Yorkfest stop by the Colonial Courthouse to learn about York's connection to the American Revolution. The open house will only be Saturday, August 30 of Yorkfest.

  • Public Tour Cancelation

    Colonial Complex 157 W. Market St., York, PA, United States

    We do not have any public tours on August 30 due to Yorkfest. More Yorkfest event details can be found here.

  • Public Tour Cancelation

    Colonial Complex 157 W. Market St., York, PA, United States

    We do not have any public tours on August 30 due to Yorkfest. More Yorkfest event details can be found here.

  • A fall-themed graphic showing details of History Center's First Friday in September 2025

    First Friday-September

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

    First Friday is a celebration of our downtown! Each month the York County History Center offers activities to highlight history and fun. See our friends at the front desk to sign in and admission will be pay what you wish. Admission can be paid in cash, or card. Suggested donation of $5. If you haveContinue reading "First Friday-September"