Explore the rich history York has to offer as you see the city from a new perspective. This month attendees will learn about the churches and cemeteries connected to our community. These places of worship and burial tell a deeper story when our guides highlight the people connected to these places. Tours will kickContinue reading "Churches & Cemeteries Walking Tour"
Take part in a day of family fun and learning with our quarterly Second Saturday Family Day! The History Center Museum holds many stories and artifacts, Family Day-The Arts are All Around Us will allow attendees a chance to explore York's history through hands on activities in our lobby and galleries. Activities for the dayContinue reading "Second Saturday Family Day"
Members and their guests are invited to the organization's Annual Meeting of the York County History Center. Vote our new slate of board directors, hear a state of the History Center report as we close out our first year in the new museum, library and archives with remarks from Benjamin Neely, new president and CEO.Continue reading "2025 Annual Meeting"
Experience a live performance by Anna Smith on York's only remaining Tannenberg Organ, built here in York in 1804.
October 3 join us for pay as you wish late night museum hours from 5 pm until 8 pm at the History Center Museum. In addition we will activities for families with a focus on the history of Halloween from 5 pm until 7:30 pm. This activity was made possible in part by a DowntownContinue reading "First Friday October"
Join us for a spooky look at York's past in preparation for Halloween. Stop by our Sandwich board on the corner of W. Clarke Ave and N. Beaver St for 30 minute Spooky Tours at 6 pm and 6:45. For a full spooky tour check our calendar for October's full walking tour experience.
We have a private group visiting, please consider visiting us for Colonial Complex tours at 11 am on October 9. If you are attending Pennsylvania Historical Association Annual Meeting please visit our ticket calendar to reserve your tour spot.
We have a private group visiting, please consider visiting us for Colonial Complex tours at 11 am on October 11. If you are attending Pennsylvania Historical Association Annual Meeting please visit our ticket calendar to reserve your tour spot.
We have a private group visiting, please consider visiting us for Colonial Complex tours at 11 am on October 11. If you are attending Pennsylvania Historical Association Annual Meeting please visit our ticket calendar to reserve your tour spot.
York Civil War Roundtable: Kevin Donovan - The Court Martial of Fitz John Porter: Fair or Fixed
This year's 51st Fall Oyster Festival will be here before you know it. Make plans now for a day of history-infused family fun, live entertainment and, of course, lots of your favorite fall foods, from apple fritters and pork barbecue to (of course!) oysters -- raw, fried and in a stew. All proceeds benefit theContinue reading "51st Annual Fall Oyster Festival"
Visit the Antietam Battlefield Museum, then receive a three-hour guided bus tour of the battlefield. After the tour, stop at Cracker Barrel for lunch (lunch is not included in the tour ticket price).