2026 Friends Book Blast
One of the most popular community events returns when the Friends present the 2026 Book Blast.
Free
12 events found.
Events
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Agricultural & Industrial Museum 217 W. Princess St, York, PA, United States
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Second Saturday – June
FeaturedYork County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesWe are excited to welcome author and historian Dr. Emily Sneff to the History Center Museum! She will be presenting about her book "When the Declaration of Independence Was News."Continue reading "Second Saturday – June"
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Civil War Walking Tour
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesMany of the buildings that existed during the Confederate invasion of York still stand on Market Street. This tour leaves from the History Center Museum, where guides will describe what events affected the town and the roles some residents played. Tours will kick off from the History Center Museum. We suggest ordering your tickets aheadContinue reading "Civil War Walking Tour"
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WITF’s Previews ‘After Ike’
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesJoin The Spark team for a preview screening and panel discussion of the documentary "After Ike: A Journey that Changed America"
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Ag & Industrial Museum will be closed July 3
Agricultural & Industrial Museum 217 W. Princess St, York, PA, United StatesThe Agricultural & Industrial Museum will be closed July 3, as our team prepares for the opening of Revolutionary York at the History Center Museum. The museum will re-open atContinue reading "Ag & Industrial Museum will be closed July 3"
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Revolutionary York Exhibit Opening
FeaturedWhen British forces seized Philadelphia in 1777, America's leaders fled to York — and a frontier town of 1,800 became the seat of a revolution. This is that story.
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July 4th at the History Center
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesWhat better place to spend your July 4th festivities then immersed in American history at the History Center Museum! View the brand new "Revolutionary York" exhibit in the Brougher GalleryContinue reading "July 4th at the History Center"
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July 4th at the Colonial Courthouse
Colonial Complex 157 W. Market St., York, PA, United StatesStop by the Colonial Courthouse on July 4th for our open house. Ask questions about our reconstructed courthouse, learn about York history, and see 18th Century artifacts on display. No Colonial Complex tours on July 4th. Want more Revolutionary War history? Head down the block to the History Center Museum and view the newly openedContinue reading "July 4th at the Colonial Courthouse"
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History Explorers- Centennial Celebrations
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesAs a part of our focus on America's 250th anniversary we are excited to welcome children with their adults to experience an array of activities at the History Center Museum on July 11! The newly named History Explorers is an opportunity for guests to engage in hands-on activities tied to the theme of the day,Continue reading "History Explorers- Centennial Celebrations"
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Delayed Opening- Fire Museum
Fire Museum 757 W. Market St., York, PA, United StatesHistory Center team members will be at the 50th Annual Antique Fire Apparatus Show and Muster in Harrisburg on July 11 in the morning. With that in mind, we will be opening the Fire Museum a bit later than usual at 12:30 pm. If you would like to visit the Fire Museum on July 11th, pleaseContinue reading "Delayed Opening- Fire Museum"
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Spirits of the Past
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesEnjoy an unforgettable night at the History Center with our historic mixology program! July's session of Spirits of the Past will include cocktails from the 1970s with a focus on America's Bicentennial celebrations in 1976. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about mixology history, our local community, and more over two cocktails. Your ticketsContinue reading "Spirits of the Past"
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Revolutionary York Walking Tour
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesWhen 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. Guides will share stories of local heroes, as well as national notables such as George Washington, andContinue reading "Revolutionary York Walking Tour"