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  • Ww2 Event

    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. 

  • Pleasure Grounds Of Death

    Bookmarked

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

    Associate Professor of History, Dr. Joy Giguere of Penn State York will join us to discuss her book Pleasure Grounds of Death: The Rural Cemetery in Nineteenth-Century America.

    Free

  • York Civil War Roundtable

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

    Jim McClure - How the American Revolution Intersected with the Civil War in York County

    Free

  • Book Blast 2025, Member Night

    Agricultural & Industrial Museum 217 W. Princess St, York, PA, United States

    Book Blast, a used book sale and one of the Friends' most popular fundraisers, returns June 5-7 at the Agricultural & Industrial Museum.

    Free

  • Book Blast 2025

    Agricultural & Industrial Museum 217 W. Princess St, York, PA, United States

    Book Blast, a used book sale and one of the Friends' most popular fundraisers, continues June 6-7 at the Agricultural & Industrial Museum.

    Free
  • Event Featured Image Public Programs (3)

    First Friday-June

    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 more than 300 years of York County History as you explore the museum during First Friday.

  • Book Blast 2025

    Agricultural & Industrial Museum 217 W. Princess St, York, PA, United States

    The Friends used book sale benefitting the History Center.

  • June Walking Tour

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

    Explore the rich history York has to offer as you see the city from a new perspective. In June attendees will learn about the churches and cemeteries tied to downtown York. These places of worship and burial tell a deeper story when our guides highlight the people connected to these places.

    $10

  • Second Saturday: June

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

    Step into the rich history of Hanover — a town born in 1745 with just 241 acres and a vision. Learn how founder Richard McAllister transformed this budding settlement into a thriving hub for German immigrants, craftsmen, and pioneers. Hanover would evolve over time through agriculture, industry and more. Don’t miss this captivating presentation that brings the past to life and celebrates the legacy of Hanover.

  • June Walking Tour

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

    Explore the rich history York has to offer as you see the city from a new perspective. In June attendees will learn about the churches and cemeteries tied to downtown York. These places of worship and burial tell a deeper story when our guides highlight the people connected to these places.

    $10

  • A Date with History: Lafayette’s Bicentennial Ball

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    The History Center's largest annual fundraiser, planned each year with a different theme. This year's elegant evening celebrates the 200th anniversary of Lafayette's farewell tour of America and features a live auction, music and a lot of generosity from York County's most passionate history supporters.

    $175