Join us at Second Saturday Aug. 9 for Living the Experience, an immersive Underground Railroad reenactment that brings Lancaster’s hidden history to life through interactive storytelling and first-person interpretation. This acclaimed program, housed at Lancaster’s historic Bethel AME Church, has captivated audiences from around the world with its powerful portrayal of the people and events that made Lancaster a crucial stop on the Underground Railroad.
Explore the rich history York has to offer as you see the city from a new perspective. Scattered amongst the walls of York’s fabulous architecture, 18 murals depict scenes of the county’s proudest moments and people
York was caught in the crossfire of the war and even surrendered to the Confederates in the Summer of 1863. Our Civil War Day showcases the stories Yorkers, people ofContinue reading "Civil War Day"
Explore the rich history York has to offer as you see the city from a new perspective. Scattered amongst the walls of York’s fabulous architecture, 18 murals depict scenes of the county’s proudest moments and people.
The National Guard of Pennsylvania History Project will be tabling in the lobby of the History Center Museum on July 19. Come see the uniforms, arms, and equipment carried by the national guard during it's early history, and learn about the companies that called York County home.
Explore the rich history York has to offer as you see the city from a new perspective. Scattered amongst the walls of York’s fabulous architecture, 18 murals depict scenes of the county’s proudest moments and people.
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.
Organist Dr. Cameron Wentz will delight music lovers of all ages as they play the historic Tannenberg organ.
We have a private group visiting, please consider visiting us for Colonial Complex tours at 1 pm or 3 pm.
Calling all 4th – 6th graders who love history! The York County History Center is proud to offer a brand-new day camp this summer!
In advance of America’s 250th celebration next year, the History Center’s Revolutionary Thinkers Summer Camp will explore how the core founding documents of the Articles of Confederation, the US Constitution, and the Declaration of Independence helped shape the nation we know today.
Living the Experience joins us to highlight their interactive historical reenactment of the Underground Railroad. This Underground Railroad living history program is presented interactively in first-person interpretation in an effortContinue reading "Second Saturday- August"
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.
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 VeteranContinue reading "World War II Briefings, August 2025"