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  • Second Saturday – June

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

    We 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." Dr. Sneff is an early American historian and leading expert on the Declaration of Independence. She earned her Ph.D. in history from William & Mary.Continue reading "Second Saturday – June"

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    York Civil War Roundtable, June

    York and Adams counties sit at a remarkable crossroads of American history. On June 17, historian Jim McClure examines the military, cultural, and political connections between the Revolution and the Civil War — eras just 85 years apart — with America's 250th as backdrop.

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  • Civil War Walking Tour

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

    Many 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 to order yourContinue reading "Civil War Walking Tour"

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    Revolutionary York Exhibit

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    When 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.

  • History Explorers- Centennial Celebrations

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

    As 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"

  • Spirits of the Past

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

    Enjoy 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"

  • Revolutionary York 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. Guides will share stories of local heroes, as well as national notables such as George Washington, andContinue reading "Revolutionary York Walking Tour"

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    Revolutionary Thinkers Summer Camp

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

    This summer, 4th–6th graders can step inside the American founding story — exploring the Declaration of Independence, touring historic sites, and discovering how York County shaped a nation.

    $20.00
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    Revolutionary Thinkers Summer Camp, Day 2

    This summer, 4th–6th graders can step inside the American founding story — exploring the Declaration of Independence, touring historic sites, and discovering how York County shaped a nation.

    $20.00