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 MuseumContinue reading "History Explorers- Centennial Celebrations"
History 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"
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"
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 towardContinue reading "Revolutionary York Walking Tour"
We are thrilled to welcome one of the History Center's History Makers Brady Pappas and filmmaker Colleen C. Brady for a screening of Amish Country Queer on July 31st. July 31st is an evening to celebrate local queer history! FEW TICKETS REMAIN- RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW! The evening will include a Free screening of AmishContinue reading "Community Screening"
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.
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.
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.
Mark your calendars: First Friday returns Aug. 7, and you can stop in for our extended evening hours from 5-8 p.m. (suggested donation of $10 per person). This is yourContinue reading "First Friday – August"
We are excited to welcome authors Michael Shupp and Scott Mingus on August 8th to speak about "Fearless Sons of War" The 200th Pennsylvania Volunteers in the Civil War. AboutContinue reading "Second Saturday – August"
Join us to 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 connectedContinue reading "Cemeteries & Churches Walking Tour -SOLD OUT"
