Alpacas and an expanded Kids Corral. A large vendor marketplace. Live music. Maryland crab soup, pulled pork, oysters and cold beer. It’s all at the York County History Center’s Fall Oyster Festival, presented by White Rose Bar & Grill, Sunday, Oct. 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Colonial Complex in downtown York.
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Hear the legends of the Cannibal King, the Wildman, and much more as you walk along the spooky streets of Downtown York. Tours will kick off from the History Center Museum. We suggest to order your tickets ahead of time as this allows us prepare the group. You can purchase tickets at the button above.Continue reading "Spooky Walking Tour"
Visit us November 6 for our extended evening hours from 5 pm - 8 pm. Enjoy our $10 discounted ticket price that evening! This is your chance to explore some of the cool interactive elements in the museum galleries. Don’t miss out on the Revolutionary York exhibit on the 3rd floor!
This year kicks off 250th anniversary celebrations throughout the United States. Join us in November to continue the year of celebrations as we highlight the Articles of Confederation, one of America's first founding documents. The event will take place on November 14, 2026 from 10 am until 3 pm. We are welcoming in a rangeContinue reading "Articles of Confederation Day"
Writers' Roundtable
Enjoy an evening with the storytellers of York County for a gathering of history-minded people to share York's history. The program starts at 6:30 p.m., Dec. 8, and will feature June Burk Lloyd, Samantha Dorm, Jeri Jones, Scott Mingus and Stephen H. Smith, more panelists to be shared soon. Doors open at 5:30 pm forContinue reading "History Storytellers"