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  • Spooky Walking Tour

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

    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 CenterContinue reading "Spooky Walking Tour"

  • If These Walls Could Talk: St. John Episcopal Church

    Discover the history of St. John Episcopal Church from 1755 on and York's Liberty Bell at the next If These Walls Could Talk program. Longtime church member Jan Barnhart leads the conversation.

    $45

  • Articles of Confederation Day

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    Colonial Complex 157 W. Market St., York, PA, United States

    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"

  • York Civil War Roundtable

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

    York Civil War Roundtable

    Free

  • Writers’ Roundtable

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

    Writers' Roundtable

    Free

  • Holiday Open House

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

    A new holiday tradition begins! For the first time, we’re inviting the entire community to our Holiday Open House, with special surprises just for our members. An exclusive, special-edition T-shirt just for members. Members-only gift-shop savings perfect for holiday shopping. Been a member for at least 5 consecutive years? Wear your recognition pin or pickContinue reading "Holiday Open House"

  • History Storytellers

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

    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"

    $15

  • Second Saturday – December

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

    This is a presentation about the history of the organization not a musical performance. Why are the Glen Rock Carolers widely recognized as the oldest continuously active carol-singing group inContinue reading "Second Saturday – December"

    $5

  • Distinguished Speaker: Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

    Appell Center for the Performing Arts 50 N. George St., York, PA, United States

    The York County History Center is proud to present Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., acclaimed Harvard scholar, bestselling author, Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker, and beloved host of PBS's Finding Your Roots, for an unforgettable evening of history, storytelling, and discovery. Dr. Gates will discuss the importance of knowing one's history and how that knowledgeContinue reading "Distinguished Speaker: Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr."