
ALLVETS, February
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesALLVETS - Robin Fisher: Army, Vietnam
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.
ALLVETS - Robin Fisher: Army, Vietnam
Sign in at the front desk for free entry and take an adventure through 300+ year of York County History as you explore the museum during First Friday.
Take part in a day of family fun and learning with our quarterly Second Saturday Family Day! The History Center Museum holds many stories and artifacts, Family Day-Women's History Month will allow attendees a chance to explore York's history through hands on activities in our lobby and galleries. Activities for the day Storytime Make yourContinue reading "Second Saturday: Family Day"
Join us at the York County History Center for an inspiring presentation on the remarkable history of York’s Black Churches and their profound role in shaping social change. From the late 18th century to modern times, the Black Church has stood as a beacon of hope, education, and justice. In York, PA, these churches were more than places of worship—they were classrooms for children, centers for life skills and job training, and sanctuaries where the fight for equality was championed.
Learn about the people, places and things connected to local agriculture. Our March session will focus on the 4-H program, its origins, impact, and more.
Executive Director of the Justice Bell Foundation Amanda Owen joins us to highlight Pennsylvania women's contribution to the cause of voting rights. The Justice Bell Foundation will show their 19-minute documentary followed by Q&A with Amanda Owen.
Dominish Marie Miller will present “The Not So Invisible Women: The Daughters of Charity: Contributions during and after the Battle of Gettysburg.”
Join us as we celebrate Women’s History with a focus on female bartenders, their cocktails and more!
Due to planned maintenance the History Center will be closed to the general public. Group tours and meetings that were previously booked will be on as scheduled, however the museum and library/archives are not available. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you at our sites again soon.
Sign in at the front desk for free entry and take an adventure through 300+ year of York County History as you explore the museum during First Friday.
Support the History Center during this year's Give Local York and join us in the work of collecting and sharing the stories of York County's history.
Speakers will include Richard Robinson, Tina Charles, and WW2 Veteran Frank Cohn.