Explore the rich history York has to offer as you see the city from a new perspective. Scattered amongst the walls of York’s fabulous architecture, 18 murals depict scenes of the county’s proudest moments and people.
First Friday is a celebration of our downtown! Each month the York County History Center offers activities to highlight history and fun.
See our friends at the front desk to sign in and admission will be pay what you wish.
Organist Dr. Cameron Wentz will delight music lovers of all ages as they play the historic Tannenberg organ.
We have a private group visiting, please consider visiting us for Colonial Complex tours at 1 pm or 3 pm.
Calling all 4th – 6th graders who love history! The York County History Center is proud to offer a brand-new day camp this summer!
In advance of America’s 250th celebration next year, the History Center’s Revolutionary Thinkers Summer Camp will explore how the core founding documents of the Articles of Confederation, the US Constitution, and the Declaration of Independence helped shape the nation we know today.
Living the Experience joins us to highlight their interactive historical reenactment of the Underground Railroad. This Underground Railroad living history program is presented interactively in first-person interpretation in an effort to bring alive the people, places, and events of Lancaster. The program actively engages its audiences in the learning of Lancaster’s involvement in the UndergroundContinue reading "Second Saturday- August"
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.
The World War II Briefings program for August coincides with the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender and the end of World War II. Featured speakers include World War II Veteran Anthony Stabile, Stephen H. Smith, a well-known author and speaker on a range of York County history topics; and Dominish Marie Miller, founder of PreservingContinue reading "World War II Briefings, August 2025"
We have a private group visiting, please consider visiting us for Colonial Complex tour at 11am.
We have a private group visiting, please consider visiting us for Colonial Complex tour at 11am.
Thursday, August 21 find the York County History Center on the concourse at WellSpan Park. The York Revolution faces off against Flying Boxcars at 6:30 pm that evening. More details about the game can be found on the York Revolution website.
Drink your way through the history of prohibition with 1 batched cocktail and 1 cocktail class attendees will make. Cocktail selection Honolulu Lulu & Twelve Mile Limit This program is for individuals 21 and older. Ticket sales have closed!