Miss Lydia’s Church
In January 1924, in the middle of a snowstorm, in the middle of the night, four people, two sets of strangers, came together. Two were White; two were Black. TwoContinue reading "Miss Lydia’s Church"
Support the History Center during Give Local York and help preserve the stories that make York County’s history so compelling. Launch GLY with us at 6:30 p.m. on April 30 for the second annual History Trivia Night at Gift Horse Brewing Co. On Friday, May 1: join us for an admission-by-donation Tannenberg organ concert at 1 p.m. or a Pizza and PJs First Friday starting at 5. Set your phone alarm for the 24 hours of giving that starts at 7 p.m. Thursday, or get a jump on things and give now! Thank you for helping make history!
In January 1924, in the middle of a snowstorm, in the middle of the night, four people, two sets of strangers, came together. Two were White; two were Black. TwoContinue reading "Miss Lydia’s Church"
The focus will be The American Revolution by Ken Burns Please note we suggest you watch The American Revolution by Ken Burns on PBS. There is an additional fee throughContinue reading "Coffee & Conversation"
Test your knowledge of historic events, pop culture and more and enjoy free tacos on First Friday.
The History Center Museum is closing at 3 pm on Tuesday, March 10 in preparation for Travels with Darley visits York County, PA at the Appell Center for the PerformingContinue reading "Closing Early"
Presentation by Judy Grove and Cindy Pizziketti (Wallace Cross Mill docents) In this session, Judy Grove will highlight the historical significance and operations of the Wallace Cross Mill as itContinue reading "Agricultural York- March"
In March we are making our way to Continental Square for the Saint Patrick's Day parade as they celebrate their 40th year. Find us for a history related children's activityContinue reading "Second Saturday- March"
The Fire Museum and Colonial Complex will re-open for the 2026 season on Saturday, April 4. Days of the week to keep in mind when visiting our seasonal sites: TuesdayContinue reading "Seasonal Sites Re-open"
Caroline Travers, Manager of Public Programs gives a manufacturing focused tour of the History Center Museum. This will be a brief guided tour experience and there will be a discussionContinue reading "Manufacturing York"
We have a private group visiting, please consider visiting us for Colonial Complex tours at 2 pm.
Tours have shifted for the day, please consider visiting us for Colonial Complex tour at 2 pm.
The History Center Museum is closing at noon on Saturday, April 11, in preparation for A Date With History later that evening. Please consider visiting the History Center Museum andContinue reading "Closing Early"
This event is sold out! Please join the waitlist at the link above or make a donation here. When York Continental Congress delegate and future signer of the Declaration ofContinue reading "A Date With History"