Book Blast 2025
Agricultural & Industrial Museum 217 W. Princess St, York, PA, United StatesThe Friends used book sale benefitting the History Center.
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June Walking Tour
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesExplore the rich history York has to offer as you see the city from a new perspective. In June attendees will learn about the churches and cemeteries tied to downtown York. These places of worship and burial tell a deeper story when our guides highlight the people connected to these places.
$10
Second Saturday: June
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesStep into the rich history of Hanover — a town born in 1745 with just 241 acres and a vision. Learn how founder Richard McAllister transformed this budding settlement into a thriving hub for German immigrants, craftsmen, and pioneers. Hanover would evolve over time through agriculture, industry and more. Don’t miss this captivating presentation that brings the past to life and celebrates the legacy of Hanover.
June Walking Tour
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesExplore the rich history York has to offer as you see the city from a new perspective. In June attendees will learn about the churches and cemeteries tied to downtown York. These places of worship and burial tell a deeper story when our guides highlight the people connected to these places.
$10
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A Date with History: Lafayette’s Bicentennial Ball
The History Center's largest annual fundraiser, planned each year with a different theme. This year's elegant evening celebrates the 200th anniversary of Lafayette's farewell tour of America and features a live auction, music and a lot of generosity from York County's most passionate history supporters.
$175
July Walking Tour
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesExplore 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
$10
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Civil War Day
Colonial Complex 157 W. Market St., York, PA, United StatesYork was caught in the crossfire of the war and even surrendered to the Confederates in the Summer of 1863. Our Civil War Day showcases the stories Yorkers, people of the Susquehanna Valley and beyond. Event schedule below.
July Walking Tour
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesExplore 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.
$10
From Militia to National Guard
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesThe National Guard of Pennsylvania History Project will be tabling in the lobby of the History Center Museum on July 19. Come see the uniforms, arms, and equipment carried by the national guard during it's early history, and learn about the companies that called York County home.
July Walking Tour
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesExplore 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.
$10
First Friday- August
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.
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Tannenberg Organ Concert Series
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesOrganist Dr. Cameron Wentz will delight music lovers of all ages as they play the historic Tannenberg organ.
Free