Enjoy two hours of free-to-play board games in the museum. For those 21 and older, you will be given two tickets to be traded in for an alcoholic beverage. Beer tickets are $8 per person and sold at the door. Museum Galleries are closed this evening!
Find bargains just in time for Valentine's Day at this special two-day sale supporting the History Center.
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-Black History MonthContinue reading "Second Saturday- February"
Pick up free fastnachts and a beverage and chat with the Friends on Fastnacht Day
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 discussion to follow. The galleries will not be open for self exploration, this is only a guided experience.