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SUMMARY:History Explorers- Centennial Celebrations
DESCRIPTION:As a part of our focus on America’s 250th anniversary we are excited to welcome children with their adults to experience an array of activities at the History Center Museum on July 11! The newly named History Explorers is an opportunity for guests to engage in hands-on activities tied to the theme of the day\, for July’s program we will focus on Centennial Celebrations. \n  \nActivities will be listed soon. \n  \n$5 for students\, free for members.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/history-explorers-centennial-celebrations/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,American History,Second Saturday
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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SUMMARY:Spirits of the Past
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an unforgettable night at the History Center with our historic mixology program! \nJuly’s session of Spirits of the Past will include cocktails from the 1970s with a focus on America’s Bicentennial celebrations in 1976. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about mixology history\, our local community\, and more over two cocktails. \nYour tickets include two specialty cocktails- one is a batched cocktail\, the other is one participants make with instruction from our team. \nCocktail selection will be shared shortly. \nTickets go on sale June 1\, 2026.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/spirits-of-the-past-6/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,American History,Modern History,Spirits of the Past
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T180000
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary York Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. Guides will share stories of local heroes\, as well as national notables such as George Washington\, and “Mad” Anthony Wayne. Included in this tour is the site of a duel that was to take place between General Horatio Gates and James Wilkinson. \n  \nTours will kick off from the History Center Museum. We suggest to order your tickets ahead of time as this allows us prepare the group. You can purchase tickets at the button above. \nAll York walking tours will start and end at the History Center museum and will last 60-90 minutes. Tours are recommended for ages 12 and older.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/revolutionary-york-walking-tour/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,American History,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Thinkers Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:Calling all 4th – 6th graders who love history! The York County History Center is proud to offer our returning day camp this summer! \nIn celebration of America’s 250th this 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. This summer’s camp will pay special attention to the Declaration of Independence. \nThis camp is an opportunity to fan emerging sparks of interest with fun activities that include learning about our nation’s founding and being immersed in our local history through hands-on programs. Students will learn about 18th-century life\, tour local historic sites\, and embark on a journey that will help them understand and appreciate civics education in an experiential and fun setting. \nThe camp runs daily 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday\, Aug. 3-7. All students are welcome\, but preference will be given to students in York County schools. Need-based scholarships are available. \n  \nFor more information\, please call the History Center at 717-848-1587 or email vlong@yorkhistorycenter.org
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/revolutionary-thinkers-summer-camp/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,American History,Colonial Period
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ORGANIZER;CN="Valerie":MAILTO:vlong@yorkhistorycenter.org
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Thinkers Summer Camp\, Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Calling all 4th – 6th graders who love history! The York County History Center is proud to offer our returning day camp this summer! \nIn celebration of America’s 250th this 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. This summer’s camp will pay special attention to the Declaration of Independence. \nThis camp is an opportunity to fan emerging sparks of interest with fun activities that include learning about our nation’s founding and being immersed in our local history through hands-on programs. Students will learn about 18th-century life\, tour local historic sites\, and embark on a journey that will help them understand and appreciate civics education in an experiential and fun setting. \nThe camp runs daily 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday\, Aug. 3-7. All students are welcome\, but preference will be given to students in York County schools. Need-based scholarships are available. \n  \nFor more information\, please call the History Center at 717-848-1587 or email vlong@yorkhistorycenter.org
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/revolutionary-thinkers-summer-camp-2/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,American History,Colonial Period,Local History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dan":MAILTO:dfink@yorkhistorycenter.org
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SUMMARY:Cemeteries & Churches Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us to 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. \nTours will kick off from the History Center Museum. We suggest to order your tickets ahead of time as this allows us prepare the group. You can purchase tickets at the button above. \nAll York walking tours will start and end at the History Center museum and will last 60-90 minutes. Tours are recommended for ages 12 and older.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/cemeteries-churches-walking-tour/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Black History,Community,Diverse Stories
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T193000
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SUMMARY:Spooky Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Hear the legends of the Cannibal King\, the Wildman\, and much more as you walk along the spooky streets of Downtown York. \n  \nTours will kick off from the History Center Museum. We suggest to order your tickets ahead of time as this allows us prepare the group. You can purchase tickets at the button above. \nAll York walking tours will start and end at the History Center museum and will last 60-90 minutes. Tours are recommended for ages 12 and older.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/spooky-walking-tour/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:American History,Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T150000
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SUMMARY:Articles of Confederation Day
DESCRIPTION:This year kicks off 250th anniversary celebrations throughout the United States. Join us in November to continue the year of celebrations as we highlight the Articles of Confederation\, one of America’s first founding documents. The event will take place on November 14\, 2026 from 10 am until 3 pm. We are welcoming in a range of historic tradespeople\, reenactors\, musicians\, and more. Check back this summer for more details about our event this Fall.
URL:https://www.yorkhistorycenter.org/event/articles-of-confederation-day-2026/
LOCATION:Colonial Complex\, 157 W. Market St.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,American History,Articles of Confederation Day,Colonial Period,Community,Diverse Stories,Local History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caroline":MAILTO:ctravers@yorkhistorycenter.org
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