The History Center will be closed Sunday, April 5, in observance of Easter. We wish everyone a wonderful holiday and look forward to welcoming you back on Tuesday, April 7.
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 VeteranContinue 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 isContinue reading "Spirits of the Past"
Shippensburg University Professor Dr. Allen Dieterich-Ward with a specialization in environmental history joins us August 25. Join the discussion of his new book Cradle of Conservation: An Environmental History of Pennsylvania.
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.
We do not have any public tours on August 30 due to Yorkfest. More Yorkfest event details can be found here.
In between shopping at artisan stalls during Yorkfest stop by the Colonial Courthouse to learn about York's connection to the American Revolution. The open house will only be Saturday, AugustContinue reading "Yorkfest Courthouse Open House"
We do not have any public tours on August 30 due to Yorkfest. More Yorkfest event details can be found here.
We do not have any public tours on August 30 due to Yorkfest. More Yorkfest event details can be found here.
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 toContinue reading "First Friday-September"