Step into 1777. Articles of Confederation Day, Nov. 15 at York’s Colonial Complex. Hands-on history, live reenactments, 18th century market. Celebrate the events in York where America became a nation.
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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"
We have a private group visiting, please consider visiting us for Colonial Complex tours at 1 pm or 3 pm.
Explore the rich history York has to offer as you see the city from a new perspective. This month attendees will learn about the churches and cemeteries connected to ourContinue reading "Churches & Cemeteries Walking Tour"
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-The Arts areContinue reading "Second Saturday Family Day"
Experience a live performance by Anna Smith on York's only remaining Tannenberg Organ, built here in York in 1804.
October 3 join us for pay as you wish late night museum hours from 5 pm until 8 pm at the History Center Museum. See our friends at the frontContinue reading "First Friday October"