August Walking Tour
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.
$10
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York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States
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World War II Briefings, August 2025
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesThe 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 Veteran Anthony Stabile, Stephen H. Smith, a well-known author and speaker on a range of York County history topics; and Dominish Marie Miller, founder of PreservingContinue reading "World War II Briefings, August 2025"
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Public Tour Cancelation
Colonial Complex 157 W. Market St., York, PA, United StatesWe have a private group visiting, please consider visiting us for Colonial Complex tour at 11am.
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Public Tour Cancelation
Colonial Complex 157 W. Market St., York, PA, United StatesWe have a private group visiting, please consider visiting us for Colonial Complex tour at 11am.
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York Revolution Game
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.
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Spirits of the Past
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 is for individuals 21 and older. Ticket sales have closed!
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York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesShippensburg 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.
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August Walking Tour
York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United StatesWhen 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.
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Public Tour Cancelation
Colonial Complex 157 W. Market St., York, PA, United StatesWe do not have any public tours on August 30 due to Yorkfest. More Yorkfest event details can be found here.
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Yorkfest Courthouse Open House
Colonial Complex 157 W. Market St., York, PA, United StatesIn 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, August 30 of Yorkfest.
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Public Tour Cancelation
Colonial Complex 157 W. Market St., York, PA, United StatesWe do not have any public tours on August 30 due to Yorkfest. More Yorkfest event details can be found here.
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Public Tour Cancelation
Colonial Complex 157 W. Market St., York, PA, United StatesWe do not have any public tours on August 30 due to Yorkfest. More Yorkfest event details can be found here.