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York Civil War Roundtable

York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

York Civil War Roundtable: Kevin Donovan - The Court Martial of Fitz John Porter: Fair or Fixed

Free

October Walking Tour

York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

Hear the legends of the Cannibal King, the Wildman, and much more as you walk along the spooky streets of Downtown York. Tours 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.

Graphic image promoting Fall Oyster Festival in October of 2025
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51st Annual Fall Oyster Festival

Colonial Complex 157 W. Market St., York, PA, United States

This year's 51st Fall Oyster Festival will be here before you know it. Make plans now for a day of history-infused family fun, live entertainment and, of course, lots of your favorite fall foods, from apple fritters and pork barbecue to (of course!) oysters -- raw, fried and in a stew. All proceeds benefit theContinue reading "51st Annual Fall Oyster Festival"

Free
graphic design image of Friends bus trip to Antietam Battlefield in October, with photos of the battlefield

Friends Fall Bus Trip

Weis Markets, 1800 Roosevelt Blvd, York PA 1800 Roosevelt Blvd., York, PA, United States

Visit the Antietam Battlefield Museum, then receive a three-hour guided bus tour of the battlefield. After the tour, stop at Cracker Barrel for lunch (lunch is not included in the tour ticket price).

$100 – $110

Spirits of the Past

York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

Each program we also highlight any York connections to the cocktails, and alcohol. Spirits of the Past began in 2022 and has served 20 historic cocktails to date for attendees. Attendees have taken part in making the Mary Pickford, Irish Coffee, and Cherry Bounce Sours to just name a few. Our program sessions include atContinue reading "Spirits of the Past"

$35

Tannenberg Organ Concert Series

York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

Experience a live performance of York's only remaining Tannenberg Organ, built here in York in 1804. This priceless artifact is back at the History Center after two years of restoration. Richard Frey returns to play an array of Halloween songs to get you prepared for the spooky holiday. Costumes are encouraged!   Registration is suggestedContinue reading "Tannenberg Organ Concert Series"

Friends prepare sandwich orders for the Turkey Trot fundraiser

Turkey Trot Lunches to Go

York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

Pick up the turkey sandwiches ordered during the Turkey Trot sandwich sale in October. The sale, organized by the Friends of the History Center, raises money to support the programsContinue reading "Turkey Trot Lunches to Go"

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Articles of Confederation Day

Colonial Complex 157 W. Market St., York, PA, United States

Celebrate the adoption of the Articles of Confederation with us! Adults and families can participate in hands-on activities that help us understand the place of the Articles of Confederation in American history and learn about York’s Revolutionary past!

More details coming soon.

Public Tour Cancellation

Colonial Complex 157 W. Market St., York, PA, United States

We do not have any public tours on November 15. We are celebrating Articles of Confederation Day, we hope you can join us. More event details can be found here.