
Public Tour Cancellation
Colonial Complex 157 W. Market St., York, PA, United StatesWe are closing early today due to a staff outing, please consider visiting us for Colonial Complex tour at 11 am on October 14.
We are closing early today due to a staff outing, please consider visiting us for Colonial Complex tour at 11 am on October 14.
York Civil War Roundtable: Kevin Donovan - The Court Martial of Fitz John Porter: Fair or Fixed
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.
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"
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).
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"
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"
South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society meeting hosted and presented by York Meeting member Lamar Matthew.
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"
See a 45-minute preview of Ken Burns' new documentary film series, "The American Revolution." The screening will be followed by a panel discussion hosted by Scott LaMar and featuring three Revolutionary period historians.
On November 7 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 theContinue reading "First Friday in November"
November 8 is International STEAM day! Join us as we welcome Tom Ort as he presents on the history of the S. Morgan Smith company and the transformation the companyContinue reading "Second Saturday November"