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  • July Walking Tour

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

    Explore the rich history York has to offer as you see the city from a new perspective. Scattered amongst the walls of York’s fabulous architecture, 18 murals depict scenes of the county’s proudest moments and people

    $10
  • Image showing a re-enactor. a speaker and a demonstration during Civil War Day.

    Civil War Day

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

    York was caught in the crossfire of the war and even surrendered to the Confederates in the Summer of 1863. Our Civil War Day showcases the stories Yorkers, people of the Susquehanna Valley and beyond. Event schedule below.

  • July Walking Tour

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

    Explore the rich history York has to offer as you see the city from a new perspective. Scattered amongst the walls of York’s fabulous architecture, 18 murals depict scenes of the county’s proudest moments and people.

    $10

  • From Militia to National Guard

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

    The National Guard of Pennsylvania History Project will be tabling in the lobby of the History Center Museum on July 19. Come see the uniforms, arms, and equipment carried by the national guard during it's early history, and learn about the companies that called York County home.

  • July Walking Tour

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

    Explore the rich history York has to offer as you see the city from a new perspective. Scattered amongst the walls of York’s fabulous architecture, 18 murals depict scenes of the county’s proudest moments and people.

    $10

  • Event Featured Image Public Programs (3)

    First Friday- August

    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 to sign in and admission will be pay what you wish.

  • Phil Cooper performs on the History Center's Tannenberg Organ in June 2025.

    Tannenberg Organ Concert Series

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

    Organist Dr. Cameron Wentz will delight music lovers of all ages as they play the historic Tannenberg organ.

    Free

  • Public Tour Cancelation

    We have a private group visiting, please consider visiting us for Colonial Complex tours at 1 pm or 3 pm.

  • Revolutionary Thinkers Summer Camp

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

    Calling all 4th – 6th graders who love history! The York County History Center is proud to offer a brand-new day camp this summer!

    In advance of America’s 250th celebration next year, the History Center’s Revolutionary Thinkers Summer Camp will explore how the core founding documents of the Articles of Confederation, the US Constitution, and the Declaration of Independence helped shape the nation we know today.

    $20.00
  • Graphic image showing figures and historical actors from Underground Railroad

    Second Saturday- August

    Living the Experience joins us to highlight their interactive historical reenactment of the Underground Railroad. This Underground Railroad living history program is presented interactively in first-person interpretation in an effort to bring alive the people, places, and events of Lancaster. The program actively engages its audiences in the learning of Lancaster’s involvement in the UndergroundContinue reading "Second Saturday- August"

  • August Walking Tour

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

    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

  • World War II Briefings, August 2025

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

    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 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"

    $10 – $15