Turkey Trot Lunches to Go
2025-11-06 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | York County History Center Museum, 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, 17401, 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 programs and activities of the Center.

"The American Revolution": Sneak Preview & Panel Discussion
2025-11-06 17:30 - 20:00 | York County History Center Museum, 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, 17401, United States
WITF and the History Center are partnering to present a special, FREE preview screening of the highly anticipated Ken Burns documentary “The American Revolution” before it premieres nationwide. Join us Thursday, Nov. 6, for an evening of history, insight and conversation.
Following the preview screening, Scott Lamar, former host of WITF’s “Smart Talk” and “The Spark,” will lead a panel of expert historians through an engaging and thoughtful conversation about the people and events that changed the course of history.
Pre-registration is required to attend. Use the Eventbrite registration page to reserve your seat at this special sneak preview. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Program starts at 6.
“The American Revolution” will premiere on Sunday, Nov. 16, and will air for six consecutive nights through Friday, Nov. 21, from 8–10 p.m. on WITF.

First Friday in November
2025-11-07 17:00 - 20:00 | York County History Center Museum, 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, 17401, United States
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 the front desk to sign in and admission will be pay what you wish. Admission can be paid in cash, or card. Suggested donation of $5 in cash, or card.

Second Saturday November
2025-11-08 10:30 - 11:30 | York County History Center Museum, 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, 17401, United States
November 8 is International STEAM day! Join us as we welcome Tom Ort to present S. Morgan Smith and the York, PA Hydropower Legacy. Hydropower research, development, and manufacturing has been anchored in York, Pennsylvania for over 150 years. Spearheaded by minister-turned-Industrialist S. Morgan Smith, hydraulic products produced in York have been placed in operation in every corner of the Earth. In recognition of International STEAM Day, the hydropower legacy and its effects on York, the Nation, and the world will be explored.

Tom Ort is a Mechanical Engineer at Voith Hydro in York, PA where he designs hydraulic turbine equipment used in facilities around the world. He earned his bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and master’s in Engineering Science from Penn State. A native of York, Tom has a strong interest in local industrial history.

An Evening with Jeffrey Rosen
2025-11-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Appell Center for the Performing Arts, 50 N. George St., York, PA, 17401, United States
The York County History Center is proud to welcome acclaimed constitutional scholar and author Jeffrey Rosen as the featured guest in this year’s Distinguished Speaker Series, Friday, November 14 at 7:30 pm at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts Capitol Theatre.
Mr. Rosen will present insights from his latest work, The Pursuit of Liberty: How Hamilton vs. Jefferson Ignited the Lasting Battle Over Power in America, a timely exploration of how the founding debates continue to shape our political landscape. In a thought-provoking evening of conversation and reflection, Rosen will also draw powerful connections between the Articles of Confederation and the enduring tensions in American governance today. All ticket holders will receive a free copy of The Pursuit of Liberty. There will be time for Q&A and a book signing will follow.
Join us for this rare opportunity to hear from one of the nation’s leading voices on the Constitution, liberty, and the legacy of our Founding Fathers.
Tickets on sale through the Appell Center Box Office here.
Sponsorships are available. If you are interested in being a sponsor of this event, please contact Terri Altland, VP of Visitor Engagement or call 717-848-1587 ext 303.

Articles of Confederation Day
2025-11-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Colonial Complex, 157 W. Market St., York, PA, 17401, United States
ViewCelebrate 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!
We are excited to welcome in a range of historic tradespeople, interpreters and historical organizations.
Those groups include:

Baron von Steuben, Ned Hector & George Washington
Central York Middle School Fifes and Drums
Matthew Dodd who performs Revolutionary songs
Robert Mouland a historic musician with his Marionettes a’ la planchette
Stone House History
Children of the American Revolution, Daughters of the American Revolution and the Sons of the American Revolution
.918 Club with their printing press demonstrations

Thanks to Explore York for supporting Articles of Confederation Day 2025.

Public Tour Cancellation
2025-11-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Colonial Complex, 157 W. Market St., York, PA, 17401, 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.
