Second Saturday to bring Underground Railroad to life

Join us at Second Saturday Aug. 9 for Living the Experience, an immersive Underground Railroad reenactment that brings Lancaster’s hidden history to life through interactive storytelling and first-person interpretation. This acclaimed program, housed at Lancaster’s historic Bethel AME Church, has captivated audiences from around the world with its powerful portrayal of the people and events that made Lancaster a crucial stop on the Underground Railroad.

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

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

York Civil War Roundtable

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

York Civil War Roundtable

Free

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

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

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

Tannenberg Organ Concert Series

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

Experience a live performance by Anna Smith on York's only remaining Tannenberg Organ, built here in York in 1804.

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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. See you in OctoberContinue reading "51st Annual Fall Oyster Festival"

Free
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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

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Distinguished Speaker Series

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:Continue reading "Distinguished Speaker Series"

$55 – $85
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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.

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Bookmarked

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

Author of seven books, Jack Brubaker has written a variety of history focused books. His book Massacre of the Conestogas: On the Trail of the Paxton Boys in Lancaster County recalls the brutal attack on peaceful Conestoga Indians. Brubaker wrote the Scribbler for 44 years at LNP. Find his book through the County Libraries here.Continue reading "Bookmarked"

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