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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51st Annual Fall Oyster Festival

Celebrate oysters' historical connections to colonial York while supporting this major History Center fundraiser

When

Sun, Oct 19, 2025
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location

Colonial Complex

Cost

Free admission. Food and beverages are pay as you go.
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Graphic image promoting Fall Oyster Festival in October of 2025

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 October at the Colonial Complex!

Location

Colonial Complex
157 W. Market St.
York, PA 17401 United States + Google Map