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Afternoon tours of Colonial Complex canceled due air advisory

The high temperatures have subsided, but now York County is under a hazardous air quality advisory as a result of this week’s wildfire smoke from northern Minnesota and central Canada. As a result, afternoon Colonial Complex tours for today, July 17, are canceled. If you have questions about today’s tour schedule, call our front desk at 717-848-1587.

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Celebrate the Holiday Season with the History Center

Each year the city of York celebrates the lighting of a tree in the square for the holiday season. We welcome those downtown for the evening to experience the holidays in Early America at the Colonial Complex’s historic buildings, 157 West Market St. Offering brief holiday focused tours visitors will learn about 18th & early 19th Century traditions like the Belsnickel, the 12 Days of Christmas, Hanukkah, and more! Be sure to bundle up and make your way to the Colonial Complex, your last chance to take the tour will be at 7:40 pm. Please note our buildings have a variety of stairs and do not have heat.

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