Volunteer for Keep PA Beautiful

Saturday, July 19, is Keep PA Beautiful Day, and we’re looking for lots of helpers to work on volunteer projects. You will be doing cleaning, painting, repairs and more to the Colonial Complex sites in preparation for America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. All volunteers will receive a free T-shirt, and we’ll have FREE donuts, pizza, coffee and water for everybody. To register: Click on the link below; click on Contact Information and fill in the boxes; click on Saturday, July 19, and scroll down to York and pick a shift.

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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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