Join the us to highlight Fire Prevention Month on October 12.

We will have an array of activities for all ages at the History Center Museum and the Fire Museum.

10:30- 11:30               York Pennsylvania, an American LaFrance Town presented by Greg Halpin (HC)

11:45- 12:15                Gamewell System Demonstration (Fire)               Storytime (HC)

Noon-12:30               Smokey the Bear (Fire)

Noon-1:30                 Touch a Fire Truck

1:00 – 2:00                 Build your own Fire Extinguisher (Fire & HC)           Try out the historic Hand Pump (Fire)

1:30 – 2:00                 Bucket Brigade (HC)

2:00-2:30                  Storytime (HC)

We’ve MOVED!  The 50th Annual Oyster Festival will be held downtown at the Colonial Complex 157 W. Market Street- on Pershing Avenue between Market and Philadelphia Streets!

We are so excited to announce that plans are underway the 50th Annual Oyster Festival!  The History Center is proud to offer up the traditions and the bounty of the Bay! From the slurp of oysters on the half shell, to the creamy richness of oyster stew, and from the spicy-ness of steamed shrimp to the crispy sweetness of York County apple fritters, this is our way of saying “Hello Fall” and continuing the tradition of this beloved event at the York County History Center.

Oyster Festival includes traditional seafood offerings as well as yummy, non-seafood items. This year look for the addition of some your favorite local food, beer and wine offerings, and a table of desserts and treats from the Friends of the York County History Center. As always, local music will fill the air  and interactive activities for kids, demos and artisan craftsmen will be on the bill. There is something for everyone!

On October 23, 2024 Dan Lester will speak about his experience in the Army and in Vietnam in 1969 in the 369 Combat Aviation division. 

This program will be in-person only.  A recording of the program will be available on the History Center YouTube channel.

Registration recommended.  Please click here is register.

ALLVETS is a non-profit organization, founded in 2015 by the late Jim Bean, a Vietnam veteran, to collect the stories of local veterans. Each month a different veteran from any branch of the military who served in any capacity shares his or her story about their service to our country.

The ALLVETS meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm at the Historical Society Museum, 250 E. Market St., York. Occasionally, special round tables are held on Saturdays. Due to the holiday schedule, no programs are held in November or December. Meetings are FREE and open to the public. For more information, please visit ALLVETS.US or e-mail ALLVETS1York@gmail.com.

Explore the History Center Museum for free during our late night hours for First Friday.

Learn about Portraits from York’s Past and dip into your creativity to paint your own Portrait with direction from Rosa Luz Catterall.

This class is for adults.

Adults and families can participate in hands-on activities and enjoy the company of 18th Century interpreters that help us understand the importance of the Articles in American history and learn about York’s Revolutionary past!

Our full schedule will be added closer to the event.

Meet us at the new museum for an evening of conversation about award-winning author, Anthony D. Fredericks' book In Search of the Old Ones: An Odyssey among Ancient Trees. Anthony D. Federicks will be in attendance so save your questions for the discussion.