Secure your spot for one of the two timed admissions on First Friday, July 3. Register for either the 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. slot. Space is limited, so hurry!
The Agricultural & Industrial Museum will be closed July 3, as our team prepares for the opening of Revolutionary York at the History Center Museum. The museum will re-open atContinue reading "Ag & Industrial Museum will be closed July 3"
When British forces seized Philadelphia in 1777, America's leaders fled to York — and a frontier town of 1,800 became the seat of a revolution. This is that story.
What better place to spend your July 4th festivities then immersed in American history at the History Center Museum! View the brand new "Revolutionary York" exhibit in the Brougher GalleryContinue reading "July 4th at the History Center"
Stop by the Colonial Courthouse on July 4th for our open house. Ask questions about our reconstructed courthouse, learn about York history, and see 18th Century artifacts on display. WantContinue reading "July 4th at the Colonial Courthouse"
As a part of our focus on America's 250th anniversary we are excited to welcome children with their adults to experience an array of activities at the History Center MuseumContinue reading "History Explorers- Centennial Celebrations"
Enjoy an unforgettable night at the History Center with our historic mixology program! July's session of Spirits of the Past will include cocktails from the 1970s with a focus on America's Bicentennial celebrations in 1976. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about mixology history, our local community, and more over two cocktails. Your ticketsContinue reading "Spirits of the Past"
When the British captured Philadelphia in the fall of 1777, the Continental Congress made York the capital from which it would conduct the war, and take the first step towardContinue reading "Revolutionary York Walking Tour"
This summer, 4th–6th graders can step inside the American founding story — exploring the Declaration of Independence, touring historic sites, and discovering how York County shaped a nation.
This summer, 4th–6th graders can step inside the American founding story — exploring the Declaration of Independence, touring historic sites, and discovering how York County shaped a nation.
We are excited to welcome authors Michael Shupp and Scott Mingus on August 8th to speak about "Fearless Sons of War" The 200th Pennsylvania Volunteers in the Civil War. About the Book: In the summer of 1864, President Abraham Lincoln called for 500,000 men to join the Union Army to replenish ranks depleted by diseaseContinue reading "Second Saturday – August"
Join us to learn about the churches and cemeteries tied to downtown York. These places of worship and burial tell a deeper story when our guides highlight the people connected to these places. Tours will kick off from the History Center Museum. We suggest to order your tickets ahead of time as this allows usContinue reading "Cemeteries & Churches Walking Tour"