York Civil War Roundtable
York Civil War Roundtable
Alpacas and an expanded Kids Corral. A large vendor marketplace. Live music. Maryland crab soup, pulled pork, oysters and cold beer. It’s all at the York County History Center’s Fall Oyster Festival, presented by White Rose Bar & Grill, Sunday, Oct. 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Colonial Complex in downtown York.
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York Civil War Roundtable
Take a two-hour bus ride and immerse yourself in one of the most significant battles of the Civil War.
Enjoy an unforgettable night at the History Center with our historic mixology program! October's session of Spirits of the Past will include cocktails that will get you ready for the cozy fall season! This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about mixology history, our local community, and more over two cocktails. Your tickets include twoContinue reading "Spirits of the Past – SOLD OUT"
Hear the legends of the Cannibal King, the Wildman, and much more as you walk along the spooky streets of Downtown York. Tours will kick off from the History Center Museum. We suggest to order your tickets ahead of time as this allows us prepare the group. You can purchase tickets at the button above.Continue reading "Spooky Walking Tour"
Visit us November 6 for our extended evening hours from 5 pm - 8 pm. Enjoy our $10 discounted ticket price that evening! This is your chance to explore someContinue reading "First Friday – November"
Discover the history of St. John Episcopal Church from 1755 on and York's Liberty Bell at the next If These Walls Could Talk program. Longtime church member Jan Barnhart leads the conversation.
This year kicks off 250th anniversary celebrations throughout the United States. Join us in November to continue the year of celebrations as we highlight the Articles of Confederation, one of America's first founding documents. The event will take place on November 14, 2026 from 10 am until 3 pm. We are welcoming in a rangeContinue reading "Articles of Confederation Day"
Writers' Roundtable
Enjoy an evening with the storytellers of York County for a gathering of history-minded people to share York's history. The program starts at 6:30 p.m., Dec. 8, and will feature June Burk Lloyd, Samantha Dorm, Jeri Jones, Scott Mingus and Stephen H. Smith, more panelists to be shared soon. Doors open at 5:30 pm forContinue reading "History Storytellers"
This is a presentation about the history of the organization not a musical performance. Why are the Glen Rock Carolers widely recognized as the oldest continuously active carol-singing group in America, having sung Old English Carols throughout the town every single year since 1848? Darryl J. Engler, Musical Director, will present an illustrated talk aboutContinue reading "Second Saturday – December"