Fastnacht Day with the Friends
Pick up free fastnachts and a beverage and chat with the Friends on Fastnacht Day
Pick up free fastnachts and a beverage and chat with the Friends on Fastnacht Day
ZOOM ONLY. For the February Roundtable, Walter Stahr looks at the rivalry between Abraham Lincoln and his Treasury Secretary, Salmon P. Chase.
In January 1924, in the middle of a snowstorm, in the middle of the night, four people, two sets of strangers, came together. Two were White; two were Black. Two were female; two were male. Two were steeped in religion; two were centered in astronomy. All were wishing for better relations between the races. WhatContinue reading "Miss Lydia’s Church"
The focus will be The American Revolution by Ken Burns Please note we suggest you watch The American Revolution by Ken Burns on PBS. There is an additional fee through the PBS Passport app if you did not watch the series when it premiered. If you are planning to view the docuseries, PBS provides anContinue reading "Coffee & Conversation"
Family history and cemetery research
Test your knowledge of historic events, pop culture and more and enjoy free tacos on First Friday.
In March we are making our way to Continental Square for the Saint Patrick's Day parade as they celebrate their 40th year. Find us for a history related children's activity with our Manager of School Programs, Valerie Long, Ph.D. More details coming soon. No registration needed!
The Fire Museum and Colonial Complex will re-open for the 2026 season on Saturday, April 4. Days of the week to keep in mind when visiting our seasonal sites- Tuesday through Saturday we offer tours of the Colonial Complex, and Saturday's the Fire Museum is open. Our Colonial Complex is only available to viewed byContinue reading "Seasonal Sites Re-open"
Save the date! When York Continental Congress delegate and future signer of the Declaration of Independence James Smith gave York’s first public reading of the Declaration, he realized that many people didn’t yet understand why it mattered or what independence would truly mean for them. So, he did something remarkable: He explained it, connecting boldContinue reading "A Date With History"
Visit us at the Colonial Courthouse during Go Green in the City from 10 am until noon. This is a chance to get a glimpse into the Colonial Courthouse, no formal tours will be provided during this time but you are welcome to ask our guide(s) questions. Other details about Go Green in the CityContinue reading "Go Green in the City"