HELP PROMOTE FALL OYSTER FESTIVAL: Pick up a Fall Oyster Festival yard sign or two (or three) when you come to First Friday Oct 2. We’re here from 4-7 p.m. Friday, and the Explore York Cultural Fair will happen across the street.
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Kenya Brown Feeser's years of experience in art conservation will be the focus of October's Second Saturday program. Her skills shine through in many ways. One such example is Lafayette's toast a portrait within the new Revolutionary York exhibit. Kenya spent countless hours working to bring this portrait back to life. We hope you canContinue reading "Second Saturday – October"
Jay Davidson - Young Lewis Miller - a presentation and book signing
Crisp autumn air, vibrant colors, live music, amazing food, and fun for the whole family: The Fall Oyster Festival is back, and this year it’s bigger and better than ever. Join us in the heart of historic downtown York for a perfect fall Sunday you won’t want to miss. There’s no better way to celebrate the seasonContinue reading "52nd Fall Oyster Festival"
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 some of the cool interactive elements in the museum galleries. Don’t miss out on the Revolutionary York exhibit on the 3rd floor!
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"