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  • Adjusted Tour Schedule

    Tours have shifted for the day, please consider visiting us for Colonial Complex tour at 2 pm.

  • Coffee & Conversation

    York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

    Our next session will be April 22 with a focus on Veterans and Army Veteran Alex Kelly will be in attendance to discuss her experiences in Desert Storm. Alex Kelly is a graduate of William Penn High School and has spent a large portion of her life in York County. She holds two degrees inContinue reading "Coffee & Conversation"

    $5

  • Spirits of the Past

    York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

    Enjoy an unforgettable night at the History Center with our historic mixology program! We're celebrating National Gardening Month in April, and attendees will enjoy two flowery cocktails: the Aviation, a classic Prohibition-era drink made with crème de violette, which gives it a signature pale blue/purple color and floral notes; and Elderflower Mojito, which adds a noteContinue reading "Spirits of the Past"

  • Adjusted Tour Schedule

    Tours have shifted for the day, please consider visiting us for Colonial Complex tour at 2 pm.

  • Adjusted Tour Schedule

    Tours have shifted for the day, please consider visiting us for Colonial Complex tour at 2 pm.

  • Give Local York

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    York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

    Support the History Center during this year's Give Local York and join us in the work of collecting and sharing the stories of York County's history.

    Free

  • Organ Concert – Give Local York

    York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

    We are excited to welcome local organist Daniel Brownell to play a daytime concert on May 1 at the History Center Museum. Daniel is Director of Music Ministries and Worship at First Presbyterian Church in York. This event is part of Give Local York! Admission is by donation, and you may choose the ticket level thatContinue reading "Organ Concert – Give Local York"

  • Pizza & Pajamas

    York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

    During First Friday on Give Local York we are offering a fun experience for all ages! Pizza & Pajamas is an opportunity for people to come to the museum in lounge wear/pajamas, enjoy some pizza and activities. Activities for the evening Showing of Liberty's Kids- Valley Forge episode which features York's part in the AmericanContinue reading "Pizza & Pajamas"

  • Friends Spring Luncheon

    York College of Pennsylvania 441 Country Club Road, York, PA, United States

    Join the Friends of the History Center for their annual Spring Luncheon and the latest in their If These Walls Could Talk programs. For this year's luncheon, explore the twists and turns in the history of York College, from its founding in 1787 to its exciting growth on the edge of York today. Pat PoetContinue reading "Friends Spring Luncheon"

    $85

  • Manufacturing York

    York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

    Why did a gifted man of the cloth leave the ministry to manufacture washing machines? How did an ex preacher, so poor at one time he could not afford to fix the roof on his house, become a wealthy man and the leading industrialist in the history of York? How did five exiting companies employingContinue reading "Manufacturing York"

  • World War II Briefings

    York County History Center Museum 121 North Pershing Ave., York, PA, United States

    Our World War II Briefings program is biannual. The program dates fall closely with Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) and Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) in May and August. York has a rich history connected to World War II. For May's session, we will welcome in Steven Smith, Richard Robinson and Mike SigginsContinue reading "World War II Briefings"