Treasures and Trinkets
Find bargains just in time for Valentine's Day at this special two-day sale supporting the History Center.
Find bargains just in time for Valentine's Day at this special two-day sale supporting the History Center.
Take part in a day of family fun and learning with our quarterly Second Saturday Family Day! The History Center Museum holds many stories and artifacts, Family Day-Black History MonthContinue reading "Second Saturday- February"
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. TwoContinue reading "Miss Lydia’s Church"
January's 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 throughContinue reading "Coffee & Conversation"
Family history and cemetery research
Test your knowledge of historic events, pop culture, and more when you attend Tacos & Trivia on March 6 at the History Center Museum. Taco supplies will be provided toContinue reading "First Friday- March"
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 activityContinue reading "Second Saturday- March"
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- TuesdayContinue 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 manyContinue reading "A Date With History"