Second Saturday to bring Underground Railroad to life

Join us at Second Saturday Aug. 9 for Living the Experience, an immersive Underground Railroad reenactment that brings Lancaster’s hidden history to life through interactive storytelling and first-person interpretation. This acclaimed program, housed at Lancaster’s historic Bethel AME Church, has captivated audiences from around the world with its powerful portrayal of the people and events that made Lancaster a crucial stop on the Underground Railroad.

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First Friday

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First Friday is a celebration of our downtown! Each month the York County History Center offers activities to highlight history and fun. In the past we have had York Trivia, Game Night, and themed walking tours. We will continue free half-hour walking tours throughout the year. Each tour takes you around the downtown beginning at the corners of West Clarke and North Beaver St at our sandwich board. Tours will depend on the weather so keep an eye on our social media pages in case tours are cancelled.

Upcoming First Friday Activities:

August 1 join us for pay as you wish late night museum hours from 5 pm – 8 pm at the History Center Museum PLUS an organ concert by Dr. Cameron Wentz at 6 pm!

Stop by our Sandwich board on the corner of W. Clarke Ave and N. Beaver St for 30 minute at 6 pm and 6:45.

 

September 5 join us for pay as you wish late night museum hours from 5 pm – 8 pm at the History Center Museum. In addition we will have Fall Fest craft activities for families. This event was made possible in part by a Downtown Inc First Friday Grant, sponsored by WellSpan Health.