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Due to the extreme heat, afternoon tours of the Colonial Complex are cancelled this week.

Special July 4 hours – The History Center Museum and Colonial Court House will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Click here for more details.

On July 11 the Fire Museum will open at 12:30 pm.

 

Second Saturday Series

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Explore the diverse history of York and beyond

This Second Saturday series is taking on a new look as we offer Second Saturday: History Explorers throughout the year.  The lecture portion of this series that many enjoy will be offered the months we do not have family programming. This program series is possible due to support from NiSource and Columbia Gas.

 

July 11 | 11:30 AM

History Explorers is a hands-on approach for youth to engage with history tied to a specific theme. July’s theme in connection to America’s 250th anniversary this year is Centennial Celebrations. There is a $5 fee per each student who attends.

History Explorer Activities

Upcoming Second Saturday!

Sat, Jul 11 at 10:30am

History Explorers- Centennial Celebrations

A Second Saturday Program
As a part of our focus on America's 250th anniversary we are excited to welcome children with their adults to experience an array of activities at the History Center Museum on July 11! The newly named History Explorers is an opportunity for guests to engage in hands-on activities tied to...
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History Explorers Activities

  • Lafayette returns (50th)
  • Tastes of the Centennial (1876)
  • Inventions of the Centennial (1876)
  • How did you Celebrate? (2026)
  • And more

Second Saturday Schedule

July 11

History Explorers- Hands-on youth activities

Theme- Centennial Celebrations

$5 per student, members are free to attend

August 8

“Fearless Sons of War” The 200th Pennsylvania Volunteers in the Civil War

Author presentation with Michael J. Shupp & Scott L. Mingus

$5 per person, members are free to attend