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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51st Annual Oyster Festival

“It’s more than just oysters”

The 51st Annual Oyster Festival will be held Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Colonial Complex, 157 W. Market St., on Pershing Avenue between Market and Philadelphia streets in downtown York!
The History Center is proud to offer up the traditions and the bounty of the Bay! From the slurp of oysters on the half shell, to the creamy richness of oyster stew, and from the spicy-ness of steamed shrimp to the crispy sweetness of York County apple fritters, this is our way of saying “Hello Fall” and continuing the tradition of this beloved event at the York County History Center.

Free Admission, all food is “pay as you eat!”

Oyster Festival includes traditional seafood offerings as well as yummy, non-seafood items. This year look for the addition of some your favorite local food, beer and wine offerings, and a table of desserts and treats from the Friends of the York County History Center. As always, local music will fill the air, and interactive activities for kids, demos and artisan craftsmen will be on the bill. There is something for everyone!