Membership has "Revolutionary" advantages!
Start or renew your membership today to enjoy exclusive early access to exciting America 250 programs and events throughout the year.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be among the very first to step inside the upcoming Revolutionary York exhibit, exploring York County’s critical role in the American Revolution. Get an up-close look at rare artifacts, uncover powerful local stories, and experience the exhibit before it opens to the public this summer!
Why Membership Matters
At the History Center, we’re dedicated to bringing York County’s rich history to life. Together, we uncover hidden stories, explore local treasures, and deepen our understanding of the people and events that shaped our community. This work inspires curiosity, strengthens our sense of place, and builds a shared identity rooted in the past.
When you become a member, you join a vibrant community of curious minds.
Membership includes:
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Free or discounted access to exhibits
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Unlimited use of our nationally renowned library and archives (trace your family tree!)
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Special event and program invitations and discounts
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Hands-on learning opportunities for all ages
Whether you visit in person or connect online, membership offers year-round access to York County’s remarkable history.
Your support also makes this work possible: caring for collections, maintaining historic buildings, and providing specialized resources that bring history to life every day.
Be Part of the Story
Start or renew your membership today and help preserve, share, and celebrate York County’s history for generations to come.
Membership
Take pride in supporting the Museum’s mission to understand the past to illuminate the future, through inclusive, authentic storytelling, and preservation.
Already a Museum Member? Check out our events page to take advantage of your benefits!
General Membership
- Unlimited free admission to our museums and historic sites
- Discounted admission for guests to all museums and historic sites
- Free admission to our nationally-recognized research library and archives
- Free copy of Journal of York County Heritage — our scholarly publication issued annually
- One-year subscription to CenterPiece — our members-only newsletter
- Participation in Time Travelers, a reciprocal benefits program with other museums across the country. View the list of participating museums here.
- Invitations to and discounts on special events, programs, lectures and workshops
- 10% discount in Museum Shops year-round (20% discount in Museum Shops on the second Saturday of each month)
- Members-only Holiday Open House with 20% Discount in Museum Shop
- New member orientation
- Two (2) complimentary one-day guest passes to our museums and historic sites
- Email updates and notifications
Senior Individual $45.00
Basic Membership Benefits for one adult age 65 and older
Individual $55.00
Basic Membership Benefits for one adult age 18-64
Senior Plus $60.00
Basic Membership Benefits for two adults in the same household with one person age 65 and older, and up to four grandchildren under 18
Family/Dual $70.00
Basic Membership Benefits for two adults and children under 18 in the same household, and up to four grandchildren under 18
Circle Membership
- Basic Membership Benefits at the Family/Dual level
- Invitation to Circle members reception
Pioneer Circle $100.00
- Four (4) complimentary, one-day guest passes to all museums and historic sites
- One (1) focus tour for up to 4 persons of any museum or site
Bonham Circle $250.00
- Six (6) complimentary, one-day guest passes to all museums and historic sites
- One (1) focus tour for up to 6 persons of any museum or site
Confederation Circle $500.00
- 10% discount on one rental of History Center facilities
- Ten (10) complimentary, one-day guest passes to all museums and historic sites
- One (1) focus tour for up to 6 persons of any museum or site
Golden Plough Circle $1,000.00
- 25% discount on one rental of History Center facilities
- Ten (10) complimentary, one-day guest passes to all museums and historic sites
- One (1) focus tour for up to 6 persons of any museum or site
Lafayette Circle $2,500.00 and up
- 50% discount on one rental of History Center facilities
- Ten (10) complimentary, one-day guest passes to all museums and historic sites
- One (1) focus tour for up to 6 persons of any museum or site