Volunteer for Keep PA Beautiful

Saturday, July 19, is Keep PA Beautiful Day, and we’re looking for lots of helpers to work on volunteer projects. You will be doing cleaning, painting, repairs and more to the Colonial Complex sites in preparation for America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. All volunteers will receive a free T-shirt, and we’ll have FREE donuts, pizza, coffee and water for everybody. To register: Click on the link below; click on Contact Information and fill in the boxes; click on Saturday, July 19, and scroll down to York and pick a shift.

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History Center Membership

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Become a Member of the History Center

At the History Center, we’re on a mission to bring York County’s rich history to life. Together, we explore hidden stories and discover local treasures that deepen our sense of place, inspire lifelong curiosity, and build a collective identity rooted in our shared past.

Becoming a member means joining a vibrant community of curious minds. Visit our exhibits, explore our library and archives, participate in engaging events, and experience hands-on learning for all ages. Whether you’re a local or connecting with us online, membership gives you year-round access to York County’s remarkable history. And your membership directly supports all of this work: the staff who care for the artifacts, the supplies and resources required, the buildings we maintain.

Come, be a part of our story!

** New, Renewing and Gift Memberships** Due to a software issue, we are currently unable to process your membership online.  To pay by credit card, please call us at 717-848-1587 and we will take care of your membership over the phone. We apologize for this inconvenience and will have the problem resolved soon! We appreciate your patience.

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** New, Renewing and Gift Memberships** Due to a software issue, we are currently unable to process your membership online.  To pay by credit card, please call us at 717-848-1587 and we will take care of your membership over the phone. We apologize for this inconvenience and will have the problem resolved soon!

 

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!

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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
  • 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

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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
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Already a member? Consider a gift to the Annual Fund.

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