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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Admissions, Hours & Tickets

Visit Us

  • Tuesday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Sunday: Noon to 4 p.m. (Museum only)
  • Mondays: closed

Admission

  • Adults: $20 (Sundays $10)
  • Students (6-18): $8
  • Children 5 and younger: FREE every day

Address

York County History Center Museum, Library & Archives
121 N. Pershing Ave.
York PA 17401

Phone Number
717-848-1587

Start Your History Journey Here

The York County History Center offers three museums, four historic sites and a genealogy research library and archives all located within the City of York, PA. The museums cover history from our earliest roots through current day with an emphasis on topics such as colonial times, agriculture, manufacturing, firefighting and the decorative arts. We’ve made your visit to the History Center easy and convenient with a one price admission that enables you to visit all of our museums within the same day. For those visiting on the weekend, a new special two-day pass is also an option. Discounts are available for AAA, Seniors and the Military. Reserving tickets online is highly encouraged.

As always, members of the History Center gain free unlimited access to our museums and library for research. Become a member today and support your History Center throughout the year.

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  • History Center Museum

    Your journey to discover more than 300 years of York County history starts here!  Explore the themes of Building, Growing, Energizing, Making and Doing in 11,000 square feet of exhibit space, with engaging media elements, 9 interactive touchscreens and opportunities to share your history with us.

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  • Colonial Complex

    Explore York’s Revolutionary history at the Colonial Complex. Open for guided tours Tuesday through Saturday, April through November.

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  • Agricultural and Industrial Museum

    Learn about York County’s many contributions to agricultural and industrial progress on a visit to the Agricultural & Industrial Museum. Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 am – 4pm year around.

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  • Fire Museum

    Located in the 1903 Royal Fire House, the museum holds more than 225 years of firefighting equipment. Open Saturdays 10 am-4pm, April through November

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