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This program will be held in-person and available on Zoom. In-Person Registration Zoom Registration All roads lead to York County and the county is the center of the universe. No d

Many of the buildings that existed during the Confederate invasion of York still stand on Market Street. This tour leaves from the History Center Museum, where guides will describe what events affected the town and the roles some residents played. Tours will kick off from the History Center Museum. We suggest to order your tickets ahead of time as this allows us prepare the group. You can purchase tickets at the button above. All York walking tours will start and e

Opening July 3, 2026, Revolutionary York tells the story of York County’s pivotal roll in the American Revolution. As part of the America 250 semiquincentennial celebration, this exhibit highlights the experiences of York County’s people in the 1770s through rarely seen artifacts, documents, artwork and images. This was a time of challenges and triumphs, resulting in a new nation. Join us as we commemorate the founding of our country and consider what American independenc

Stop by the Colonial Courthouse on July 4th for our open house. Ask questions about our reconstructed courthouse, learn about York history, and see 18th Century artifacts on display. Want more Revolutionary War history? Head down the block to the History Center Museum and view the newly opened Revolutionary York exhibit in the Brougher Gallery. View the event details here for pricing. The court

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 the theme of the day, for July’s program we will focus on Centennial Celebrations. Activities will be listed soon. $5 for students, free for members.<

Enjoy an unforgettable night at the History Center with our historic mixology program! July’s session of Spirits of the Past will include cocktails from the 1970s with a focus on America’s Bicentennial celebrations in 1976. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about mixology history, our local community, and more over two cocktails. Your tickets include two specialty cocktails- one is a batched cocktail, the other is one participants make with instruction from ou

When the British captured Philadelphia in the fall of 1777, the Continental Congress made York the capital from which it would conduct the war, and take the first step toward creating the United States as we know it. Guides will share stories of local heroes, as well as national notables such as George Washington, and “Mad” Anthony Wayne. Included in this tour is the site of a duel that was to take place between General Horatio Gates and James Wilkinson. Tours will kick o