York County History Center

Book Blast returns in June for 2026! The Friends present one of their most popular fundraising events June 4, 5 and 6 at the Agricultural & Industrial Museum, 217 W. Princess St. The Friends collect donated, gently used books throughout the spring and organize thousands of books into one of the community’s biggest used book sales. The schedule for this year’s sale looks like this: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, June 4 – History Center members only. 10 a.m. to

The next Writers’ Roundtable meeting will be Thursday June 4 at 7 p.m. This program will be in person and available in Zoom. Registration coming soon.

Book Blast returns in June for 2026! The Friends present one of their most popular fundraising events, continuing June 5 and 6 at the Agricultural & Industrial Museum, 217 W. Princess St. The Friends collect donated, gently used books throughout the spring and organize thousands of books into one of the community’s biggest used book sales. The schedule for the remaining dates of this year’s sale looks like this: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, June 5 10 a.m. t

See our friends at the front desk to sign in and admission will be pay what you wish. Admission can be paid in cash, or card. Suggested donation of $10 in cash, or card. Explore the History Center Museum galleries during First Friday for a donation.

Book Blast returns in June for 2026! The Friends present one of their most popular fundraising events, with the final day June 6 at the Agricultural & Industrial Museum, 217 W. Princess St. The Friends collect donated, gently used books throughout the spring and organize thousands of books into one of the community’s biggest used book sales. The schedule for the final day of the sale is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 6.

Book talk with author Dr. Emily Sneff discussing the Declaration of Independence at the moment of its creation in 1776

We are excited to welcome author and historian Dr. Emily Sneff to the History Center Museum! She will be presenting about her book “When the Declaration of Independence Was News.” Dr. Sneff is an early American historian and leading expert on the Declaration of Independence. She earned her Ph.D. in history from William & Mary. She is a consulting curator for exhibitions marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration at the

Sunday June 14 – Henry James Young Awards This program will be held in person and also on Zoom. Registration coming soon. The Henry James Young Award provides South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society with a means of honoring significant accomplishments in the field of local genealogy and history. The award is named for Henry James Young, a local genealogist and historian. Mr. Young was a librarian at the Historical Society of York County (now the York Coun

All roads lead to York County and the county is the center of the universe. No doubt. You’d be hard pressed to find another county north of the Mason-Dixon Line with American Revolution and Civil War stories as rich. The 250th anniversaries of the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation give us an opportunity to look at connections between the two wars, spaced only about 85 years apart. Jim McClure will present about military, historical, cultural and political connections b

Documentary preview about Eisenhower's 1919 motorized military convoy, followed by expert panel discussion and live taping of 'The Spark' with Asia Tabb

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

This year kicks off 250th anniversary celebrations throughout the United States. Join us in November to continue the year of celebrations as we highlight the Articles of Confederation, one of America’s first founding documents. The event will take place on November 14, 2026 from 10 am until 3 pm. We are welcoming in a range of historic tradespeople, reenactors, musicians, and more. Check back this summer for more details about our event this Fall.