Countdown to transformation!
Our future vision for the York County History Center is a new campus that serves as a major cultural anchor and community space in downtown York. This former electricity-generating plant transformed York County 150 years ago. Our new museum is poised to do the same things, starting this summer!Learn more>
Historical Society Museum
Located at 250 East Market Street is the headquarters of the History Center. The museum features some of the History Center’s diverse exhibits housed in a building that is itself a historical artifact.
Agricultural & Industrial Museum
Explore York County’s vast contributions to the progress of agricultural and industry at the History Center’s Agricultural & Industrial Museum. The museum highlights over 300 years of transportation and agriculture.
Seasonal Sites
The Golden Plough Tavern, the General Horatio Gates House, the Colonial Courthouse, and the Fire Museum are all located along West Market Street and are open seasonally April through November.
Library & Archives
The Library & Archives, located on East Market Street, houses an extensive collection, including genealogy and family history, decorative arts, community organizations, and more.
Blog: History Uncovered
In our History Uncovered blog, we make the past come alive by telling stories about the people, places and things that shaped the York County of yesterday and help us understand who we are today..
Historical Society Museum
Located at 250 East Market Street is the headquarters of the History Center. The museum features some of the History Center’s diverse exhibits housed in a building that is itself a historical artifact.
Agricultural & Industrial Museum
Explore York County’s vast contributions to the progress of agricultural and industry at the History Center’s Agricultural & Industrial Museum. The museum highlights over 300 years of transportation and agriculture.
Seasonal Sites
The Golden Plough Tavern, the General Horatio Gates House, the Colonial Courthouse, and the Fire Museum are all located along West Market Street and are open seasonally April through November.
Library & Archives
The Library & Archives, located on East Market Street, houses an extensive collection, including genealogy and family history, decorative arts, community organizations, and more.
Blog: History Uncovered
In our History Uncovered blog, we make the past come alive by telling stories about the people, places and things that shaped the York County of yesterday and help us understand who we are today.
The difference YOU make
The York County History Center is grateful for your support and commitment to this very special place. As a member, supporter or volunteer, you make history come alive.
The difference YOU make
The York County History Center is grateful for your support and commitment to this very special place. As a member, supporter or volunteer, you make history come alive.
Events & Programs
ALLVETS
04-24-2024
04-24-2024
Presented by York County History Center at York County Historical Society Museum, York
April 24th 2024 - Jason Knowles who served in the Marines in Khanashin, Afghanistan 2011.
In person registration: Click Here
Zoom registration: Click Here
ALLVETS is a non-profit organization, founded in 2015 by the late Jim Bean, a Vietnam...
[more+]April 24th 2024 - Jason Knowles who served in the Marines in Khanashin, Afghanistan 2011.
In person registration: Click Here
Zoom registration: Click Here
ALLVETS is a non-profit organization, founded in 2015 by the late Jim Bean, a Vietnam veteran, to collect the stories of local veterans. Each month a different veteran from any branch of the military who served in any capacity shares his or her story about their service to our country.
The ALLVETS meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm at the Historical Society Museum, 250 E. Market St., York. Occasionally, special round tables are held on Saturdays. Due to the holiday schedule, no programs are held in November or December. Meetings are FREE and open to the public. For more information, please visit ALLVETS.US or e-mail ALLVETS1York@gmail.com.
[less-]Tags: History & Heritage
Go Green in the City
04-27-2024
04-27-2024
Presented by York County History Center at Colonial Complex, York
Activities on the grounds of the Colonial Complex include:
First floor tours of the Golden Plough Tavern and General Horatio Gates House for a donation of $2 per person. Tours run every 15 minutes.
Explore our colonial garden with the...
Activities on the grounds of the Colonial Complex include:
First floor tours of the Golden Plough Tavern and General Horatio Gates House for a donation of $2 per person. Tours run every 15 minutes.
Explore our colonial garden with the Garden Club of York.
Play colonial games and take part in activities from colonial life.
Grab a friend to play a game of graces
Try your hand at helping to make linen with our flax break
Look at the world from a new view using our colonial stilts
[less-]Tags: History & Heritage, Kids & Family, Community
ALLVETS
04-24-2024
04-24-2024
Presented by York County History Center at York County Historical Society Museum, York
April 24th 2024 - Jason Knowles who served in the Marines in Khanashin, Afghanistan 2011.
In person registration: Click Here
Zoom registration: Click Here
ALLVETS is a non-profit organization, founded in 2015 by the late Jim Bean, a Vietnam...
[more+]April 24th 2024 - Jason Knowles who served in the Marines in Khanashin, Afghanistan 2011.
In person registration: Click Here
Zoom registration: Click Here
ALLVETS is a non-profit organization, founded in 2015 by the late Jim Bean, a Vietnam veteran, to collect the stories of local veterans. Each month a different veteran from any branch of the military who served in any capacity shares his or her story about their service to our country.
The ALLVETS meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm at the Historical Society Museum, 250 E. Market St., York. Occasionally, special round tables are held on Saturdays. Due to the holiday schedule, no programs are held in November or December. Meetings are FREE and open to the public. For more information, please visit ALLVETS.US or e-mail ALLVETS1York@gmail.com.
[less-]Tags: History & Heritage
Go Green in the City
04-27-2024
04-27-2024
Presented by York County History Center at Colonial Complex, York
Activities on the grounds of the Colonial Complex include:
First floor tours of the Golden Plough Tavern and General Horatio Gates House for a donation of $2 per person. Tours run every 15 minutes.
Explore our colonial garden with the...
Activities on the grounds of the Colonial Complex include:
First floor tours of the Golden Plough Tavern and General Horatio Gates House for a donation of $2 per person. Tours run every 15 minutes.
Explore our colonial garden with the Garden Club of York.
Play colonial games and take part in activities from colonial life.
Grab a friend to play a game of graces
Try your hand at helping to make linen with our flax break
Look at the world from a new view using our colonial stilts
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