York County History Center - Museum, Library, and Archives

Join us for Lafayette's Bicentennial Ball: June 21

Live Auction • 50/50 Raffle • Elegant Fare • Regency-Era Entertainment
You won’t believe this auction! Paris, New Orleans, stunning jewelry, chef’s table at Bloom, wine tasting at The Handsome Cab, and other unforgettable experiences throughout York and beyond. Maybe you’ll win the 50/50? Take it from the Marquis de Lafayette: Anything’s possible on this special night.

Can’t attend? You can still enter the 50/50 raffle — the winner need not be present at the drawing.

Information and tickets here.

Your History Starts Here

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Explore our ties to Revolutionary past

Tour The Colonial Complex
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Experience the York County History Center, where past and present connect

The History Center is your gateway to discovering the rich history, fascinating people, and vibrant culture of our county, state and nation.

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Library and Archives

Colonial Complex

Agricultural and Industrial Museum

Fire Museum

A Place For Reflection

Renewal Theater offers films to inspire reflection

In a quiet corner of the new History Center Museum, five short films will run on a loop and encourage viewers to consider what renewal means in different contexts.
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