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The York County History Center provides unique storytelling through multiple historic buildings and museums, as well as invaluable library and archive resources for research. Begin your journey at our new History Center Museum, an immersive, technology-rich experience detailing York County’s history from its Revolutionary beginnings to the present day. Then make time to tour our five historic buildings.Purchase tickets>
History Center Museum
Located at 121 N. Pershing Avenue, the new 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 in the new History Center building on North Pershing, 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..
History Center Museum
Located at 121 N. Pershing Avenue 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 in the new History Center building on North Pershing, 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
01-22-2025
01-22-2025
Presented by York County History Center at York County History Center Museum, Library, and Archives, York
January 22 2025- (Wednesday) Robin Fisher who served in the Army 1969-72. He served in Vietnam as a Liaison with the Vietnamese Military Security Service.
This program is in-person. Click Here to Register.
Missed a program? Please check...
[more+]January 22 2025- (Wednesday) Robin Fisher who served in the Army 1969-72. He served in Vietnam as a Liaison with the Vietnamese Military Security Service.
This program is in-person. Click Here to Register.
Missed a program? Please check our YouTube channel for a program recording.
The ALLVETS meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm at the York County History Center now at 121 N. Pershing Ave. York, PA. There is free parking behind the building. 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.
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.
[less-]Tags: History & Heritage
South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society
02-02-2025
02-02-2025
Presented by York County History Center at York County History Center Museum, Library, and Archives, York
The next program of the South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society will be February 2 at 2:30. Neicy DeShields-Moulton will present “Veiled Chapters of The Hampton Plantation.”
This program will be held in-person and on Zoom. ...
[more+]The next program of the South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society will be February 2 at 2:30. Neicy DeShields-Moulton will present “Veiled Chapters of The Hampton Plantation.”
This program will be held in-person and on Zoom. Registration is recommended for both.
“Veiled Chapters of The Hampton Plantation” is more than just a presentation it is a history lesson; it is a journey of discovery, empathy, and reconciliation. By confronting the obscured narratives right in our backyards, Neicy seeks to deepen our understanding of the complexities of our shared heritage. She hopes to cultivate interest in genealogy among young people and communities, ensuring that these hidden chapters of history are finally brought to light.
[less-]Tags: History & Heritage
ALLVETS
01-22-2025
01-22-2025
Presented by York County History Center at York County History Center Museum, Library, and Archives, York
January 22 2025- (Wednesday) Robin Fisher who served in the Army 1969-72. He served in Vietnam as a Liaison with the Vietnamese Military Security Service.
This program is in-person. Click Here to Register.
Missed a program? Please check...
[more+]January 22 2025- (Wednesday) Robin Fisher who served in the Army 1969-72. He served in Vietnam as a Liaison with the Vietnamese Military Security Service.
This program is in-person. Click Here to Register.
Missed a program? Please check our YouTube channel for a program recording.
The ALLVETS meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm at the York County History Center now at 121 N. Pershing Ave. York, PA. There is free parking behind the building. 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.
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.
[less-]Tags: History & Heritage
South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society
02-02-2025
02-02-2025
Presented by York County History Center at York County History Center Museum, Library, and Archives, York
The next program of the South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society will be February 2 at 2:30. Neicy DeShields-Moulton will present “Veiled Chapters of The Hampton Plantation.”
This program will be held in-person and on Zoom. ...
[more+]The next program of the South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society will be February 2 at 2:30. Neicy DeShields-Moulton will present “Veiled Chapters of The Hampton Plantation.”
This program will be held in-person and on Zoom. Registration is recommended for both.
“Veiled Chapters of The Hampton Plantation” is more than just a presentation it is a history lesson; it is a journey of discovery, empathy, and reconciliation. By confronting the obscured narratives right in our backyards, Neicy seeks to deepen our understanding of the complexities of our shared heritage. She hopes to cultivate interest in genealogy among young people and communities, ensuring that these hidden chapters of history are finally brought to light.
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