York County History Center - Museum, Library, and Archives

Give Local York is here!

Support the History Center during Give Local York and help preserve the stories that make York County’s history so compelling. Launch GLY with us at 6:30 p.m. on April 30 for the second annual History Trivia Night at Gift Horse Brewing Co. On Friday, May 1: join us for an admission-by-donation Tannenberg organ concert at 1 p.m. or a Pizza and PJs First Friday starting at 5. Set your phone alarm for the 24 hours of giving that starts at 7 p.m. Thursday, or get a jump on things and give now! Thank you for helping make history!

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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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Colonial Complex

Agricultural and Industrial Museum

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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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What's On the Calendar

May

Enjoy an unforgettable night April 24 as we celebrate National Gardening Month, with attendees enjoying the Aviation and making their own Elderflower Mojito.

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Blog

History Center receives $10,000 grant for repairs to Gates House, Plough Tavern

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Library & Archives

Bible collections hold wealth of genealogy details

This online collection of family Bibles in the archives includes images of the title page and pages that contain family data: birth and baptismal records, marriages and deaths.

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