York County History Center Membership

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We at the History Center bring together those passionate about the history of York County to uncover untold stories and discover hidden gems within our community, so that we can ignite a sense of curiosity, inspire lifelong learning, and forge a collective identity rooted in our shared past.

The History Center serves as a community cornerstone where York’s families, students, and workforce meet for public and educational programming, cultural events, exhibits, collections and archive that show, tell, and incite pride in our community.

Join us today as a member so that you can visit and connect with your York County heritage almost any day during the year! Connect with us through our collections, library and archives, and our educational programs that are offered both in person and online so no matter where you are you can feel connected to the History Center.

Join or Give the Gift of Membership

Basic Membership Benefits.

Unlimited free admission to our museums and historic sites
Discounted admission for guests to all museums and historic sites
Free admission to our nationally-recognized research library and archives
Free copy of Journal of York County Heritage — our scholarly publication issued annually
One-year subscription to CenterPiece — our members-only newsletter
Participation in Time Travelers, a reciprocal benefits program with other museums across the country
Invitations to and discounts on special events, programs, lectures and workshops
10% discount in Museum Shops year-round (20% discount in Museum Shops on the second Saturday of each month)
Members-only Holiday Open House with 20% Discount in Museum Shop
New member orientation
Two (2) complimentary one-day guest passes to our museums and historic sites
Email updates and notifications

Senior Individual $45.00 ($3.75/month)

Basic Membership Benefits for one adult age 65 and older

Individual $55.00 ($4.60/month)

Basic Membership Benefits for one adult age 18-64

Senior Plus $60.00 ($5.00/month)

Basic Membership Benefits for two adults in the same household with one person age 65 and older, and up to four grandchildren under 18

Family/Dual $70.00 ($5.85/month)

Basic Membership Benefits for two adults and children under 18 in the same household, and up to four grandchildren under 18

York County History Center Circle Memberships

Basic Membership Benefits at the Family/Dual level
Invitation to Circle members reception

Pioneer Circle $100.00

Four (4) complimentary, one-day guest passes to all museums and historic sites
One (1) focus tour for up to 4 persons of any museum or site

Bonham Circle $250.00

Six (6) complimentary, one-day guest passes to all museums and historic sites
One (1) focus tour for up to 6 persons of any museum or site

Confederation Circle $500.00

10% discount on one rental of History Center facilities
Ten (10) complimentary, one-day guest passes to all museums and historic sites
One (1) focus tour for up to 6 persons of any museum or site

Golden Plough Circle $1,000.00

25% discount on one rental of History Center facilities
Ten (10) complimentary, one-day guest passes to all museums and historic sites
One (1) focus tour for up to 6 persons of any museum or site

Lafayette Circle $2,500.00 and up

50% discount on one rental of History Center facilities
Ten (10) complimentary, one-day guest passes to all museums and historic sites
One (1) focus tour for up to 6 persons of any museum or site

Gift Membership

A History Center membership makes a great gift for the genealogist, history buff and that hard to-buy-for family member, friend or colleague! To gift a membership, click the button below.

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