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
Murals Walking Tours
04-05-2024
04-05-2024
Presented by York County History Center at York County Historical Society Museum, YorkFri, Apr 05 @ 7:30 pm - less dates and times
Join us for our First Friday walking tour series. These free half hour walking tours will highlight different topics and periods of history. They are just a taste of what our full hour to hour and a half walking tours are. This month we’ll...
[more+]Join us for our First Friday walking tour series. These free half hour walking tours will highlight different topics and periods of history. They are just a taste of what our full hour to hour and a half walking tours are. This month we’ll begin with our Murals tour. Meet us at our sandwich board on the corner W Clark and N Beaver. Tours will kick off from our sandwich board at 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30.
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South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society
04-07-2024
04-07-2024
Presented by York County History Center at York County Historical Society Museum, YorkApril 7, 2024 – Aaron McWilliams – Research at the New Pennsylvania State Archives Building
For In-Person registration: Click Here
For Zoom link: Click Here
** Two computer stations will be available in the Meeting Hall starting at 1:00...
[more+]April 7, 2024 – Aaron McWilliams – Research at the New Pennsylvania State Archives Building
For In-Person registration: Click Here
For Zoom link: Click Here
** Two computer stations will be available in the Meeting Hall starting at 1:00 for anyone interested in using Newspapers.com or Ancestry.com. Please contact Nicole Smith to reserve a computer.
The presentation will provide a detailed look at the new State Archives building and its search room operations. It will cover basic search room policies and procedures and, in general, what researchers can expect when visiting the new facility. The presentation will also cover new and proposed changes to onsite and remote reference services and updates on various Archives projects.
The South Central Pennsylvania Genealogy Society holds monthly meetings in the Meeting Hall of the York County History Center, at 250 East Market Street, York, Pennsylvania unless otherwise noted. Meetings are FREE and open to the public. For more information visit the SCPGS website http://www.scpgs.org.
South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society, Inc. (SCPGS) is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization of genealogists. Their purpose is to encourage and promote an interest in genealogy by collecting and preserving materials related to genealogy, encouraging the compilation and publication of family genealogies and histories, publishing materials of interest and benefit to members, holding meetings for the education of members and the public, and offering financial and volunteer support to the library at the York County History Center.
[less-]Tags: History & Heritage
Murals Walking Tours
04-05-2024
04-05-2024
Presented by York County History Center at York County Historical Society Museum, YorkFri, Apr 05 @ 7:30 pm - less dates and times
Join us for our First Friday walking tour series. These free half hour walking tours will highlight different topics and periods of history. They are just a taste of what our full hour to hour and a half walking tours are. This month we’ll...
[more+]Join us for our First Friday walking tour series. These free half hour walking tours will highlight different topics and periods of history. They are just a taste of what our full hour to hour and a half walking tours are. This month we’ll begin with our Murals tour. Meet us at our sandwich board on the corner W Clark and N Beaver. Tours will kick off from our sandwich board at 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30.
[less-]Tags: Free Events, History & Heritage, Community
South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society
04-07-2024
04-07-2024
Presented by York County History Center at York County Historical Society Museum, YorkApril 7, 2024 – Aaron McWilliams – Research at the New Pennsylvania State Archives Building
For In-Person registration: Click Here
For Zoom link: Click Here
** Two computer stations will be available in the Meeting Hall starting at 1:00...
[more+]April 7, 2024 – Aaron McWilliams – Research at the New Pennsylvania State Archives Building
For In-Person registration: Click Here
For Zoom link: Click Here
** Two computer stations will be available in the Meeting Hall starting at 1:00 for anyone interested in using Newspapers.com or Ancestry.com. Please contact Nicole Smith to reserve a computer.
The presentation will provide a detailed look at the new State Archives building and its search room operations. It will cover basic search room policies and procedures and, in general, what researchers can expect when visiting the new facility. The presentation will also cover new and proposed changes to onsite and remote reference services and updates on various Archives projects.
The South Central Pennsylvania Genealogy Society holds monthly meetings in the Meeting Hall of the York County History Center, at 250 East Market Street, York, Pennsylvania unless otherwise noted. Meetings are FREE and open to the public. For more information visit the SCPGS website http://www.scpgs.org.
South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society, Inc. (SCPGS) is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization of genealogists. Their purpose is to encourage and promote an interest in genealogy by collecting and preserving materials related to genealogy, encouraging the compilation and publication of family genealogies and histories, publishing materials of interest and benefit to members, holding meetings for the education of members and the public, and offering financial and volunteer support to the library at the York County History Center.
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