York County History Center

York, Pa. – The York County History Center will open “Revolutionary York,” a major new exhibit exploring York’s pivotal role in the American Revolution, on Friday, July 3. The opening Continue reading "History Center opens ‘Revolutionary York’ exhibit July 3" The post History Center opens ‘Revolutionary York’ exhibit July 3 appeared first on York County History Center .

The funding comes from Americana Corner’s Preserving America Grant program York, Pa. – The York County History Center was one of more than 30 organizations around the country to receive Continue reading "History Center receives $10,000 grant for repairs to Gates House, Plough Tavern" The post History Center receives $10,000 grant for repairs to Gates House, Plough Tavern appeared first on York Co…

A Conversation with Adam Bentz By Dan Fink What does it take to organize history? Adam Bentz, director of the Library and Archives, recently updated “Organizing Archival Records,” the definitive Continue reading "Bringing archival work into the digital age" The post Bringing archival work into the digital age appeared first on York County History Center .

The History Center was proud to again serve as the venue for the 2025 version of History Storytellers. The evening brought together more than 100 history lovers to hear from Continue reading "View all the videos from History Storytellers" The post View all the videos from History Storytellers appeared first on York County History Center .

Dr. Adam Bentz spent three years updating ‘Organizing Archival Records,’ a comprehensive guide to archives management. York, Pa. – Dr. Adam T. Bentz, director of Library & Archives at the Continue reading "History Center library director publishes revised archives guide" The post History Center library director publishes revised archives guide appeared first on York County History Center .

The funding comes from the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission York, Pa. – The York County History Center was one of 31 organizations in Pennsylvania to receive a grant award Continue reading "History Center receives $5,000 grant for digital archival preservation" The post History Center receives $5,000 grant for digital archival preservation appeared first on York County History Center .

Step into the stories of York’s African American community through a new exhibit featuring the Nelson family’s remarkable collection of fraternal society artifacts. These items illuminate the vital role that Continue reading "Nelson family exhibit opens in October" The post Nelson family exhibit opens in October appeared first on York County History Center .

JT Hand, the new chairman of the History Center’s Board of Directors, offered these remarks during the annual meeting in September. I know that the applause is not for me, Continue reading "“We embrace our history”: Incoming chair charts vision for the future" The post “We embrace our history”: Incoming chair charts vision for the future appeared first on York County History Center .

History Center recognized for museum redevelopment project Central Penn Business Journal has selected the York County History Center to receive a 2025 Top Projects Award. Top Projects is an awards Continue reading "History Center named to Business Journal’s 2025 Top Project Awards" The post History Center named to Business Journal’s 2025 Top Project Awards appeared first on York County History Ce…

Benjamin Neely assumes his new responsibilities July 14. He was most recently the chief executive officer of the Berks County History Center in Reading. The York County History Center Board Continue reading "History Center board appoints Benjamin Neely new president/CEO" The post History Center board appoints Benjamin Neely new president/CEO appeared first on York County History Center .

Terri Altland, the center’s vice president of Visitor Engagement, will assume the interim role while the organization continues its search to replace Joan Mummert, who retires April 30. York, Pa. Continue reading "History Center board names interim president and CEO" The post History Center board names interim president and CEO appeared first on York County History Center .