York County's new history center welcomes in the public

YORK, Pa. — The York County History Center is opening to the public Friday at 10 a.m., after an almost decade-long project.

It's a museum meant to tell the wide range of stories that made York County what it is today.

The Center is celebrating its grand opening through a three-day event offering free admission, discounted memberships, and all sorts of other festivities.

Here's a look at what's happening throughout the weekend:

First Friday: Aug. 2

• Free Admission
• Open Extended Hours:  10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• First Friday entertainment with pianist Michael Gilliland
• Book signing with Jim McClure

Saturday: Aug. 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Free Admission
• Community Celebration with:
  • Cultural Performances
    • Lawilowan American Indians
    • Susquehanna Travelers Folk Music
    • Temple Guard
    • Frank Little Bear
  • Art Making Activities
    • Rosa Catterall
    • Annalisa Gojmerac
    • Photobooth
  • Food Trucks
    • Bev’s Jamaican Cuisine
    • Sazon on Wheels
    • Brotherly Love Scratch Kitchen
    • Bubble Wow Waffle
  • Face Painting by Luz and more!

Sunday: Aug. 4 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

• Launch of “Sundays in the City” Initiative to promote Sunday business hours
  • Perrydell Ice Cream Truck
• Free Admission

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