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York County History Center The York County History Center is a not-for-profit educational institution.
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If you bought water today at Oyster Festival, there's a pretty good chance it was water donated by Jack Giambalvo Family...
10/18/2026

If you bought water today at Oyster Festival, there's a pretty good chance it was water donated by Jack Giambalvo Family of Dealerships. We appreciate their generous support of the event and hope it helped keep everybody hydrated.

Happening now at the History Center: Neicy DeShields-Moulton traces her family’s roots back to the early days of the Che...
10/18/2026

Happening now at the History Center: Neicy DeShields-Moulton traces her family’s roots back to the early days of the Chesapeake Bay oyster trade. It’s the story behind what’s on your plate today.

Didn’t make it to her talk? You can learn more about her story on the History Uncovered blog on our website.

Lots of parking options if you're coming to the Oyster Festival. This map can help you decide. Three of the closest are:...
10/18/2026

Lots of parking options if you're coming to the Oyster Festival. This map can help you decide. Three of the closest are:
Susquehanna Commerce lot, across the creek from the festival
White Rose Bar & Grill lot, access from Beaver Street
The Central Market parking deck, access from Philadelphia Street

There's also space behind the History Center, access from Pershing Avenue

And there's handicap parking in the small lot across from our front entrance, access from Pershing Avenue.

10/18/2026

We are almost ready! In one hour, the 52nd Fall Oyster Festival opens, and it’s the biggest festival ever. A new Kids Corral — with alpacas! — and Golden Plough Marketplace with dozens of makers and artisans. Easy-to-find restrooms and faster checkout lines. And an expanded menu with lots of food choices, including tasty desserts and, of course, oysters! See you starting at 11!

Part of the YCHC team at the History Center Museum is ! Don’t forget to snap a photo with Reddy inside the History Cent...
10/18/2026

Part of the YCHC team at the History Center Museum is !

Don’t forget to snap a photo with Reddy inside the History Center Museum, post it, tag York County History Center and use the hashtag . One winner gets a free History Center membership. Already a member? Gift it to a friend.

The museum is free all day, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reddy will be waiting.

The 52nd Annual Fall Oyster Festival, presented by White Rose Bar and Grill, is today, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Colonial...
10/18/2026

The 52nd Annual Fall Oyster Festival, presented by White Rose Bar and Grill, is today, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Colonial Complex in downtown York, and it’s more than just oysters. Maryland crab soup, pulled pork, bacon on a stick, cold b**r, live music, an alpaca petting zoo, free tours of the Gates House and Plough Tavern and some great new Oyster Fest merch. All on what will be a spectacular fall day. Admission is free; food and drinks are pay as you go. See you soon!

Tomorrow at the Fall Oyster Festival presented by Whiterose Bar and Grill, go find Reddy.Snap a photo with Reddy inside ...
10/17/2026

Tomorrow at the Fall Oyster Festival presented by Whiterose Bar and Grill, go find Reddy.

Snap a photo with Reddy inside the History Center Museum, post it, tag York County History Center and use the hashtag . One winner gets a free History Center membership. Already a member? Gift it to a friend.

The museum is free all day, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reddy will be waiting.

ONE MORE SLEEP! Show if hands 👋 : Who's excited for the Fall Oyster Festival presented by White Rose Bar and Grill?! Whi...
10/17/2026

ONE MORE SLEEP!

Show if hands 👋 : Who's excited for the Fall Oyster Festival presented by White Rose Bar and Grill?!

White Rose Bar and Grill’s Maryland crab soup. Susie Ques LLC's pulled pork and mac & cheese. Wired Chef's salads. Cold b**r, Wyndridge Farm's Caramel Apple C***r and vodka for oyster shooters from Holla Spirits. 7,000 raw Chesapeake oysters! Shear Heaven Alpaca Farm's alpaca petting zoo, free tours of the Gates House and Plough Tavern and a marketplace full of local artisans.

Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Colonial Complex in downtown York. Free admission.

For details on the menu, parking and the day's schedule: yorkhistorycenter.org/falloysterfest

TWO DAYS TO GOThe 52nd Annual Fall Oyster Festival comes with a little extra something!Thinking about becoming a York Co...
10/17/2026

TWO DAYS TO GO

The 52nd Annual Fall Oyster Festival comes with a little extra something!
Thinking about becoming a York County History Center member? Sunday, Oct. 18, is the perfect time to join!

🎉 Save 20% on all new and gift memberships. Use this code at checkout: FOF20
🏈 Every eligible new or gift membership will be entered into a drawing for 4 Penn State vs. Purdue football tickets and a parking pass for the Oct. 31 game!
🆓 The first 12 qualifying Family/Dual memberships will also receive a FREE oyster stuffie!

Offers valid Sunday only, so set an alarm!

Come celebrate Oyster Festival, discover all the perks of membership, and take advantage of this one-day special.

Use the link in our profile to learn more about membership.

TWO DAYS TO GOThe 52nd Annual Fall Oyster Festival comes with a little extra something!Thinking about becoming a York Co...
10/16/2026

TWO DAYS TO GO

The 52nd Annual Fall Oyster Festival comes with a little extra something!
Thinking about becoming a York County History Center member? Sunday, Oct. 18, is the perfect time to join!

🎉 Save 20% on all new and gift memberships. Use this code at checkout: FOF20
🏈 Every eligible new or gift membership will be entered into a drawing for 4 Penn State vs. Purdue football tickets and a parking pass for the Oct. 31 game!
🆓 The first 12 qualifying Family/Dual memberships will also receive a FREE oyster stuffie!

Offers valid Sunday only, so set an alarm!

Come celebrate Oyster Festival, discover all the perks of membership, and take advantage of this one-day special.

Use the link in the comments to learn more about membership. ⬇️⬇️

Address

121 N. Pershing Avenue
York, PA
17401

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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+17178481587

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