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250 at Old York

250 at Old York!

Join us this season as we commemorate the country’s Semiquincentennial with new events and programs. Learn about York’s history during the Revolutionary Period—from York’s early days as a Loyalist-leaning town due to the economic ties to Britain of its wealthy residents—to York’s Tea Party on September 15, 1774 where town members boarded Jonathan Sayward’s ship and confiscated fifty pounds of English tea in an ardent demonstration of patriotism. Upon hearing the news of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, a group of sixty men swiftly responded, preparing to join the cause on
April 21, 1775. Many residents from York went on to serve as soldiers and sailors during the war.

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Upcoming Events

Memorial Day at Old York: 250 at Old York Season Opening and Community Free Day

Monday, May 25, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Old York Museum Center, 3 Lindsay Road, York, ME 03909
FREE
Please join us on Memorial Day as we kick off our 250 at Old York season, which commemorates the nation's Semiquincentennial with programs highlighting York's Revolutionary-era history. Admission is FREE to all as we celebrate Old York's opening day!
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Springtime Tea

Saturday, May 9, 2026
Seatings at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Old York Museum Center, 3 Lindsay Road, York, ME 03909
$20 / $15 members
Did you know that York, Maine held its own Tea Party on September 15, 1774? The act demonstrated the town's patriotism. As we continue to commemorate America’s 250th this season, please join us for a springtime tea in historic Jefferds Tavern.
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Jane's Walk

Saturday, May 2, 2026
8:30 a.m. start; 90-minute duration
This year Old York is participating in Jane's Walk, which is a global festival of free, volunteer-led walking conversations inspired by community activist Jane Jacobs. The 90-minute York walk will take participants along the York River and will include many historical landmarks.
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Webinar: The Influence of Joe Polis' Woodcraft on Henry David Thoreau with David B. Raymond

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
6:00 p.m. ET
Zoom
FREE
David B. Raymond highlights the influence of Thoreau’s third Native American guide, Joe Polis. Polis’ ability to travel through the woods in harmony with nature shaped and deepened Thoreau's Transcendentalist beliefs.
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Revolution Q&A with Historian Dr. Alan Taylor

RECORDING AVAILABLE
FREE
As part of a consortium of York County historical organizations, Old York will be hosting award-winning historian and author, Dr. Alan Taylor, for a virtual discussion on the American Revolution and its Maine connections.
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Our historic buildings are closed for the 2025 season, but we will reopen on May 25, 2026.

Visit the Upcoming Events section of the website for a full schedule of our year-round programming and the Research Center at Beech Ridge is open all year by appointment.

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Benefactors

Ballou Law
The Beachmere Inn
Estes Oil Burner Service, Inc.
Kennebunk Savings
Optima Dermatology

 

Patrons

Amidon Family Dentistry
Camp Eaton, Inc.
Clark & Howell
Ellis Insurance Agency
Fox’s Lobster House
Stonewall Kitchen
Wiggly Bridge Distillery
Williams Realty Partners

Friends

Fifield Building Restoration

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