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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 British 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

Special Tour: Answering the Call: York’s Wartime Service

Wednesday, November 11
1:00 p.m.
Old York Museum Center, 3 Lindsay Road, York, ME 03909
FREE (Registration encouraged)
Learn about the history of York's many war memorials.
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Walking Tour: The History of Slavery in York County, Maine

Thursdays from June 4 through August 27; Friday, June 19
1:00 p.m.
Old York Museum Center, 3 Lindsay Road, York, ME 03909
General Admission $10 / Children FREE / Members FREE; FREE for all on June 19
Learn about the history of Slavery in York County during the Colonial Era.
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Walking Tour: 250 at Old York: The Rising Tide of Revolution

Wednesdays and Fridays from June 3 through August 28; Fridays from September 4 through October 23
1:00 p.m.
Old York Museum Center, 3 Lindsay Road, York, ME 03909
General Admission $10 / Children FREE / Members FREE
This tour highlights York's politics and military service during the American Revolution.
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Walking Tour: The Story of Colonial York

Tuesdays from June 2 through August 25; Thursdays from September 3 through October 8
1:00 p.m.
Old York Museum Center, 3 Lindsay Road, York, ME 03909
General Admission $10 / Children FREE / Members FREE
A walking tour through historic York Village.
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After Dark at the Old Gaol Guided Tour

Saturday, September 26, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Old York Museum Center, 3 Lindsay Road, York, ME 03909
$20 per person / $15 members / $15 children (18 and under)
Experience a guided tour of the Old Gaol after dark! The Old Gaol served as the Province of Maine and York Country’s primary prison in the 18th and 19th centuries. Learn about the prisoners, court system, and history of this National Historic Landmark.
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After Dark at the Old Gaol Guided Tour

Saturday, September 12, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Old York Museum Center, 3 Lindsay Road, York, ME 03909
$20 per person / $15 members / $15 children (18 and under)
Experience a guided tour of the Old Gaol after dark! The Old Gaol served as the Province of Maine and York Country’s primary prison in the 18th and 19th centuries. Learn about the prisoners, court system, and history of this National Historic Landmark.
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Our historic buildings are open for the season!

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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