Walking Tour: The Story of Colonial York
York was permanently settled beginning in the 1630s by English colonists. Prior to that time, the Abenaki people had been coming to York seasonally for centuries, farming and fishing near […]
York was permanently settled beginning in the 1630s by English colonists. Prior to that time, the Abenaki people had been coming to York seasonally for centuries, farming and fishing near […]
The practice of drinking chocolate began over 3,500 years ago by people indigenous to South America. By the mid-16th century, chocolate had been introduced by Spanish colonists. Learn about the history of chocolate […]
York was permanently settled beginning in the 1630s by English colonists. Prior to that time, the Abenaki people had been coming to York seasonally for centuries, farming and fishing near York River, and calling the region Agamenticus. Throughout the colonial period, York was the county seat for the Province of Maine, the center of legal […]
Please join us this July 4th, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., to celebrate 250 at Old York. Admission is FREE. Visit the Old Gaol, the York Corner Schoolhouse, and the Museum Center, including the Remick Gallery, which features some exciting changes highlighting items from the 18th century. 10:00 a.m. Director’s remarks at the Old Gaol 10:15 […]
York was permanently settled beginning in the 1630s by English colonists. Prior to that time, the Abenaki people had been coming to York seasonally for centuries, farming and fishing near York River, and calling the region Agamenticus. Throughout the colonial period, York was the county seat for the Province of Maine, the center of legal […]
Historic New England and Old York Historical Society present 250 at Old York: The Rising Tide of Revolution. This new tour highlights York’s Loyalist and rebel politics on the eve of […]
York was permanently settled beginning in the 1630s by English colonists. Prior to that time, the Abenaki people had been coming to York seasonally for centuries, farming and fishing near […]
Are you smarter than a Founding Father? Join us at the historic Jefferds Tavern on July 14, 2026, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. and find out! Don’t worry! Not […]
York was permanently settled beginning in the 1630s by English colonists. Prior to that time, the Abenaki people had been coming to York seasonally for centuries, farming and fishing near York River, and calling the region Agamenticus. Throughout the colonial period, York was the county seat for the Province of Maine, the center of legal […]
York was permanently settled beginning in the 1630s by English colonists. Prior to that time, the Abenaki people had been coming to York seasonally for centuries, farming and fishing near […]
Historic New England and Old York Historical Society present 250 at Old York: The Rising Tide of Revolution. This new tour highlights York’s Loyalist and rebel politics on the eve of […]
York was permanently settled beginning in the 1630s by English colonists. Prior to that time, the Abenaki people had been coming to York seasonally for centuries, farming and fishing near York River, and calling the region Agamenticus. Throughout the colonial period, York was the county seat for the Province of Maine, the center of legal […]