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1719 Museum - Local History Museum

Operates a local musuem featuring the Herr House and Lancaster Longhouse landmarks. Visitors have an opportunity to learn history, experience a full-sized reproduction of a Native longhouse, and see other buildings and exhibits tracing the formation of Lancaster County.

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Museums
Historic Preservation

Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission - Historic Preservation

Provides information on the collection, conservation, and interpretation of Pennsylvania's historic heritage.

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Historic Preservation

Susquehanna Heritage Corporation - Historic Preservation

Offers a national destination for heritage and outdoor travelers with multiple sites for a wide range of experiences that develop greater awareness and appreciation of our region's waterways.

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Nature Centers/Walks
Historic Preservation

Lehigh County Historical Society - Historic Preservation

Provides both permanent and rotating collections of historic information, with exhibits and galleries featuring historical artifacts, photographs, and documents from the Society’s collection.

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Historic Preservation

Red Lion Area Historical Society - Red Lion Pennsylvania History and Collections

Maintains a museum showcasing artifacts representing the area's history. Operates the Railroad Station Museum, featuring street-level rooms preserved as they appeared during the railroad’s operation. Collects, preserves, and shares local history through meetings, programs, and trips.

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Historic Preservation
Museums

Historic Rock Ford - Historic Preservation

Provides opportunities to connect with and explore the life of Edward Hand, the diverse communities and material culture of early Lancaster County, and the complex issues that shaped our nation in its formative years by preserving and interpreting Historic Rock Ford and its collections.

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Museums
Volunteer Opportunities
Historic Preservation

York County Government - County Administration - Archives

Preserves the historical documents of York County and provides access to these documents to the general public. Will copy documents, when possible. Will also handle small research requests through the mail or e-mail. Some of the records held by the Archives include Marriages, Deeds, Wills, Birth Records, Death Records, and Tax Records. Call for a complete list of available records. York County Government

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County Government Departments/Offices
Historic Preservation
Library Services

Daughters of the American Revolution - Colonel James Smith - Yorktown Chapter - Colonel Thomas Hartley Society, Children of the American Revolution

Participates in a variety of historic projects in York County, Pennsylvania. Recognizes the importance of preserving history for future generations by working to preserve genealogical data and ancestry, supporting various historic sites in York, and celebrating commemorative events.

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Historic Preservation
Historical Societies

Miniature Railroad Club of York - Miniature Railroad Club

Promotes the hobby of model railroading and preserves historic railroading items. Conducts annual model railroad exhibits.

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Historic Preservation
Special Interest Clubs

Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County - Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County

To preserve and protect historically and architecturally significant buildings and places in Lancaster County or seek adaptive reuses for them.

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Historic Preservation

Northern York County Historical and Preservation Society - Historic Preservation

Works to preserve all aspects of the historical, educational, and cultural heritage. Offers events, speakers, classes, and many opportunities to participate or volunteer.

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Historic Preservation
Volunteer Opportunities

Historic Bethlehem Partnership - Visitor Center

Educates the public through special events and tours, collects and exhibits artifacts, and preserves historic sites within the City of Bethlehem and the Greater Lehigh Valley. Also offers an event venue.

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Banquet Facilities
Historic Preservation
Museums

African American Museum in Philadelphia - African American Museum

Offers exhibits of art, artifacts, and memorabilia on African American history. Also offers educational programs and an online collections database.

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Museums
Historic Preservation

Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum - Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum

A living history village of Pennsylvania Dutch life.

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Museums
Historic Preservation

Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society - Sigal Museum

Dedicated to preserving the history of Northampton County, Pennsylvania. The Sigal Museum is home to the Jane S. Moyer Library, providing resources for students, scholars, and genealogical researchers.

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Museums
Special Interest Clubs
Historic Preservation

Saucon Valley Conservancy - Historic Preservation

Assumes responsible stewardship of the historic and natural heritage of Lower Saucon Township.

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Historic Preservation

Daughters of the American Revolution - Colonel James Smith - Yorktown Chapter - Colonel Thomas Hartley Society, Children of the American Revolution

Participates in a variety of historic projects in York County, Pennsylvania. Recognizes the importance of preserving history for future generations by working to preserve genealogical data and ancestry, supporting various historic sites in York, and celebrating commemorative events.

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Historic Preservation
Historical Societies

Moravian Historical Society - Historic Preservation

Preserves and provides information on the history of the Moravian Church and settlements in the LeHigh Valley.

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Historical Societies
Historic Preservation

York County History Center - History Center

Offers collections, historic sites, and documentary resources to inspire people to explore the history and culture of York County, Pennsylvania. Seeks volunteers in the following positions: education, curatorial, library, administration, and special events.

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Volunteer Opportunities
Historic Preservation
Museums
Cultural Heritage Programs

Stewartstown Historical Society - Historic Preservation

Offers educational and social programs. Stores and classifies historic artifacts such as pictures, family genealogies, business records, and local artifacts.

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Special Interest Clubs
Historic Preservation
Historical Societies

Wrightsville Historical Museum - Historic Preservation

Promotes interest in the history of the community, identifies and preserves historic sites, teaches community heritage, and restores historical landmarks. Offers a historical museum and diorama.

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Museums
Historic Preservation

Jefferson County Historical Society - Jefferson County Historical Society

Public education and Historic information about Jefferson County. JCHS collects artifacts, photographs, documents, and books related to the history of this rural county ranging from prehistoric times to the present. The Archives and county tax records are made available to researchers.

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Historic Preservation
Historical Societies

Maytown Historical Society - Maytown Historical Society

Offers history of past generations of people who lived in Maytown and East Donegal Township, PA.

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Historical Societies
Historic Preservation
Museums

Historic York, Inc. - Historic York

Identifies, preserves, and protects buildings, structures, and places of historical and architectural significance in York County, Pennsylvania. Accepts architectural pieces for resale.

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Historic Preservation

York County Government - Parks and Recreation - Friends of Wallace-Cross Mill

Conducts tours/public open houses from June through October and maintains the museum gift shop. Offers a variety of programs and events at the restored mill. Acquires, preserves, and protects Wallace-Cross Mill through partnerships, artifact collection, structural maintenance, and educational and exhibition activities for the interpretation of agricultural history and significance for individuals of all ages.

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Historic Preservation
Museums