Upcoming Events

2025 Schedule of Upcoming Open Houses 

Our museum is open to the public the first Sunday of each month from 1 pm to 4 pm unless otherwise noted.  Admission is free but donations are welcome and appreciated. 

Sunday, December 7th, 2025 - Stop by to view our Many Faces of St Nick: A Journey Through Time display of Santas, including the original from Glatfelter's Furniture Store, six historic ones which are part of our scavenger hunt, and many from the private collection of board member, Rod Stump. See if you can find all 26! The museum will be open from 1 to 4 pm for our final Open House of the year.

Looking Ahead to our 2026 Open House Schedule

Sunday, January 4th, 2026 – Stop by to visit our collections and interact with volunteers of the Dallastown Historical Society. The museum will be open from 1 to 4 pm.

Sunday, February 1st, 2026 – An Unusual 1925 Dallastown Funeral At 1:30, York College Associate Professor of History, Joy Giguere, Ph.D., will present her research on the controversial funeral of Orran Barshinger. The museum will be open from 1 to 4 pm.

Sunday, March 1st, 2026 – John H Myers Lumber Co. in Dallastown At 1:30 pm Rick Snider will share the history and impact of this longtime local family business. The museum will be open from 1 to 4 pm.

Sunday, April 1st, 2026 – Easter Sunday (closed)

Sunday, October 4th, 2026 - Walking Tour of Historic Garages and Car Dealerships in Dallastown

Past 2025 Special Open Houses 

Sunday, February 2nd, 2025– Recollections of Garages and Car Dealerships in Dallastown At 1:30, Greg Ness will introduce the topic and then invite participants to share their own related stories, photos, and artifacts. The museum will be open from 1 to 4 pm.

Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 – Recollections of Dallastown Community Band The Dallastown Boys Band started in 1930 under director Charles Leader. In 1956 the band became the Boys and Girls Band under director Elwood Olphin. In 1981 the age restriction was removed as the group became the Dallastown Community Band. At 1:30, a brief history will be presented and then participants are invited to share their own stories, photos, and artifacts related to the evolution of the band. The museum will be open from 1 to 4 pm.

Sunday, June 1st, 2025 - Give Local York Raise the Roof Fundraiser Celebration Join other donors and guests for light refreshments, donation prize pick up, visiting with other guests, and viewing our exhibits. The museum will be open from 1 to 4 pm.

Sunday, October 5th, 2025 - Tour of Historic Churches in Dallastown -  Five of the six church buildings are within walking distance. Visitors may pick up a map and begin the tour at the Historical Society building or St John’s Blymire’s UCC, Christ Lutheran, Bethlehem Life, or St Joseph’s Catholic Churches. These four churches will invite visitors inside to view their sanctuaries, provide tour maps, and allow parking at their sites that day. The other sites are walk by. Event will be held Rain or Shine.

Saturday, November 8th, 2025 - Christmas in Dallastown – Our theme is The Many Faces of St Nick: A Journey Through Time. Our Santa display includes the pictured one originally displayed in the window of Glatfelter's Furniture store, many from the private collection of Rod Stump, six featured in our scavenger hunt, and two on year-round display. See if you can find all 26 of them! Enjoy our holiday decorations and cookies while shopping for Dallastown memorabilia from 9 am to 3 pm.