Sharing the History of Dallastown
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, March 2nd – 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 Edwin 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, April 6th - 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, May 4th - 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, June 1st - 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, July 6th - 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, August 3rd - 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, September 7th - 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, October 5th - Dallastown Churches - Walking Tour Maps available at museum or selected church sites during our 1 to 4 pm Open House. (The event takes place Rain or Shine.)
Saturday, November 1st - Christmas in Dallastown – Our featured exhibit will be announced at a later date. Enjoy our holiday decorations and cookies while shopping for Dallastown memorabilia from 9 am to 3 pm
Sunday, November 2nd - Stop by to view our collections and holiday decorations and interact with volunteers of the Dallastown Historical Society.
Sunday, December 7th - Stop by for our final Open House of the year to view our collections and holiday decorations and interact with volunteers of the Dallastown Historical Society. Play a scavenger hunt designed for the young and young at heart.
Past 2025 Open Houses
Sunday, January 5th – Recollections of Winters in Dallastown At 1:30, President Judy Grove 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 to visit our displays and collections.
Sunday, February 2nd – 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.