Old York Historical Society
York’s local historical society oversees the bulk of the town’s collection of historic buildings, some of which date to the early 18th century.
Tickets are available to a cluster of Old York–operated properties; start at the Museum Center and Remnick Gallery, across from the handsome old burying ground. The permanent collection shows off, among other things, stunning examples of traditional, dark wood furniture belonging to prosperous colonial-era locals.
Nearby, the barn-red, hill-topping Old Gaol, built in 1719 as a jail to hold criminals, debtors, and other miscreants, is said to be the oldest surviving public building in the United States; you can still see the dungeons.
A 10-minute walk along lightly traveled Lindsay Road brings you to Hancock Wharf, next door to the George Marshall Store, now a vibrant contemporary art gallery.
Also nearby is the Perkins House Museum, with its well-preserved Colonial Revival interiors. It’s the only property that requires a separate tour ticket, but well worth it to wander rooms jam-packed with curios and meticulously restored (using historical photos, servants’ manifests, and other documents) to look as they did in 1951, during their well-heeled owner’s last visit.
York’s local historical society oversees the bulk of the town’s collection of historic buildings, some of which date to the early 18th century.
Tickets are available to a cluster of Old York–operated properties; start at the Museum Center and Remnick Gallery, across from the handsome old burying ground. The permanent collection shows off, among other things, stunning examples of traditional, dark wood furniture belonging to prosperous colonial-era locals.
Nearby, the barn-red, hill-topping Old Gaol, built in 1719 as a jail to hold criminals, debtors, and other miscreants, is said to be the oldest surviving public building in the United States; you can still see the dungeons.
A 10-minute walk along lightly traveled Lindsay Road brings you to Hancock Wharf, next door to the George Marshall Store, now a vibrant contemporary art gallery.
Also nearby is the Perkins House Museum, with its well-preserved Colonial Revival interiors. It’s the only property that requires a separate tour ticket, but well worth it to wander rooms jam-packed with curios and meticulously restored (using historical photos, servants’ manifests, and other documents) to look as they did in 1951, during their well-heeled owner’s last visit.
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