Anna Bemis Palmer Museum

06/17/2026

What Is It Wednesday? Special Edition: WHO is it Wednesday? The man in the photo, not the tiny children. Even I have no idea who they are.

Wrong answers only: The guy who first said, "this meeting could have been an email." That guy who still uses Windows 98. Teddy Roosevelt before coffee.

Give us your worst guess… or your best guess if you actually know WHO it is!

06/17/2026

Thanks Melanie!

YORK – The Palmer Museum will be having extended hours during the summer, starting Tuesday, June 16, according to Museum Director Carrie Remmers. As explained by Remmers, “These expanded hours will remain in effect through the conclusion of the current exhibit, Established 1776. The last day for...

06/17/2026

Thanks Parker!

"By offering evening and weekend hours, we hope to welcome visitors who may not have been able to stop by before," Director Carrie Remmers said.

06/17/2026

SPONSORS: There are three packages available - Check out https://www.palmermuseum.com/murder-on-the-plains-a-killer-evening-in-historic-york/ for more info on packages - sign up via email to [email protected] by July 1st!

GUESTS: Form teams of 4-6 people and find a babysitter cause this night at the Auditorium is 18 and older only...Interview suspects, analyze clues and solve the murder before the killer escapes into the Nebraska night! Catered dinner provided. Pricing available after we get our sponsors lined up. RSVP to [email protected] by August 9th!

06/17/2026

Approach with care…

06/16/2026

Go see our friends at the York County Historical Association and check out their collection of York County historic records!

These shelves are filled with local family collections spanning many generations, donations from families here in and around York County with deep roots here. Letters, photos, articles, vital records, you name it.

Cataloging everything is on ongoing task (volunteer opportunity!), but we warmly welcome donation of family collections connected to our local history. If you have a family history collection and not sure what the future holds for it, know it will be safe with us. Preserving these stories is our mission.

Come visit and browse these collections yourself! We’re open Wednesdays & Saturdays 9–12 on the north side of the square.

Who knows what family treasures you might discover?

06/16/2026

Our weeknight evening hours start tonight! Make sure to swing by anytime between 5:30PM and 8PM to meet one of our new staffers! (ask her the hard questions and tell her I sent you...)

06/16/2026

Step into the past and connect through stories with our new book club, where we’ll explore captivating historical fiction and heartfelt women’s fiction. Join us for meaningful discussions, unforgettable characters, and a shared love of powerful storytelling.

06/15/2026

Mondays at the Museum Episode 141: Murder on the Plains