Host Your Event Here

Want to try something new for your next gathering? 

The Crispus Attucks History & Culture Center is open and ready to host you for your next corporate event or social get-together in downtown York City.

We offer a variety of rental spaces to meet your needs. From our large group presentation space that comfortably seats just over 100 visitors or our classroom that accommodates up to 36 guests to our Unity Courtyard, which provides flexible seating and plenty of space, to the gorgeous views from the rooftop deck. We are confident we have a space that will meet your needs and provide you with a comfortable and professional setting. Both the large group room and classroom are equipped with a projector, screen and sound system along with the capability to have your guests join you in the rooms virtually via a ZOOM or TEAMS connection.

The History & Culture Center (HCC) has ample, well-lit on-site parking available along with overflow parking on the Crispus Attucks campus within easy walking distance of the HCC. 

The History & Culture Center’s café offers guests with light snacks and drinks. Our café exclusively brews The Green Bean Coffee Roasting Company’s coffee. Enjoy a snack or a fresh coffee in the café, on the rooftop deck, or in our Unity Courtyard. 

Make sure to plan some time during your stay to visit our nearly 19,000 square feet of exhibit space that chronicles the 95-year history of the Crispus Attucks Association of York. 

Among the stories told in the History & Culture Center are some of the following:

• York Heritage Stories: personal or family stories that highlight life in York.
• Family Migration to York: families’ journeys to York, the challenges they faced, and the triumphs they achieved.
• Segregation in York: first-hand accounts or reflections on the era of segregation in York, and the resilience of the community during these times.
• York Race Riots: personal experiences or knowledge of the race riots in York, shedding light on this pivotal moment in our local history.
• Historical York Artifacts: photographs, documents, or other artifacts that connect CAY to York’s past.
• CAY’s Contributions to the Larger York Community: telling CAY’s stories and detailing how they came to be a 4-block campus.
• Cultural Celebrations: documenting and preserving York’s Black community through the arts.

You will see and hear these stories in the words and voices of people who lived through the events. You might even see yourself or a friend or family member in these stories. 

Renting our spaces or visiting us is easy. Follow the Crispus Attucks York History & Culture Center on social media and visit our web page: https://www.cayhcc.org/rental-space. 

Founded in 1931, Crispus Attucks is celebrating more than 95 years of service to the York community through educational, cultural, workforce development, and community-centered programs. The organization continues its mission of “Giving Rise to Possible” by empowering individuals and strengthening families throughout the City of York and beyond.

Join us to make your next event special. We look forward to welcoming you into the HCC!