Things to do in York
Children's Museum of Portsmouth
Just 18 miles from York is the Children's Museum of Portsmouth, in the South Meeting House at 280 Marcy St., has 19 hands-on exhibits for children. Youngsters can command a space shuttle, make music, captain a lobster boat or explore a submarine. Call (603) 436-3853 for more information.
280 Marcy St., Portsmouth, NH 03801
Emerson-Wilcox House
Emerson-Wilcox House, center of town on York St., has served as a tavern, general store, tailor shop, post office and private residence. The 1742 building contains a series of period rooms furnished with American antiques dating 1750-1850. Among the rare items is a complete set of crewelwork bedhangings made about 1750 by York resident Mary Bulman.
Center of town on York St, York, ME 03909
Fort McClary State Historic Site
Fort McClary State Historic Site covers 27 acres about 2 mi. e. on SR 103. The initial fortifications were erected in the early 18th century; the current blockhouse was built about 1844 and modified in the 1860s. Picnicking is permitted. Call (207) 384-5160 for more information.
28 Oldsfields Rd., Kittery, ME 03904
Jefferds' Tavern
Jefferds' Tavern is just off US 1A, on Lindsay Rd. facing the Old Burying Ground. The tavern is an education and information center where all tours begin. Built by Capt. Samuel Jefferds in 1750 in Wells, the structure was moved to York in 1939. Call (207) 363-4974 for more information.
5 Lindsay Rd., York, ME 03909
Old York Historical Society
The Old York Historical Society, maintains eight restored historic house museums representing 4 centuries of life in the coastal village of York. Tours begin at Jefferds' Tavern. Call (207) 363-4974 for more information.
207 York St., York, ME 03909