For more than eighty years, Indian Steps Museum has been a place of friendship between people of all nations and colors. The museum is an iconic presence in York County. Thousands of York Countians share fond memories of their first visit to the museum on an elementary school field trip. Thousands more share memories of its Fall Native American Festival, first held in 1983 and continuing on to this day.
Indian Steps isn’t operated by the County or State. It’s owned and managed by the Conservation Society of York County, and it relies on contributions from people like you to survive. For the first time ever, Indian Steps Museum will be participating in Give Local York. This day of giving starts at 7:00 PM Thursday, April 30, and continues until 7:00 PM Friday, May 1.
As a grand “old lady”, the museum, as well as the other structures and the grounds need a lot of tender loving care. As much as we love it, we need your support to care for it.
Help us carry this memorial to the area’s Native American legacy into the future as we strive to return it to its former glory. Please consider making a generous donation to Indian Steps by going to https://www.givelocalyork.org/ this Thursday evening or all day Friday and typing Indian Steps Museum into the search bar.
Thank you from all of us at Indian Steps Museum and the Conservation Society of York County.
Paul Nevin
Director, Indian Steps Museum
205 Indian Steps Rd.
Airville, PA 17302
717.862.3948
[email protected] www.IndianSteps.org
Indian Steps isn’t operated by the County or State. It’s owned and managed by the Conservation Society of York County, and it relies on contributions from people like you to survive. For the first time ever, Indian Steps Museum will be participating in Give Local York. This day of giving starts at 7:00 PM Thursday, April 30, and continues until 7:00 PM Friday, May 1.
As a grand “old lady”, the museum, as well as the other structures and the grounds need a lot of tender loving care. As much as we love it, we need your support to care for it.
Help us carry this memorial to the area’s Native American legacy into the future as we strive to return it to its former glory. Please consider making a generous donation to Indian Steps by going to https://www.givelocalyork.org/ this Thursday evening or all day Friday and typing Indian Steps Museum into the search bar.
Thank you from all of us at Indian Steps Museum and the Conservation Society of York County.
Paul Nevin
Director, Indian Steps Museum
205 Indian Steps Rd.
Airville, PA 17302
717.862.3948
[email protected] www.IndianSteps.org
Opening Day Celebrates History, Culture, and Community at Indian Steps Museum
Airville, PA – April 25, 2026
The Indian Steps Museum will welcome visitors for its highly anticipated Opening Day on Saturday, April 25, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at its historic riverside location, 205 Indian Steps Road, Airville, Pennsylvania.
This annual event marks the beginning of the museum’s 2026 season and offers a full day of immersive programming celebrating regional history, archaeology, and Native American heritage along the Susquehanna River.
The day will begin with an Opening Ceremony at 11:00 a.m., followed by a variety of educational and hands-on experiences for visitors of all ages.
Highlights of the event include:
Admission is $6.00 for adults, with free admission for children under 6.
“Opening Day is about bringing the community together to experience the history that surrounds us,” said Curator Debbie Saylor. “From archaeology to living history demonstrations, we want visitors to engage with the past in meaningful and memorable ways.”
For more information, visit www.indiansteps.org.
Airville, PA – April 25, 2026
The Indian Steps Museum will welcome visitors for its highly anticipated Opening Day on Saturday, April 25, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at its historic riverside location, 205 Indian Steps Road, Airville, Pennsylvania.
This annual event marks the beginning of the museum’s 2026 season and offers a full day of immersive programming celebrating regional history, archaeology, and Native American heritage along the Susquehanna River.
The day will begin with an Opening Ceremony at 11:00 a.m., followed by a variety of educational and hands-on experiences for visitors of all ages.
Highlights of the event include:
- 11:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Colonial food sampling and traditional cooking demonstrations by Valley Forge Black Pots, offering a taste of early American life
- 11:15 a.m.: A guided Wildflower Walk along the Susquehanna River with Ranger Kelly, exploring the natural beauty and ecology of the region
- 11:30 a.m.: The Lower Susquehanna Archaeological Society (Chapter 28) will provide free artifact identification, inviting the public to bring local finds for expert insight
- 12:00 p.m.: Native American food sampling provided by Circle Legacy
- 1:00 p.m.: A special presentation by Curator Debbie Saylor in the Kiva Room, focusing on the history and culture of the Susquehannocks
Admission is $6.00 for adults, with free admission for children under 6.
“Opening Day is about bringing the community together to experience the history that surrounds us,” said Curator Debbie Saylor. “From archaeology to living history demonstrations, we want visitors to engage with the past in meaningful and memorable ways.”
For more information, visit www.indiansteps.org.
