York, Pennsylvania, is a city steeped in American history. The first capital city of the United States, York is home to the York County Colonial Courthouse, where the Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation in 1777. The city's colonial and revolutionary history can be relived through several popular museums, including Workers' House Museum, Historical Society of York County Museum and Library, Industrial Museum of York County, Golden Plough Tavern, General Horatio Gates House, Barnett Bobb Log Home, and the Agricultural Museum of York County. Aspiring chefs will enjoy the plethora of educational institutions to choose from, including York Technical Institute, Yorktowne Business Institute, and the School of Culinary Arts. Chefs can look forward to a 15% growth in job opportunities in the area, as well. Throughout the city are many casual and formal dining establishments providing a wide variety of food styles and cuisines. York also offers two famous farmer's markets, including the century-old Central Market House, and the Farmer's Market, which dates back to 1866. Students of the culinary arts will also enjoy York's distinctive four seasons and ample recreational offerings at Heritage Rail Trail County Park and Rocky Ridge County Park.