Give Local York is just around the corner!

Support the History Center during this year’s Give Local York May 1-2 and join us in the work of collecting and sharing the stories of York County’s history. The giving starts at 9 p.m. May 1 and continues online for 24 hours. Your gifts will help us care for our artifacts and offer free and low-cost programs for the community. Bookmark our giving page and come back on May 1 or 2 to donate! It’s 24 hours to make history. Let’s do this — together!

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Homeschool Days

Homeschool Day Courthouse

Hands-on thematic programs

With such a large homeschool population in the region the History Center offers a unique opportunity to homeschool students. Our homeschool days program provides hands-on thematic experiences focused on our museum exhibits. This program series is designed for Elementary School- age students (ages 6-12) but younger and older siblings are welcome to participate. Our previous programs have highlighted exhibits like 18th Century agriculture, currency, paper making and more! The History Center’s Manager of School Programs formats each season to a different overarching theme. The fee is $5/student and adults are free and must remain with their child during the activities. Scroll down this page for a schedule of upcoming Homeschool Days programs.

Students in Action!

  • Homeschool Day Agriculture
  • Homeschool Day Currency
  • Homeschool Days Mill

Homeschool Days programs can be found on our Calendar. Visit the page to register.

Reserve your spot

Reserve a spot today!

To reserve a spot, please visit our website, choose the day of the event, select “Homeschool Days,” choose your timeslot, then follow the prompts. Sessions fill up quickly so please be aware sessions may be low on tickets depending on when you register. For assistance with this or any questions about classes, please contact schools@yorhistorycenter.org.

Winter 2025

 

Printing Presses – Feb. 28 (FRI)
Timeslots:  11am – noon (3 available), 1pm – 2pm (sold out), 2:30pm – 3:30pm (4 available)
Agricultural and Industrial Museum
Learn about the history of the printing press and do a hands-on printing project.

Spring 2025

Homeschool Days Field Trip – March 5 (WED)
Timeslots: 11am – 12:30 pm
Agricultural and Industrial Museum.
Come and take a guided tour of the Agricultural and Industrial Museum. $6/person.

Life of a Civil War Soldier – March 19 (WED)
Timeslots:  11am – noon (4 available), 1pm – 2pm (3 available)
Colonial Complex
Come and meet a Civil War soldier and find out what life would have been like for a soldier during the war.

Gristmills – March 28 (FRI)
Timeslots:  11am – noon (1 available), 1pm – 2pm (sold out)
Agricultural and Industrial Museum
Gristmills were an important industry in Pennsylvania. Take an in-depth tour of our gristmill and do a hands-on milling activity.

Fun with Flags – April 2 (WED)
Timeslots:  11am – noon (sold out), 1pm – 2pm (sold out)
Colonial Complex
There are several flags that were part of early American history. Explore some of our flag collection at the Colonial Complex.

Revolutionary War Beginnings – April 11 (FRI)
Timeslots:  11am – noon (sold out), 1pm – 2pm (sold out)
History Center Museum
April 19, 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War with the Battles of Lexington and Concord. This class will focus on the lead up to the start of our fight for independence.

Life on the Monocacy Trail – April 23 (WED)
Timeslots: 11am – noon (sold out), 1pm – 2pm (sold out)
Colonial Complex
Early settlers coming to York traveled along the Monocacy Trail that led through our area. Come and play “life of the Monocacy trail” down at the Colonial Complex and see if you and your family make it to your new home in York.

Industrialization – May 28 (WED)
Timeslots:  11am – noon,  1pm – 2pm
History Center Museum
The Industrial Revolution transformed the world with new inventions. Come explore the galleries and learn about this time period.