Homeschool Days
Events
- South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society
- Second Saturday Series
- Homeschool Days
- York Civil War Roundtable
- 50th Annual Oyster Festival
- ALLVETS
- Bus Trip to Mount Vernon
- First Friday
- If These Walls Could Talk
- Articles of Confederation Day
- Bookmarked: Book Club
- Writers’ Roundtable
- Spirits of the Past: Historic Mixology
- The WWII Briefings
Each homeschool day features a different student-centered workshop led by our museum staff and free time to explore our museum and interactive exhibits. Your family will be encouraged to work together, ask questions, and engage with our museum’s STEAM content!
Homeschool families love to learn at the museum! The History Center offers a unique opportunity for homeschooled students and their families to participate in thematic, hands-on STEAM experiences centered on the museum’s exhibits. Programs are designed for elementary school-age students but younger and older siblings are welcome to participate. The fee is $5/student and adults are free and must remain with their child during this activity.
To reserve your spot, please visit our website (here), choose the day of the event, select “Homeschool Days,” choose your timeslot, then follow the prompts. For assistance with this or any questions about the classes, please contact schools@yorkhistorycenter.org
Fall 2024
This fall, some of our classes will continue to focus on Colonial life while others will start to move into the 1800’s.
Homeschool Days Events (Ages 6-12)
Lewis Miller: Life Through Art – Oct. 16 (WEDS)
Timeslots: 11am – 12pm – sold out, 1pm – 2pm – sold out
York County History Center
Students will look at one of York’s earliest artists and use his work (as a primary source) to determine what life was like in early York.
Colonial Textiles and Sewing- Oct. 25 (FRI)
Timeslots: 11am – 12pm – 2 seats left, 1pm – 2pm – sold out, 2:30 – 3:30 – sold out
Colonial Complex
Students will spend some time talking about early textile making and try their hand at sewing their own haversack.
History of Portraits – Nov. 6 (WEDS)
Timeslots: 11am – 12pm – sold out, 1pm – 2pm – sold out
York County History Center
Students will spend time learning about the history of portraits and the early development of photographs by visiting several exhibits and a special display by the Library and Archives.
Articles of Confederation – Nov. 14 (THURS)
Timeslots: 1 pm – 2 pm [please note the time]
Colonial Complex (inside the heated Colonial Courthouse)
Nov. 15 marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Articles of Confederation here in York. Students will learn about that event and the Articles themselves.
Articles of Confederation – Nov. 15 (FRI)
Timeslots: 1 pm – 2 pm [please note the time] – SOLD OUT
Colonial Complex (inside the heated Colonial Courthouse)
This day marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Articles of Confederation here in York. Students will learn about that event and the Articles themselves.
Colonial Cooking – Nov. 22 (FRI)
Timeslots: 11am – 12pm – sold out, 1pm – 2pm – sold out, 2:30 – 3:30 – sold out
Colonial Complex
Students will learn about Colonial cooking equipment and will participate in making (and eating) a colonial-style snack.
Hair Wreathes and other Victorian Oddities – Dec 6 (FRI)
Timeslots: 11am – 12pm – sold out, 1pm – 2pm – sold out, 2:30 – 3:30 – sold out
York County History Center
Students will spend some time looking at the different traditions of the Victorian era. A special emphasis will be spent on Victorian Christmas traditions.
Colonial Christmas – Dec 11 (WEDS)
Timeslots: 11am – 12pm – sold out, 1pm – 2pm – sold out, 2:30 – 3:30 – sold out
Colonial Complex
Students will learn about Colonial holiday traditions by taking a special tour of our Colonial Complex and making some traditional decorations. Please note: the Colonial complex is not heated for the tour portion but our activity will be done in a heated space (either in another building or in the summer kitchen with heaters.) Dress warmly.
Homeschool Field Trips
Timeslot: 11:00 – 12:30
Fire Museum
Students will take a tour of our Fire Museum to learn more about how firefighting developed in York County. Cost is $6/person.
Timeslots: 10:00 – 11:30 [please note the time]
Colonial Complex
Students will take a tour of our Colonial Complex buildings to learn more about the founding of York, early American life, and York’s role during the Revolutionary War. Cost is $6/person.
Event Details
Colonial Complex
157 West Market Street
York, PA 17401
Homeschool Days
- York County History Center – Colonial Complex (Corner of Market St and Pershing Ave.)
- Wednesdays
- Sessions: 10 am – 11 am; 11 am- 12 noon; 1 pm – 2 pm; and 2pm – 3 pm
- Elementary age students (Ages 6-12)
- $5 fee/student covers supplies and museum admission for the day (when applicable)
- Pre-registration on our website
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