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. 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 Trip – Fire Museum – Oct. 9 (WEDS)
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.

Homeschool Field Trip – Colonial Complex – Nov. 15 (FRI)
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.

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