
Homeschool Days
Events
- Historic Preservation in Your Community
- Homeschool Days
- All About!
- South Central Pennsylvania Genealogical Society
- Distinguished Speaker Series
- York Civil War Roundtable
- If These Walls Could Talk
- ALLVETS
- First Friday
- Second Saturday Series
- Bookmarked: Zoom Book Club
- Writers’ Roundtable
- Spirits of the Past: Historic Mixology
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. Participants are invited to explore the museum following the workshop when held at the Agricultural and Industrial Museum, the Colonial Complex, or the Historical Society Museum.
To reserve your spot, contact us at schools@yorkhistorycenter.org
SPRING Homeschool Days
February 14, 11 am – 12 pm – FULL; 1 pm – 2 pm – FULL
Historical Society Museum
Explore the traditional German writing and folk art of Fraktur and paint your heart out

February 28, 11 am – 12 pm
Agricultural and Industrial Museum
Come and learn about York’s Dental history during Dental Health Month.

March 10, 11 am – 12:30 pm – FULL
Fire Museum
Come explore the Fire Museum on a traditional school tour. $6/person.

March 15, 11 am – 12 pm – FULL; 1 pm – 2 pm – OPEN
Agricultural and Industrial Museum
Learn more about potatoes and some of York’s crunchy treats.

March 29, 11 am – 12 pm – FULL; 1 pm – 2 pm – FULL; 10 am – 11 am – OPEN
Come and explore the long history of egg decorating and paint your own decoration.

April 12, 11 am – 12 pm – FULL; 1 pm – 2 pm – FULL
Agricultural and Industrial Museum
Learn more about some of York’s different motors and make your own type of motor.

April 14, 11 am – 12:30 pm – FULL
Colonial Complex
Come explore the Colonial Complex on a traditional school tour with some fun hands-on. $6/person.
Homeschool Days Events (Ages 13 – 17)
Genealogy 101
March 1, 11 am – 12 pm (WEDS)
Historical Society Museum – Library and archives
Come and learn the basics of genealogy in the library and archives.
Political Cartoons
April 5, 11 am – 12 pm (WEDS)
Historical Society Museum
Explore the art of political cartoons with the History Center’s collection of Walt Partymiller’s political cartoons.
Event Details
Historical Society Museum
250 East Market Street
York, PA 17403
Homeschool Days
- York County History Center – Sites vary by topic
- Tuesdays but moving to Wednesdays
- Sessions: 10 am – 11 am; 11 am- 12 noon; and 1 pm – 2 pm
- Elementary age students
- $5 fee/student covers supplies and museum admission for the day
- Pre-registration preferred, walk-ins welcome based on supplies available


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