Homeschool Days

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.

Homeschool Days – Fall 25

Weds, Aug 27 (11 am – 12 pm, 1 pm – 2 pm) Revolutionary Music (CC)

Music played a large part in the Revolutionary War, from battles to entertainment. We’ll learn the history and learn our own revolutionary tune.

18th century focus.

Fri, Sept 5 (11 am – 12 pm, 1 pm – 2 pm): Civil War Hospitals and Medicine (HC)

The Civil War was filled with bloody battles and a hospital here in York helped rehabilitate wounded soldiers. Come and explore hospitals and medicine of the Civil War!

19th century focus.

Weds, Sept 17 (11 am – 12 pm, 1 pm – 2 pm): Early 20th century inventions (AIM or HC)

The 20th century saw an explosion of technological innovation, with major advancements in transportation, communication, medicine, and computing. This tour will explore some of the inventions of the early 20th century and how they shaped York County.

20th century focus. Geared towards older students.

Weds, Sept 24 (11 am – 12 pm, 1 pm – 2 pm): Revolutionary Spies (CC + mini walking tour) 18th century

During the Revolutionary War, both the Patriots and the British employed spies. A local Yorker was one of those spies! Come, visit, and learn about York’s own revolutionary spy.

18^th century focus.

Weds, Oct 8 (11 am – 12 pm, 1 pm – 2 pm): WWI in primary sources (HC)

Come discover more about World War I through the lens of primary sources, like letters from soldiers, newspapers, and old photographs.

20th century focus. Geared towards older students.

Fri, Oct 17 (11 am – 12 pm, 1 pm – 2 pm): History of Communication (AIM) 19^th century

*ring ring!* This class will explore two important forms of long distance communication: the telegraph and the telephone.

19^th century focus.

Weds, Oct 29 (11 am – 12 pm, 1 pm – 2 pm): George vs. George (CC)

Come and learn about the two Georges, George Washington and King George III and see the American Revolution from both sides.

18th century focus.

Fri, Oct 31 (1 pm – 2 pm only): Historic Halloween (HC)

Boo! Ever wonder why we started celebrating this spooky holiday? Let’s learn the spooky and not-so-spooky roots of Halloween!

18^th – 20^th centuries.

Weds, Nov 12 (11 am – 12 pm, 1 pm – 2 pm): Political Cartoons through the ages (HC)

Political cartoons lets you explore history, ideas, and humor all at once, showing how artists cleverly shared their views about the world.

18^th – 20^th centuries. Geared towards older students.

Fri, Nov 21 (11 am – 12 pm, 1 pm – 2 pm): Underground Railroad and Freedom Quilts (HC)

This class uncovers the brave stories of people seeking freedom and the secret messages hidden in beautiful quilts.

19th century focus.

Fri, Dec 5 (11 am – 12 pm, 1 pm – 2 pm): A Colonial Winter (CC)

Brrr… winter was a hard time for the colonists. This class will take a cold look at how people lived during the coldest months of the year.

18^th century focus.

Weds, Dec 10 (11 am – 12 pm, 1 pm – 2 pm): Christmas in WWI (HC) 20^th century

Nothing brings people together like Christmas, even during wartimes. This class will explore WWI during the holiday season.

20^th century focus. Geared towards older students.