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Delayed opening at Fire Museum July 11

History Center team members will be at the 50th Annual Antique Fire Apparatus Show and Muster in Harrisburg on the morning of July 11. As a result, the Fire Museum will open at 12:30 p.m. If you are planning a visit to the Fire Museum, please do so between 12:30 and 4 p.m.
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Revolutionary Thinkers

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Revolutionary Thinkers Summer Camp

This summer, we will be celebrating 250 years of America! The History Center’s Revolutionary Thinkers Summer Camp will return for another fun-filled week to explore how the core founding documents of the Articles of Confederation, the US Constitution, and the Declaration of Independence helped shape the nation we know today. This year there will be a special focus on the Declaration of Independence!

This camp is an opportunity to fan emerging sparks of interest with fun activities that include learning about our nation’s founding and being immersed in our local history through hands-on programs. Students will learn about 18th-century life, tour local historic sites, and embark on a journey that will help them understand and appreciate civics education in an experiential and fun setting.

All students are welcome, but preference will be given to students in York County schools.

For any questions, please call the History Center at 717-848-1587 or email vlong@yorkhistorycenter.org

 

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Mon, Aug 03 at 9:00am

Revolutionary Thinkers Summer Camp

A weeklong history summer camp for ages 9-12

This summer, 4th–6th graders can step inside the American founding story — exploring the Declaration of Independence, touring historic sites, and discovering how York County shaped a nation.

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Revolutionary Thinkers 2025

Campers enjoyed a week of activities centered around America's founding documents. Activities included * Creating their own aged copy of the Declaration of Independence * Learning to play Yankee Doodle on the recorder * Touring the reconstructed Colonial Courthouse * Testing their spy skills with ciphers of the American Revolution * And much more