Homeschoolers
The Culture & Heritage Museums offer special programs just for homeschoolers at Historic Brattonsville and the Museum of York County.
Historic Brattonsville Homeschool History Series
From the fall harvest to the busy preparations of springtime, our new Homeschool History Series follows the rhythm of the seasons on the 1780s farm and 1840s plantation.
Program Details
- All shows are all ages
- $5 per person
- Program length: 3 1/2 hours; 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Registration deadline: Two weeks before the program
- Cancellations: Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice will result in a $10 fee per family or group
Registration
p. 803.684.2327, ext. 102
e. hbscheduler@chmuseums.org
The Programs
Autumn Harvest
Friday, October 24, 2008
It’s Fall on the plantation! Press cider, shell corn and learn how the cotton gin revolutionized farming in the South. Experience the fun of a corn shucking party and team up with friends and family to see who can pick the most cotton.
Registration deadline Friday, October 10.
Winter is Upon Us
Friday, December 12, 2008
Learn how families in the 1780s prepared for cold weather and dark winter nights as you salt a ham, render fat and dip a candle. On the 1840s plantation, take part in plans for Christmas as you help create a festive feast in the kitchen and learn how the plantation community looked forward to the holiday.
Registration deadline Monday, December 1.
Spring Has Sprung
Friday, March 13, 2009
Springtime is a busy season on the farm and plantation. Pitch in with spring cleaning in the McConnells Cabin, try your hand at woodworking, hunt for eggs, and prepare for spring planting.
Registration deadline Friday, February 27.
Summer is a-Comin’ In
Friday, May 8, 2009
As the weather grows warmer, the plantation continues to buzz with activity. Churn rich yellow butter, wash wool from our flock of sheep, meet our newborn lambs, and see how the draft horses “pull their weight” around the plantation.
Registration deadline Friday, April 24.
Museum of York County Homeschool Fridays
Through games and interactive activities, you’ll practice the skills of scientific observation and inquiry as you discover the natural world around you. Each Homeschool Friday includes two 30-minute classes and a planetarium show. Round out your day with a self-guided tour of the museum, a walk on our nature trail, and a picnic in the picnic area. Schedule is subject to change.
Program Details
- All ages
- $4/person
- Program length: 2 hours; 9:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
- Registration deadline: Two weeks before the program
- Cancellation: Cancellations made with less than 48-hour’s notice will result in a $10 fee per family or group
Registration
p. 803.981.9182
e. mycoscheduler@chmuseums.org
Piedmont Past & Present
Friday, September 26, 2008
Compare and contrast our local environment with the natural world of the Piedmont 600 years ago. Meet animals who haven’t been seen in our neighborhood for over 100 years and others who manage to live side-by-side with us successfully in the modern world.
Registration deadline Friday, September 12.
Fishing, Fords, and Ferries
Friday, January 30, 2009
Long ago and today, people have fished in our region’s rivers for fun and food. Discover the fish that live in our local waterways and some of the tools and techniques used to catch them. Then imagine you’ve gone back in history, to a time before bridges spanned our rivers. How would you get across to the other side? Learn all about fords and ferries, and test your ingenuity at crossing a river.
Registration deadline Friday, January 16th.
- Admission Coupons
- Program Updates
- Gift Shop Discounts
News & PR
- November 19, 2008 - Christmas Candlelight Tours at Historic Brattonsville
- November 7, 2008 - New days and times for Christmas Candlelight Tours at Historic Brattonsville
- November 3, 2008 - Annie Moses Band “String Crossings: A Journey Through America”
- September 29, 2008 - Program honors the Greatest Generation
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