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| Snowdrops and daffodils at Pennsbury Manor (via Pennsbury's Facebook page) |
It's a pretty quiet week ahead on the Trails of History, but you'll still find things to do or to plan on doing. To the best of my knowledge, all Trails of History sites will be closed this Sunday for Easter, but they'll be on their regular schedules the rest of the week. Whatever holidays you are observing (or not), I hope that the week ahead brings you peace, time with friends and family, and the hope of spring.
Up Next
Today, April 7
- StoryTime (in-person); 10:30-11:30 am; The State Museum of PA
- Listen to a reading of Spring After Spring by Stephanie Roth and explore the story of Rachel Carson, create a spring drawing, and look for signs of spring in the galleries. For ages 2 to Pre-K and included in regular admission. Sign up at the Ground Floor Info Desk (StoryTime info).
Saturday, April 8
- Discover PA with the Giant Map (in-person); 10 am-Noon; The State Museum of PA
- Discover the giant map of Pennsylvania as we walk across the state. Test your geography skills playing a game. Included in regular admission (Giant Map program info).
Tuesday, April 11
- The Lost Decade: Mining at Cornwall in the 1920s (hybrid); 7-8 pm; Cornwall Iron Furnace
- Mike Weber will provide information about a transitional period in the history of the Cornwall Mines in the early 20th century. The 1920s represented a pivotal period in the continued development of the Cornwall Mines. The presentation will explore these developments and provide highlights from the Cornwall Mines and community. Attend in person at Freeman Hall, Cornwall Manor Retirement Community or via Zoom (register for Zoom lecture).
Wednesday, April 12
- The Little Saw Mill Run Railroad (in-person); 7:30pm; Old Economy Village
- David Aitken will present a talk based on his book, The Little Saw Mill Run Railroad - Its Life & Legacy, including an exploration of the Harmony Society's role in the company. The program is free, but seating is limited (Saw Mill Run Railroad program registration).
Thursday, April 13
- A Place for All Gallery Tour (in-person); 11:30 am-12:30 pm; The State Museum of PA
- Discover three stories of integration in Pennsylvania during the Civil Rights Movement. Hear the stories of people whose courageous steps helped change our state. Included in regular admission (A Place for All Gallery Tour info).
Advance Tickets or Registrations
- Revolutionary Speaker Series (in-person); Saturday, Apr. 15, Noon-2 pm; Brandywine Battlefield Park
- Friederike Baer, associate professor of history at Penn State Abingdon, will present "Hessians: German Soldiers in the American Revolutionary War," exploring the estimated 30,000 German soldiers hired to fight for the British. Tickets are $20 (Rev Speaker Series tickets).
- Sensory Hours (in-person); Tuesday, Apr. 18, 3-5 pm; Railroad Museum of PA
- Light, sound, and crowd levels will be lower, and there will be some quiet spaces in the galleries to take a break. Several historic trains will be open with staff on hand to answer questions. Advance tickets required (April 18 Sensory Hours tickets).
- Archives Without Tears Q&A (virtual); Thursday, Apr. 20, 10-11 am; PA State Archives
- Do you have questions about practical ways to preserve and/or make available the historical records in your care? Whether you are a curious individual collecting and caring for family or community materials, a local government employee tasked with records storage, a volunteer at a local historical society, the director of a large institution, or anyone in-between, we invite all to bring questions for Pennsylvania State Archives archivists to answer. It may be helpful (but is not required) to first check out the brief AWOT Key Concepts videos that are freely available on PHMC's YouTube channel, @PATrailsofHistory (Archives Without Tears registration).
- Lunch & Learn (in-person); Wednesday, Apr. 26, 10 am-2 pm; Graeme Park
- Author C.J. McGroarty will discuss her novel, Clara in a Time of War, which is set on a Chester County farm in 1777. The program also includes continental breakfast, buffet lunch, and tours of the Keith House. Tickets are $35 (Lunch & Learn program info and tickets).
- Behind the Scenes with the Heirloom Seed Project (in-person); Saturday, Apr. 29, 9 am and 1 pm; Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum
- Heirloom Seed Project staff and volunteers will offer a glimpse into preparations for the annual Herb & Garden Faire and lead a tour of gardens on the site. Two tour times: 9 am or 1 pm. The tour is two hours of walking around the museum grounds, rain or shine; please dress for the weather with comfortable footwear. Tickets are $40, $35 for members (Heirloom Seed Project tour tickets).
- Art in the Garden (in-person); Saturday, Apr. 29, 10 am-1 pm; Pennsbury Manor
- Take a tour of Pennsbury's gardens and grounds, then settle into your favorite spot and paint. All skill levels welcome; materials provided. Cost is $35, $30 for members. Registration required (Pennsbury Manor contact info).
Summer Camp Programs (camps are in-person unless marked otherwise)
- Brandywine Battlefield Park (Brandywine camp info)
- Live the Battle Week (grades 3-4), June 27-30, 9 am-2 pm
- Step Into the Past Week (grades 3-4), July 11-14, 9 am-2 pm
- Live the Battle Week (grades 5-6), July 18-21, 9 am-2 pm
- Step Into the Past Week (grades 5-6), July 25-28, 9 am-2 pm
- Drake Well Museum & Park (Drake Well camp info)
- Discovery Days Camp (ages 8-12), July 6, 13, 20 & 27, 9 am-4 pm
- Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum (LVVFM camp info)
- A Child's Life in the Civil War (ages 5-11), July 18-21, 9 am-12:30 pm
- Pennsbury Manor (Pennsbury camp info)
- Colonial Camp Week (ages 6-8), July 17-21, 9 am-4 pm
- Railroad Museum of PA (RMP camp info)
- Barons & Builders Summer Day Camp (ages 9-10), July 11-14
- Barons & Builders Summer Day Camp (ages 11-12), July 25-28
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