“Tell me, I forget.
Show me, I remember.
       Involve me, I understand.”
Ancient Chinese Proverb

The Cumberland County Historical Society Education Department homeschool hands-on series brings history to life using the material culture of the period.

2007/2008 Elementary Hands-On Homeschool Program Series

Ages: eight and up
Dates: Second Thursday of each month September through April
Time: 10:00-11:30 AM
Place: Cumberland County Historical Society Education Center
Cost: $15.00 per student per session for members of the Historical Society
          $10.00 for each additional child from the same family.
          The cost for non-members is $30.00 per person per session with no discount for
          additional children.
          Membership applications can be found on our website and by clicking here.
Minimum of ten students must be enrolled by the Tuesday prior to each program.
Maximum of twenty-five students per session

Schedule:

September 13-Jim Thorpe Day celebrating at the Carlisle Indian Industrial Shool
     This session will be held at the Two Mile House on Walnut Bottom Road.
     Please wear sneakers and clothes that you can be active in.

October 11-Pennsylvania German culture

November 8-Carlisle Indian Industrial School
     This program is in tandem with our gallery exhibit on Art at the Carlisle Indian School

February 13-World War I

March 13-Roaring Twenties

April 10-Great Depression
 
 
 

Visa and Mastercard accepted over the phone or send a check to CCHS, 21 North Pitt Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 17013. You can also print the form using the link below and send with your check or credit card information.
If you have any questions please contact: Janeal Jaroh, education curator at 249-7610 or by email at edcurator@historicalsociety.com