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SUMMARY:Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute\, Mercersburg
DESCRIPTION:You can make every week an adventure\, with free historic programs at CI every Saturday year-round!\nOur Revolutionary Homestead living history programs change with the seasons: Help bake bread\, plant seeds in the garden\, feed the sheep\, or play games in the tavern\, there is always something happening.\nContact us for more details.\nEvery Saturday\, the gift shop\, exhibits and bathrooms are also open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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LOCATION:Conococheague Institute\, 12995 Bain Road\, Mercersburg\, PA\, 17236
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SUMMARY:2026 Special Events\, Celebrating American's 250th Anniversary | Conococheague Institute\, Mercersburg
DESCRIPTION:1776: Hearth\, Home and Springtime | Saturday May 9th\, 2026 * 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nExperience traditional domestic life around the hearth and home and learn the timeless art of food production.\nDiscover the vital roles women played in farming\, gardening\, and agriculture\, and explore how families managed goats and sheep with fresh born lambs and kids on our farmstead!\n1776: Music of the Revolution | Saturday June 6th\, 2026 * 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nStep back into the soundscape of the American Revolution.\nFrom whistling fifes to powerful drums\, enjoy music and songs popular with both civilians and soldiers\, and learn about the people who inspired them.\nMusical performances continue throughout the day.\n1776: Harvest on the Homestead | Saturday October 10th\, 2026 * 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nCelebrate the harvest with grape stomping for wine\, cider making\, beer brewing\, hearth cooking\, dance\, and games\, then gather round our Bonfire for our special evening tradition!\nSpecial Author Talk with Tom Hand at 1:00 PM followed by CI’s Annual Member meeting at 2:00 PM.\n1776: A Colonial Christmas | Saturday December 12th\, 2026 * 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nExperience the sights\, sounds\, and flavors of an 18th-century holiday season.\nWatch a colonial feast being prepared\, try your hand at baking traditional gingerbread\, and join in the festive spirit with Wassailing and old-fashioned games.\nFree cookies and hot drinks during our Stocking Stuffer gift shop sale.\nAll events are free to attend and will feature interactive presentations and activities for all ages.\n  \n 
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SUMMARY:Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute\, Mercersburg
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URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/historical-programs-conococheague-institute-mercersburg/2026-12-12/
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SUMMARY:Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute\, Mercersburg
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SUMMARY:Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute\, Mercersburg
DESCRIPTION:You can make every week an adventure\, with free historic programs at CI every Saturday year-round!\nOur Revolutionary Homestead living history programs change with the seasons: Help bake bread\, plant seeds in the garden\, feed the sheep\, or play games in the tavern\, there is always something happening.\nContact us for more details.\nEvery Saturday\, the gift shop\, exhibits and bathrooms are also open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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