by Leisa McCracken | Mar 6, 2025
Sunday May 18th, 2025 * 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Play Outside is the spirit of Youth Fest! Fun outside day for kids to include hikes, story walk, hands-on activities and partnered stations. This fun event features a variety of workshops, demonstrations, activities,...
by Leisa McCracken | Oct 24, 2024
Saturday October 26th, 2024 * 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM Come join us as we celebrate the heritage of the local area with programs, activities, and demonstrations. Schedule of activities: Nature Center will be open from 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM Fun Trails information...
by Leisa McCracken | Sep 3, 2024
Saturday November 2nd, 2024 * 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Join staff in the cabin and learn about how herbs were used in all aspects of life. Learn about some of the folklore surrounding different herbs. There will be ongoing demonstrations and skill sharing, as well...
by Leisa McCracken | Aug 28, 2024
Saturday August 31st, 2024 * 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Stop by the history center during the 43rd Annual Shippensburg Cornfest to check out the exhibits, make a cornhusk doll, and head outside for living history demonstrations.
by Leisa McCracken | Jul 9, 2024
Saturday July 27th, 2024 * 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Come see us on Saturday July 27th to see how people dyed fiber using flora from their backyard. Join us as staff take plants from around the site to make a rainbow of color. Learn why some dye’s like indigo were one of...