Programming for Families and Homeschools

2024 Family Reading Adventures Programs

 
A Park Ranger reads to a group of small children. On the screen is the cover of the book I am Abraham Lincoln
A Park Ranger reads to a group of young children.

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History Kids Reading Adventures Club

for kids who LOVE to read, parents who WANT their kids to love to read, and for budding history buffs everywhere!

Our 2024 theme is:
"With Liberty and Justice For All"

Join a park educator to read a new children's book and then participate in an indoor or outdoor adventures. Recommended for families with children ages 4-9

When?
Saturday mornings at 11:00 a.m. January 6 through February 24, 2024
Note: Due to a Winter Storm Warning, the January 6 program has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled.
Where?
Film Theater, Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center

 

Time Travelers' Reading Adventure Club

Our 2024 selection is:
Soldier's Heart
by Gary Paulsen


Join us as we explore this award-winning book based on the story of the First Minnesota Infantry Regiment, a very important unit at the battle of Gettysburg. Each week we will be reading a chapter or two, and then explore the real stories of the regiment here at Gettysburg.

Program is free of charge. Recommended for families with children ages 9-14.

When?
Saturday mornings at 11:00 a.m., March 2 through March 23.

Where?
Ford Education Room, Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center

*Please Note: All programs and procedures subject to change.

 

Special Education Events

Sensory Friendly Days
Saturday, January 13, 2024
and
Saturday, February 10, 2024
9:00 a.m.--11:00 a.m.

Explore the film and cyclorama painting, as well as the Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War in a quieter and calmer way during the morning hours. Special Hands-On History Carts and other gentle surprises for families who attend. A Relaxation Station will be available in the Ford Education Center.

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*"Join The Army with Company K:"*
A Special Event for Children with Hearing Impairment
Saturday, January 20, 2024
9:00 a.m.--11:00 a.m.

Company K of the 1st Pennsylvania Reserve Infantry was recrutied from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in 1861 and two years later found themselves back in their hometown to fight in the Battle of Gettysburg. Train, march, and learn all about who these soldiers were as well as their battle action at Gettysburg with Park Rangers and ASL Interpreters.

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*"Lincoln at Gettysburg:"*
A Special Event for Children with Visual Impairment
Saturday, January 27, 2024
9:00 a.m.--11:00 a.m.


Explore President Abraham Lincoln's journey to downtown Gettysburg at the David Wills House Museum (8 Lincoln Square, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania). Tour the home, wear Lincoln hats and coats, listen to the words of the Gettysburg Address, and more!

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*"The Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War:"*
A Special Event for English Language Learners
Saturday, February 3, 2024
9:00 a.m.--11:00 a.m.


Prepare your children or students for this special day with pre-visit vocabulary lists and activities, and then join us as we explore Hands-On History Carts and the museum with Park Rangers, Bilingual Interpreters, and plenty of visual support throughout the morning.


How To Reserve


All events are free of charge but pre-registration is required for those special education events above that are marked with an * as space is limited.

To pre-register, please email our education team the following information:

Subject Line: Special Education Events Registration

[ ] Name of Organization/Family
[ ] Street Address
[ ] City, State, Zip
[ ] School/Contact Phone #
[ ] Parent/Leader Contact
[ ] Parnent/Leader Email
[ ] Number of Students/Participants
[ ] Grade(s)
[ ] Name of Event
[ ] Additional Questions/Comments

Note: All Programs and Procedures are subject to change.

 
A park ranger talks to students and families during a Homeschool Days event.
A park ranger talks to homeschool students and their parents.

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Homeschool Days 2024
Battlefield Reporter:
Become a Photographer of Sketch Artist




UPDATE 10/31/2023: REGISTRATION FOR HOMESCHOOL DAYS 2024 IS NOW CLOSED. However, if you would like to be added to a waiting list for either March 1 or March 8, please email us at Gett_Education@nps.gov

Sign up your family or your co-op for one of our Homeschool sessions:
Friday, March 1, 2024
OR

Friday, March 8, 2024

10:00 a.m.--1:00 p.m.


This year we are going to explore Civil War photography and visit the sites of some of Gettysburg's most important historic photographs, as well as sketch the battlefield just like the reporters of the day.


Note: Recommended for children ages 8-14. If you have children below age 5, please find alternative plans for them. Also, we can accept a maximum of 50 students per session. A waiting list will be maintained for reservation requests after that. Thank you!

 

How To Reserve


To Begin Your Reservation Request for Homeschool Sessions, please email our education team the following information:

Subject Line: Homeschool Days

[ ] Name of Organization/Family
[ ] Street Address
[ ] City, State, Zip
[ ] School/Contact Phone #
[ ] Parent/Leader Contact
[ ] Parnent/Leader Email
[ ] Number of Students/Participants
[ ] Grade(s)
[ ] Preferred date, either March 1 or March 8.
[ ] Additional Questions/Comments

Note: All Programs and Procedures are subject to change.

Last updated: February 13, 2024

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