Educational
Civil War Engineers at Cornwall Iron Furnace
Cornwall Iron FurnaceEngineers were vital in helping the Union Army in waging war during the Civil War. Cornwall Iron Furnace is hosting living history interpreters of the Detachment, US Engineers. This will be a small and intimate event in which the public will be able to talk one on one about the role of Engineers during the […]
Halloween Candlelight Tours – Heidelberg Hall
Heidelberg Hall 1373 Heidelberg Ave., Schaefferstown, United StatesJoin us on an exclusive extended tour of Heidelberg Hall, as we explore the mansions 30 rooms and tower in the evening light. Guests will be provided a candle as they enter the entrance vestibule to light their way through the mansion. Learn how Victorian architecture in this Second Empire style influenced the American haunted […]
An Old Fashioned Victorian Seance – Heidelberg Hall
Heidelberg Hall 1373 Heidelberg Ave., Schaefferstown, United StatesStep through the veil of time, as we recreate the atmosphere and mystique of an old fashioned Victorian seance. Our local guest historian will be discussing the history of how these events started and their origin, who performed them and why they were popularized in Victorian culture. Accompanying this event will be a 1-hour long […]
Intro. to Outdoor Survival – Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
Middle Creek Visitors Center 100 Museum Rd, Stevens, PA, United StatesBasic introduction to outdoor survival topics such as gathering wild foods, filtering water for drinking, staying warm, and more.
Cornwall Iron Furnace – Lecture
Virtual"Cornwall Goes to War" by Mike Weber
Pennsylvania Black Bears – Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
Middle Creek Visitors Center 100 Museum Rd, Stevens, PA, United StatesLearn about the basic biology of black bears in Pennsylvania including denning and other life history events.
Hunting in the West: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly – Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
Get an overview to planning a big game hunt, including different options and an outlook on the future of the sport.
Free Pop-up Archery Event – Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
Middle Creek Wildlife Management AreaVisit Middle Creek at different times throughout the spring and summer and learn about archery during the free pop-up archery events! No prior experience is necessary to participate and instructors from the National Archery in the Schools Program will be on site to teach attendees proper technique, safety, and more! Equipment will be available to […]
TPS Bully Dog Show
Lebanon Expo Center 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon, PA, United StatesEarth Day is Off the Hook – Visit Lebanon Valley
Memorial Lake State ParkEarth Day is Off the Hook Come celebrate Earth Day at Memorial Lake State Park with fishing and a stream study, co-hosted by Visit Lebanon Valley! Nothing makes you appreciate nature more than learning to rig a fishing line, baiting a hook, and cast a rod. We will provide tackle, bait, and fishing rods, but […]
Vernal Pools – DCNR, Swatara State Park
Swatara State ParkJoin the park naturalist for an exploration of vernal pools in Swatara State Park! We’ll see what creatures are about and attempt to see some of the amphibians that are busy Springing into action ...Read More
125th Anniversary Events Scheduled to Honor Mt. Gretna’s Role in Spanish-American War
Hall of Philosophy, Mt. GretnaCommemoration of Pennsylvania National Guardsmen rendezvousing in Mt. Gretna to train and muster out for the Spanish-American War-1898. Soldiers Field: Opening Ceremony, soldiers’ camp, maneuvers, and scavenger hunt Hall of Philosophy: Speakers, genealogy, displays, and food Event Schedule: ALL DAY Living Historians Camp Hastings (rain or shine) 9AM-4PM Scavenger Hunt for Kids and Adults 10AM […]
Free Pop-up Archery Event – Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
Middle Creek Wildlife Management AreaVisit Middle Creek at different times throughout the spring and summer and learn about archery during the free pop-up archery events! No prior experience is necessary to participate and instructors from the National Archery in the Schools Program will be on site to teach attendees proper technique, safety, and more! Equipment will be available to […]
Summer Kickoff
Hall of Philosophy, Mt. Gretna Gettysburg Avenue, Mt. GretnaKickoff Summer in Mt. Gretna right at this event! Stop by for info about Mt. Gretna organizations and summer events, stay for entertainment, food, and drink. Socialize with neighbors, meet new people, bid on action items including the original cover art of the 2023 Summer calendar book. Find out how to get involved with the […]
1st Annual Falcon Triathlon/Duathlon/Aquabike/Tri-Relay & Youth Triathlon
Cedar Crest High SchoolAll proceeds from the races support the Cedar Crest High School and Middle School Cross Country/ Track & Field Programs. Course Descriptions: (Begins at 8am, ages 13+) Triathlon: 300 yd. indoor pool swim/ 13 mi. bike/ 5K run Duathlon: 1.5 mi. run/ 13 mi. bike/ 5K run Aquabike: 300 yd. pool swim/ 13 mi. bike […]
National Trails Day Hike – Swatara State Park
Swatara State Park"Join us for an interpretive hike at Swatara State Park to celebrate National Trails Day! We’ll start our trek at the Trout Run trailhead, follow the Moonshine Trail, connect to the Swatara Rail Trail and then follow the Appalachian Trail back to the Moonshine Trail- forming an approximately 2.5-mile intermediate loop. Please bring water!"
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley – Gretna Theatre: Kids Series
Mt. Gretna Playhouse 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mt. Gretna, United StatesStanley Lambchop is your ordinary, everyday, run-of-the-mill, ten-year-old: normal mom and dad, normal little brother, normal life. That's just the problem... for Stanley, life is too normal. He wants to travel the world, do something amazing, something no one's ever seen before. Careful what you wish for, Stanley! One night, the bulletin board on the […]
Gretna Music 4 Kids – Build an Organ
Hall of Philosophy, Mt. Gretna Gettysburg Avenue, Mt. GretnaYou may have built a bear or built with blocks and Legos, but have you ever built an organ? Help build a real pipe organ and then learn to play it. Organist Vince Ryan will show kids of all ages how to assemble the instrument, how it makes sound, and how to create […]
Free Pop-up Archery Event – Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
Middle Creek Wildlife Management AreaVisit Middle Creek at different times throughout the spring and summer and learn about archery during the free pop-up archery events! No prior experience is necessary to participate and instructors from the National Archery in the Schools Program will be on site to teach attendees proper technique, safety, and more! Equipment will be available to […]
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus – Gretna Theatre: Kids Series
Mt. Gretna Playhouse 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mt. Gretna, United StatesIt's not easy being the Pigeon-you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something.