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Summer History Camp

Each year, the Historical Society collaborates with the 
Joseph Priestley House in Northumberland, to offer junior historians,

  grades 1 through 5,
an opportunity to learn more about
local history, archaeology and genealogy
through a two-week series of six sessions: 
three sessions are held at the
Joseph Priestley House,
and three at the Hunter House.

 

Summer History Camp 2008

at The Hunter House, 1150 North Front Street, Sunbury 

Monday, August 4 – Tuesday, August 5 – Wednesday, August 6

9:30 a.m. to 12 noon

Each day will feature a guest presenter who will tell us about local lore, how the Native Americans lived and hunted in the Susquehanna River Valley, and how they made and used tools. Camp will also include special group and individual activities, crafts, snacks, and a dress-up and photo session.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – 286-4083. 

Summer History Camp is open to elementary school students,
grades 1 through 5.

Campers must have completed first grade. Fee is $35.00 per child.

History Camp at the Joseph Priestley House in Northumberland
is Wednesday, July 23, Thursday, July 24, and Friday, July 25
from 9:30 a.m. to noon. 
This Year’s Theme is “Joseph Priestley House: A History Mystery”

For more information and to register call 473-9474.
 

Camps are co-sponsored by the Northumberland County Historical Society
and the Friends of Joseph Priestley House.

 



Or request information by email to
Director, Cindy Inkrote at
mailto:director@northumberlandcountyhistoricalsociety.org