Learning

Historical Museum Education

History comes alive when it’s experienced firsthand. At Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum, our educational programs are crafted to offer immersive, authentic experiences that deepen understanding and appreciation of Pennsylvania German history.

Through our museum education opportunities, adults gain a new respect for the lives and skills of their ancestors, while children are inspired to try the chores, games, and crafts of the past. Just as Pennsylvania German culture was all-encompassing, so is our approach to historical education, led by expert historians, interpreters, and craftsmen.

Landis Valley Museum welcomes adults, school groups, scouts, and more. Get in touch with us today to learn more about our unique museum education experiences!

For more information about any of these educational opportunities at Landis Valley, visit any of the links above or call 717-569-0401.

Engaging Museum Classes & Workshops

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Classes & Workshops for Adults

Landis Valley offers year-round classes designed to bring you closer to history. While historic crafts and trades are the main focus, we periodically conduct trips to other sites and hold lectures giving you a deeper understanding of the impact the Pennsylvania Germans had on America.

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Learning for Children

From field trips to homeschool classes to scouting programs, there are many opportunities for children to learn history in a fun and hands-on way.

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Learning Our History

Almost a century ago, Henry K. and George D. Landis sought to collect and preserve the art, history, and material culture of their people, the Pennsylvania Germans. The result is their legacy, Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum.

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Engaging Museum Classes & Workshops

Our museum classes and museum workshops for adults are offered year-round and are designed to bring you closer to history. Discover traditional cooking methods, explore crafts like basket weaving and painting, and much more. These museum classes are designed to be fun, interactive, and informative, creating a social space to share and celebrate a love for history.

Museum classes for children are equally abundant, featuring rotating themes that introduce kids to historical games, crafts, and daily life activities. Children learn the joys of imagination and ingenuity, transforming simple materials into creative tools and toys in our museum workshops.

No matter your age or interest, there’s something for everyone in our museum workshops! Explore all our museum classes and museum workshops on our website or reach out to us directly.

Sign Up for A Variety of Museum Courses

Landis Valley Museum and Farm Village’s museum courses range from a variety of topics and lengths from one-time activities to all week-long summer camps. Learn pottery techniques, wood trades, wool, cloth, and straw crafts and so much more.

Some of our museum courses include:

  • One Room School House Experience
  • Pennsylvania German Folk Art
  • Tossed Treasures; Digging Up the Past
  • Basket Weaving
  • And so much more!

Our museum courses are family-friendly, educational, interesting, engaging, and enjoyable! Our team of passionate historians and craftsmen volunteers love to educate and make you feel immersed in history, just as if you were stepping back in time yourself.

Sign up for one of our museum courses by getting in touch with us today!

Experience Our Museum Education Opportunities Today!

Planning a trip for a school group or looking for a unique activity for your family? Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum offers an engaging way to explore Pennsylvania German life through our museum education programs.

If you have questions about our programs or would like more information, our team is happy to help. Contact us today to learn more!