Historical Moments on the Homefront: A Hands-On Historical Crafts Summer Program Series

June 19 & 26, July 3, 17 & 31 and Aug. 7, 2025
Thursdays | 10 a.m.-Noon | 1-5 p.m.
Included with a Ticket for the Museum Adventure
Local historians with Danza Antiqua present a series of historical art activities enjoyed by children and adults during the Civil War era. Each day, the artists will select a different art form and provide demonstrations and hands-on activities. Hand made dolls and hand quilting of the Civil War will be on display

Interact with the artists. Try the craft and learn the history of each art activity and its traditional methods. Take information with you to continue the featured art forms at home.

WEAVING | NATIVE AMERICAN BEAD WORK | PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN HANDTUCH EMBROIDERY | BOBBIN LACE | HAND KNITTING | PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN FRAKTUR
Best for children/youth ages 8-12 with parent/guardian/caregiver. Space is limited to 20 participants during each session. Registration is not required. Museum adventure ticket is required.

You may also like the following events from Gettysburg Foundation:

• This Wednesday, 25th June, 10:00 am, Civil War Ceramic Paint & Take in Gettysburg
• This Friday, 27th June, 06:00 pm, Bonded in Misery in Gettysburg
• This Saturday, 28th June, 08:30 am, Encounters with History: Gettysburg Shadows in Gettysburg

Also check out other Arts events in Gettysburg, Trips & Adventurous Activities in Gettysburg, Dance events in Gettysburg.