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June 2019
Boehm’s Chapel Summer Hours Begin June 01
The Chapel will be open for tours every other Saturday, between Noon and Two PM, during the Summer, beginning on June 01. Please see our website www.boehmschapel.org for exact dates or for additional information, please contact boehmschapel@gmail.com or phone 717-872-4133. June 22nd will include a children’s program, “Tales in the Tying Shed,” featuring a children’s book about early blacksmithing, followed by children’s games from the 1800s. Events are free and open to the public. Donations are graciously accepted.
Boehm’s Chapel Children’s Day-Tales in the Tying Shed
Boehm’s Chapel will be open for tours every other Saturday, between Noon and Two PM, during the Summer, beginning on June 01, 2019. Please see our website www.boehmschapel.org for exact dates or for additional information, please contact boehmschapel@gmail.com or phone 717-872-4133. June 22nd will include a children’s program, “Tales in the Tying Shed.” featuring a children’s book about early blacksmithing, followed by children’s games from the 1800s. Events are free and open to the public. Donations are graciously accepted.
Guest Speakers: “Rediscovering Queer America in the 18th Century”
Rock Ford will welcome guest speakers Curtis Royer and Jacob McCorkel as they present “Rediscovering Queer America in the 18th Century” on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at 2:00 pm. Their presentation will focus on the stories of individuals who engaged in homosocial bonding, same-sex relationships and/or otherwise defied norms in the 18th Century. This presentation primarily focuses on indigenous tribes, enslaved people and Europeans who inhabited what is now the eastern United States. The presenters will utilize queer theory to explore romantic…
Boehm’s Chapel Heritage Sunday Hymn Sing-June 23, 2019
Boehm’s Chapel Heritage Sunday 2019 To Feature 18th Century Reed Organ The thirty-eighth annual Boehm’s Heritage Sunday will be held June 23, 2019. A brief business meeting will begin at 4:00 PM, followed immediately by an old-fashioned hymn sing in the historic, 1791 chapel located at 13 West Boehm’s Road, Willow Street, PA. The Rev. Mark Herr will lead the hymn sing with accompaniment on the original Wilcox and White reed organ purchased in the late 19th century for the…
Mid-Atlantic Tesla Owners Club Presents: The Electric Vehicle Evolution/Revolution!
Mid-Atlantic Tesla Owners Club Presents: The Electric Vehicle Evolution/Revolution! June 29 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm FREE with admission Driving Technology The Susquehanna Chapter of the Mid-Atlantic Tesla Owners Club takes over the Lancaster Science Factory on Saturday, June 29th! Guests of all ages will have the opportunity to explore owners’ electric vehicles and ask questions. There will also be demonstrations of enhanced functions including driverless summoning! Info sessions at 10:30 and 12:30 will review the history of electric…
July 2019
3D Printing in the Maker Space at the Lancaster Science Factory
3D Printing in the Maker Space July 4 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm $9.95 Learn the basics of 3D printing by completing a print of your own! You can design it yourself, or choose from a variety of ready-to-print files. Ages 5+
Science Factory OPEN July 4th
OPEN July 4th 10am – 3pm July 4 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Celebrate the 4th with Science! Join us on the 4th of July as we’re open for special hours: 10am – 3pm. Cool off from the Summer sun in our exhibit hall featuring over 75 hands-on exhibits and activities.
August 2019
Children’s Event: Stories on the Porch
During this program, a Rock Ford docent reads a selected story of Early America to the children while gathered on the spacious porch of the mansion. Following the story, children participate in a fun activity. Afterwards, children and their adults may enjoy the grounds of Rock Ford Plantation. Stories on the Porch is geared toward children from preschool through 5th grade. Children must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult. This is a free event; donations are always…
STEM Story Time
STEM Story Time features a live story presentation from a member of the museum’s education team based around current museum exhibits and themes. This program provides preschoolers with new science and nature based concepts and vocabulary using the familiar tools of story time and pairing hands on activities to further enhance new learning opportunities.
Summer STEM Camps at the Lancaster Science Factory!
The Lancaster Science Factory has been offering Summer Camps for more a decade. In 2019, we’re celebrating by offering 28 unique, weeklong camps for kids of all ages and interests.
