Upcoming Events & Calendar

Upcoming Events, Programs, and Exhibits

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Art, Essay, and Photojournalism Contest

Calling all creatives! Winters Heritage House Museum, as an America250PA Nonprofit Affiliate, is pleased to announce an art, essay, and photojournalism contest to celebrate the Semiquincentennial. Registration and contest submission opens Friday, February 20. The deadline to enter is Thursday, March 12 at 2 p.m. Note, this was extended from the previous March 6 deadline.


All entrants will be entered into a drawing to win prizes, and will be invited to the opening night preview and reception. Submissions will be on display in conjunction with the America250 exhibit opening in April. 

Kids Programs

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Pajama Story Nights at Winters Heritage House Museum

Join us as we journey through magical tales when the museum transforms into a world of imagination. Snuggle in with blankets and enjoy themed stories that come to life through wonder and creativity. Take part in hands-on crafts and activities that spark inspiration and fun. Tasty treats will be provided — making it the perfect evening to get lost in the magic of stories! 


  



Themes

Friday, March 27, 2026 - Mystery Night  

Friday, April 24, 2026 - Magical Adventures  

Friday, May 29, 2026 - The Great Outdoors 

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 


$5 per night for Winters Heritage House Museum members by contacting Winters Heritage Hosue to register. 


All others should register through Elizabethtown GEARS. 
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Pre-school Story Hour at Winters Heritage House Museum

Designed for ages 3 - 6


On the 2nd Friday of each month come to Winters Heritage House Museum where little ones can journey back in time with engaging stories that will spark their curiosity about the past! With colorful pictures, songs, and easy crafts children will explore how people lived, worked, and played in early America. A tasty snack inspired by the month’s theme is included. Our story hour encourages curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning while introducing young visitors to the wonders of the museum. 

  

Dates:

March 13

April 10

May 8

10 - 11:30 a.m. 


$4 per day for Winters Heritage House Museum members and previous year attendees by contacting Winters Heritage House to register. All others should register through Elizabethtown GEARS. 
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History Detectives

Designed for ages 6-11


When school is out, come sleuth your way through history. 


Filled with interactive activities, this elementary -program allows students to explore history through storytelling, images, role-playing, crafts, games, and hands-on projects. As you build colonial tools or recreate historical landmarks, you will gain a deeper understanding of the people and events that help to shape our world.  


Themes: 

March 19 – Inventors 

April 6 – Elizabethtown’s First Settlers 

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  


$5 per day for Winters Heritage House Museum members. Members should contact Winters Heritage House to register. All others should register through Elizabethtown GEARS. 
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Afternoon Kids Club for ages 4 - 10


Be a part of the Winters Heritage House Museum’s Afternoon Kids Club where each afternoon program is an adventure in art, history and creativity. Using the Winters Heritage House Museum's exhibits and artifacts, each session brings a new theme that offers discovery through hands on activities, painting, stories, images, games and crafts. Snacks are included.  


  


Thursdays

March 5 – May 21 

4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 


 $60 for the entire series for Winters Heritage House Museum members or previous attendees. Members and previous attendees should contact Winters Heritage House to register. All others should register through Elizabethtown GEARS.


Contact Museum Director, Teresa St. Angelo, for drop-in information.