Upcoming Events & Calendar

Upcoming Events, Programs, and Exhibits

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NEW EXHIBIT: Elizabethtown and the Road to Liberty 

 In a small Pennsylvania frontier town, hard choices had to be faced as the revolution touched the everyday lives of the residents of Elizabethtown.


Exhibit opens April 1 and runs through April 30 during museum hours. 


Join us for a special Opening Night Members Reception on Tuesday, March 31. View the exhibit, including the America250PA art and essay contest submissions beginning at 5 p.m. At 6:45, join us for a reception to recognize the contest entrants. The evening will conclude at 7:30 p.m. 


For planning purposes, please kindly RSVP to Winters Heritage House Museum by calling (717) 367-4672 or by e-mailing Contact @WintersHeritageHouseMuseum

Programs for Adults

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Colonial Costume Workshop

April 21, May 5, 19, June 2 & 16

6 - 8 p.m.  

   

Celebrate America250PA by stepping into the world of Revolutionary-era sewing. This hands-on workshop explores hand-sewn women’s clothing from 1776–1780 using historically accurate materials and techniques. 


Over five evening sessions, participants will create an authentic garment while learning the skills and stories behind 18th-century dress. All materials are provided by the museum, with the option to purchase your finished costume. 


Registration & Instructor Fee: $50 

Email Rosalind to register or for more informaton. 
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Remember When Story Series

Elizabethtown has always been a community built on resilience, fortitude, strength, and service. Join us at the historic H.U. Coble House for an inspiring evening series featuring special guest presenters from across our community.


Each speaker will share their personal story, reflecting on their accomplishments, challenges, family ties, and memories of life in Elizabethtown. These heartfelt accounts will be filmed and preserved in the Seibert Genealogy and Research Library, ensuring that their voices become part of our shared history.


Come listen, connect, and celebrate the stories that make Elizabethtown strong. Refreshments will be provided.

 

Themes:

March 26 – Your Covid Story 

April 30 – Childhood Memories

May 28 – Military Service, A Family Affair

6:30 - 8 p.m. 


Interested in sharing your story? 

Call or e-mail Teresa 

 (717) 367-4672  TStangelo@WintersHeritageHouse.org 
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Spot of Tea & 250 Years of History

Let America’s 250 years of history come alive with the people and events from the past, as presented by a line-up of intriguing and knowledgeable presenters! Presentations are on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. at the H.U. Coble House. 


Dates & Speakers


April 1 - Doug Miller 

Executive Director of Pennsbury Manor

William Penn and the Founding of Pennsylvania  


April 8 - Dr Steve Nolt

Director of the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies, Elizabethtown College                                        

Pennsylvania Germans: Regional Culture and National Influence        

     

April 15 – Ambassador John Craig 

Former member of the U.S. Foreign Service  

What’s next in Syria? A deep dive into the current situation and discussion about U.S. goals and objectives.          

           

April 22 – Nancy Landis

Local artist and former Director of Winters Heritage House Museum                                           

Colonial American Fleece to Fabric 


April 29 – Dr. Michele Kozimor 

Director of the Center for Teaching, Learning & Scholarship, Dickinson College  

American Architecture at 250: Frank Lloyd Wright Designs in Pennsylvania

 

May 6 - Dr. Leroy Hopkins 

Local historian, Millersville University professor emeritus and Lancaster resident  

Black Lancastrians in the Age of Revolution: From Bondage to Community 


May 13 - Nelson Polite 

President of the African American Historical Society of South Central PA. 

African American Heritage of Downtown Lancaster, featuring the Underground Railroad


May 20 - Ross Hetrick

President of Thaddeus Stevens Society 

Performance as Thaddeus Stevens 

(1pm and 6:30 pm) 

 

May 27 – Debbie Saylor

Curator at Blue Rock Heritage Center  

What the Ancient Ones Left Behind  

 

June 3 – Roy E. Goodman

Emeritus Curator, American Philosophical Society  

The All-Encompassing Benjamin Franklin  

 

June 10 - Nelson Polite 

President of the African American Historical Society of South Central PA

African American Heritage of the Southeast Neighborhood 

 

June 17 – Michael Harris

Author of Fight for Philadelphia  

Forts Mercer and Mifflin, The Battle of Whitemarsh, and The Road to Valley Forge 

 

June 24 - Phil Clark 

Mayor of Elizabethtown Borough 

Life in Elizabethtown 


July 1 -  Teresa St. Angelo

Director of Winters Heritage House Museum 

From Valley Forge to the Battle of Monmouth, the March from Suffering to Strength 

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.