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Educational Offerings

At LancasterHistory, education is at the forefront of everything we do. We offer on-site courses and lectures as well as special events, student and group tours, and learning tools for students and educators.

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Student Programs

Our Lancaster Campus of History is brimming with history to be explored and analyzed by curious minds. Bring your student group on a customized field trip led by our team of passionate museum educators.

Student Programs

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Stay in touch with LancasterHistory by signing up for our Educator Mailing List! This mailing list is dedicated to sharing information about LancasterHistory and our various programs and events that you may find helpful for your classroom or your own professional development.

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Wheatland 360° Virtual Field Trip

Unable to visit Wheatland in-person? We have you covered! Enjoy a dynamic, self-directed Wheatland 360° Virtual Field Trip. Filled with information hotspots and educational videos, the virtual field trip features high-resolution, panoramic, 360° images of each room and floor of the presidential mansion. The Wheatland 360° Virtual Field Trip was generously supported by the Pryor E. & Arlene R. Neuber Charitable Trust.

Wheatland 360° Virtual Field Trip

Learning Tools & Videos

Whether you are doing a project or homework assignment on Lancaster County’s history, or just want to watch an educational video or two, you can use our interactive digital content, including timelines and digital exhibits, to learn more about the important people, events, and dates in Lancaster County and Pennsylvania’s history.

Learning Tools & Videos

National History Day

National History Day offers students a special opportunity to do historical research, and our Lancaster Campus of History contains an archive of more than 2 million primary source documents, a library with thousands of scholarly books and materials, a world-class object collection, and a team of experts.

National History Day

Internships

LancasterHistory offers a variety of internships that provide experience in a vibrant, professional setting at the Lancaster Campus of History. We currently offer two internship experiences: the Summer Internship Program (paid) and Year-Round Internships (unpaid). Both require applications and can be considered for course credit.

Internships

Public Programs

View our events calendar to see upcoming programs and special events.

Events