Old York Historical Society

Come join us in your best authentic colonial costume on October 6th, 7th or 8th or an immersive experience in colonial life in Old York! The day will include a visit to the Old York museum gallery to view colonial artifacts and hear some interesting stories of life in the 18th century. Following this, group activities will include cooking on the open hearth in the Old Jefferds Tavern, weaving linen on the tape looms and learning about textiles, and a school lesson in the old school house followed by old fashioned games. Colonial costume can be as simple as simple as a boy rolling up his pants to the knee and wearing baseball socks and a shirt and vest. Or a girl wearing a blouse and a skirt and a cap or bonnet or scarf on their head.

Add a second day to your trip and do some free exploration on your own around York including a hike or drive up Mt. Agamenticus,a visit to Steedman Woods and the Wiggly Bridge, and a visit to Nubble Light.

Location: Old York Historical Society,  3 Lindsay Rd., York, ME

Dates: Wednesday, October 6, Thursday, October 7, or Friday, October 8, 2021(all dates are full, please contact us to be put on a waiting list.)

Cost: $13 per student and Parents (children under 5 free). Please pre-register for this event by September 26. Receive a free HOME unit study ebook, "The Sign of the Beaver," to accompany your trip when you register!

Recommended Age Range: Ages 5 - 18

Parking: Free parking is available onsite

Directions 

Suggested Overnight Accommodations

Please Pre-register using the form at the bottom of the page, no later than September 26. 

See the attached Suggested Reading list to augment your visit to Old York.

*Participants in all HOME events and activities are required to follow the COVID guidelines set forth by individual venue hosts. Following CDC guidelines is also recommended.

Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, October 6, 7 or 8, 2021 (Same schedule each day. Choose one date!) 

(October 7 is full. October 8 has been added with the same schedule, limited space still available.

Newly added date, October 6!)

9:30 - 9:45am - Arrive at Old York Historical Society

10am - 12:30pm - Introduction and program activities

12:30 - 2:00pm - Lunch, and continue to tour the museum on your own. 

Please bring your own lunch. Depending on the weather, families can enjoy their lunch inside or out.

2:00 - Depart

Thursday or Friday, October 7 and 8, 2021

To extend your time in York, and experience more of the area, consider adding the following activities:

Nubble Light 

Steedman Woods and Wiggly Bridge

Mount Agamenticus

* Event Refund Policy - Registration fees may be refunded up to the registration deadline for this event. No refunds will be made after the registration deadline. In the event that you must cancel, please consider making your fee a donation to HOME rather than requesting a refund! If an event must be canceled or rescheduled for any reason, HOME will notify participants. Refunds will then be considered on a case by case basis, depending on whether or not the event is rescheduled.