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Historical Center
Hours:
Grounds open Daily from Dawn to Dusk, with Historic programs every Saturday from 10 - 5
Driving Directions:
Rural but not remote, CI is just a 10 minute drive from Mercersburg, Clear Spring, Greencastle or Hagerstown. Park at the Visitor Center along the road for the best experience
About Us
The Conococheague Institute is a hands-on regional learning center with a focus on engaging programs that connect everyone's story. Visit our website, Facebook and YouTube to learn more.
Events
Bringing Colonial History to Life
- Make every weekend an event by visiting CI on Saturdays for free Historic Programming. Hands on activities and learning bring history to life.
- Saturday Jul 27, 2024
Dye Program: Dyeing For Color
- Come see us on Saturday July 27th to see how people dyed fiber using flora from their backyard.
- Saturday Jul 27, 2024
First Friday: Rock Hill Tour
- House tour of historic structures at the Conococheague Institute. Featuring 18th and 19th century log homes, original antiques, and cultural identities.
- Friday Aug 2, 2024
Medicinal Plant Walks
- Learn about historical remedies, and take a guided walk through our 30 acre site with our team to learn about the medicinal plants in the area!
- Saturday Aug 3, 2024
Bringing Colonial History to Life
- Make every weekend an event by visiting CI on Saturdays for free Historic Programming. Hands on activities and learning bring history to life.
- Saturday Aug 3, 2024
Bringing Colonial History to Life
- Make every weekend an event by visiting CI on Saturdays for free Historic Programming. Hands on activities and learning bring history to life.
- Saturday Aug 10, 2024
18th Century Health and Beauty
- Learn about how people took care of hygiene and what was popular for hair and makeup during the time.
- Saturday Aug 10, 2024
Arrowheads and Archery
- Come learn about how bow technology has been used throughout history, and let loose yourself with our variety of bows!
- Saturday Aug 17, 2024
Bringing Colonial History to Life
- Make every weekend an event by visiting CI on Saturdays for free Historic Programming. Hands on activities and learning bring history to life.
- Saturday Aug 17, 2024
Bringing Colonial History to Life
- Make every weekend an event by visiting CI on Saturdays for free Historic Programming. Hands on activities and learning bring history to life.
- Saturday Aug 24, 2024
So You Want to Volunteer? (Skill sharing and living history orientation)
- This is the day to ask the questions! Our experienced team will be happy to talk about working in a museum and how to interpret to the pu
- Saturday Aug 24, 2024
18th Century Homestead Life
- Discover the simple day-to-day skills people used throughout early American History, from Firestarting, Water Drawing, Gardening, and Cooking.
- Saturday Aug 31, 2024
Bringing Colonial History to Life
- Make every weekend an event by visiting CI on Saturdays for free Historic Programming. Hands on activities and learning bring history to life.
- Saturday Aug 31, 2024
First Friday: Rock Hill Tour
- House tour of historic structures at the Conococheague Institute. Featuring 18th and 19th century log homes, original antiques, and cultural identities.
- Friday Sep 6, 2024
Bringing Colonial History to Life
- Make every weekend an event by visiting CI on Saturdays for free Historic Programming. Hands on activities and learning bring history to life.
- Saturday Sep 7, 2024
Bringing Colonial History to Life
- Make every weekend an event by visiting CI on Saturdays for free Historic Programming. Hands on activities and learning bring history to life.
- Saturday Sep 14, 2024
Bringing Colonial History to Life
- Make every weekend an event by visiting CI on Saturdays for free Historic Programming. Hands on activities and learning bring history to life.
- Saturday Sep 21, 2024
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