The Joseph Priestley House

History Camp
2026-06-08 - 2026-06-10 | Joseph Priestley House Museum, 472 Priestley Ave, Northumberland, PA, 17857, United States
CAMP IS FULL FOR THE 2026 SEASON. Check back to our calendar of events for additional kid friendly events during the year.

Note, this camp runs Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (June 8th-10th) from 9am to 12pm. It is a FREE summer camp, paid for by the Friends of the Joseph Priestley House, where children can learn about Joseph Priestley’s life in Northumberland. We are so excited to be able to offer this summer experience!

All children going in to grades 1st through 6th for the 2026/2027 school year are eligible. Registration is first come to the first 20 students, and you will be emailed to confirm your registration.

Camp Coordinator Jo Ann Long, retired teacher in Shikellamy School District, has planned several interesting and creative activities so campers can become familiar with Dr. Priestley in Northumberland. Crafts, games, stories, snack time, and visits with local historical characters are part of each day’s agenda.

Please contact Jo Ann Long with any quesitons: lenlong@ptd.net.

Oxygen Day in the Garden 2026
2026-08-01 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for a lovely summer day at the Joseph Priestley House Museum! This is a FREE event hosted by the Friends of Joseph Priestley House, and there will be self-guided tours, music and light refreshments.
Demonstrations will run from 1-4. Please note, seating for demonstrations is limited.

Scouts Day 2026
2026-09-26 13:00 - 15:30 UTC
When: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Where: Joseph Priestley House, Northumberland, PA
What: Science & Nature Activities
Who: Scouts of All Ages
Registration Deadline: September 18, 2026
This event is for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of any age. Scouts must register in advance and each Scout (not adult) must pay $5 for the event. Please complete the RSVP form below to let us know the name of the Scout Leader and the number of scouts you plan on having attend.

Ghost Tour 2026 Save the Date
2026-10-31
Save the date! Ghost Tour October 31st.
Costumed guides, Ghost stories debunked, Post tour ghostly discussions, and lite refreshments. A free children’s book to those children attending.
More details to come!
