The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) and Friends of the Joseph Priestley House will celebrate the commonwealth’s 339th birthday. This day also features a celebration of Joseph Priestley’s birthday and kicks off our 2026 tour season.
Friends of the Joseph Priestley House are honored to host the America 250 PA MOBILE UNIT on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026. The vent is from 10 am - 5 pm and the Mobile Unit will be available from 11 am - 4 pm. Built into the unit are three interactive exhibits: Pennsylvania Pursuit – A fast-paced […]
Welcome returning and new vendors! We are excited to host our 4th annual Herb & Native Plant Faire at the Joseph Priestley House in Northumberland! Tickets will be $50 for a 10x10 foot spot and $75 for a 10x20 foot spot. Early bird pricing until 3/31: $40 for a 10x10 foot spot and $65 for […]
We are excited to host our 4th annual Herb & Native Plant Faire at the Joseph Priestley House in Northumberland! Free for the public! We are welcoming Herb Plant vendors, Arts and Crafts vendors and Food vendors. We will offer tours from 1pm-4pm and much more! Any questions, please reach out to Mike at jphopsmanager@gmail.com.
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 […]
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.
It's a head-to-head showdown for Pennsylvania history lovers! Joseph Priestley House goes up against Drake Well Museum & Park in this month's Clash of the Collections, PHMC's virtual series where museums across the Commonwealth face off to present an artifact that best captures the theme — this time, Revolutionary Legacies. Representing JPH, PHMC regional curator […]
EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST. 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 […]
Hear the darker side of the Priestley House: the stories our regular tours leave out. Costumed guides lead you through the house after dark, sharing ghostly tales connected to Joseph Priestley's life and the strange happenings said to occur in the House itself. But this is Priestley's house, so every story gets the scientist's treatment. […]
Hear the darker side of the Priestley House: the stories our regular tours leave out. Costumed guides lead you through the house after dark, sharing ghostly tales connected to Joseph Priestley’s life and the strange happenings said to occur in the House itself. But this is Priestley’s house, so every story gets the scientist’s treatment. […]
Hear the darker side of the Priestley House: the stories our regular tours leave out. Costumed guides lead you through the house after dark, sharing ghostly tales connected to Joseph Priestley’s life and the strange happenings said to occur in the House itself. But this is Priestley’s house, so every story gets the scientist’s treatment. […]
Hear the darker side of the Priestley House: the stories our regular tours leave out. Costumed guides lead you through the house after dark, sharing ghostly tales connected to Joseph Priestley’s life and the strange happenings said to occur in the House itself. But this is Priestley’s house, so every story gets the scientist’s treatment. […]
