250th Anniversary Event - FJPH Hosts the Mobile Unit!
2026-04-15 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Joseph Priestley House Museum, 472 Priestley Ave, Northumberland, PA, 17857, United States
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 trivia game that challenges visitors with questions about Pennsylvania’s rich history and key civics questions from the U.S. citizenship test.
Keystone Quest – A retro-style video game that takes players on an adventure across Pennsylvania.
The Commonwealth Chronicles – A digital storytelling booth where visitors can record and share personal stories about their lives, histories, and hopes for the future.
Engaging with the exhibits and connecting with us on social media will provide you the opportunity to spin our prize wheel!

Vendor SignUp: Herb & Native Plant Faire 2026
2026-05-16 09:00 - 16:00
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 10×10 foot spot and $75 for a 10×20 foot spot. Early bird pricing until 3/31: $40 for a 10×10 foot spot and $65 for a 10×20 foot spot. We are welcoming Herb Plant vendors, Arts and Crafts vendors and Food vendors. Any questions, please reach out to Mike at jphopsmanager@gmail.com 0r 570-428-2873.

2026 Herb & Native Plant Faire
2026-05-16 09:00 - 16:00
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.

History Camp
2026-06-08 - 2026-06-10
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.
