The Joseph Priestley House

Tour 2 (Sunday 2pm)
2024-08-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-04 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-28 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
Tours are offered Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm

Adult (12-64 years): $8.00
Seniors, AAA, Veterans: $6.00
Youth (3-11): $4.00
EBT: $2.00
Members: Free
Active Military and Immediate Family: Free
Members PA Heritage Foundation: Free

Tour 1 (Sunday 1pm)
2024-08-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-28 13:00 - 14:00

Tour 3 (Saturday 3pm)
2024-08-10 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-03 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-27 15:00 - 16:00

Tour 2 (Saturday 2pm)
2024-08-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-03 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-27 14:00 - 15:00

Tour 1 (Saturday 1pm)
2024-08-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-27 13:00 - 14:00

Tour 3 (Sunday 3pm)
2024-08-04 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-28 15:00 - 16:00

Oxygen Day in the Garden: Special 250th Anniversary Celebration!
2024-08-04 11:30 - 16:00 | Joseph Priestley House Museum, 472 Priestley Ave, Northumberland, PA, 17857, United States
This is a FREE event, and Kid-centered outdoor activities will begin at 11:30am with light refreshments.

On Sunday the museum will host its annual Oxygen Day Garden Party. The museum will open for tours beginning at 1 pm, with special indoor music in the front room (across from the library) provided by Fred Hooper, piano and Broderick Lesher, violin from 1:30-3:30 pm. On the grounds, visitors can interact with a Brewmeister, who demonstrates the brewing of beer as it would have been done during Priestley’s time, and listen to the music of fiddler Beverley Conrad. At 1:30 pm and again at 3:30 pm in the Pond Building, Dr. Priestley, portrayed by Ron Blatchley, will demonstrate science experiments using equipment common during Priestley’s lifetime. A tribute to the American Chemical Society and special recognition of Rory Arne Olofson, Phd retired professor of Chemistry, Penn State University. There is no charge for Sunday’s events, although anyone wishing to attend the science demonstrations must get tickets in the Visitors Center, because seating is limited.

Descendant Tours
2024-08-03 10:30 - 15:00 | Joseph Priestley House Museum, 472 Priestley Ave, Northumberland, PA, 17857, United States
On Saturday, August 3 the Priestley House Museum will be hosting a visit from Priestley descendants wishing to spend a day on-site. Registration for descendants will begin at 10:30 am in the Visitors Center
For non-descendant visitors, museum volunteers will be on-hand Saturday to conduct regular museum tours from 1-3 pm and the gift shop will be open for the purchase of 250th anniversary memorabilia.

Celebrating 250 Years Under the Stars
2024-08-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Joseph Priestley House Museum, 472 Priestley Ave, Northumberland, PA, 17857, United States
August 1, 2024 marks the 250th Anniversary of Dr. Priestley’s discovery of oxygen, and in honor of that auspicious event, the Joseph Priestley House Museum is hosting a celebration!

Under the tent set up for the occasion, guests will be able to enjoy food catered by Laurie Bucard of Townside Catering, to purchase Priestley Pilsner from Pineknotter Brewery or wine from Whispering Oak, to enjoy, and, if one so desires, dance to music performed by Elegance Quartet (https://www.elegancequartet.com). The house will be open for guests to visit the newly renovated second floor Rotating Display Area, which during the Gala Weekend Celebration, will feature an art display by guest artist Hope Buzzelli. Registration, including a cover charge of $5 per person, will be required of all attendees. Any questions, please call the office: (570) 473-9474.

250th Gala Anniversary Weekend
2024-08-02 00:00 - 2024-08-04 00:00 | Joseph Priestley House Museum, 472 Priestley Ave, Northumberland, PA, 17857, United States
Come join us as we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Joseph Priestley’s Discover of Oxygen!
(7/24, TBD) July Trivia Night: https://joseph-priestley-house.org/event/pineknotter-trivia-night-featuring-dr-joseph-priestley/
(8/2) Friday Night Party Under the Stars: https://joseph-priestley-house.org/event/celebrating-250-years-under-the-stars/
(8/4) Sunday Oxygen Day in the Garden: https://joseph-priestley-house.org/event/oxygen-day-in-the-garden-special-250th-anniversary-celebration/

Pineknotter Trivia Night: Featuring Dr. Joseph Priestley
2024-07-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Pineknotter Brewing Company, 254 Front St, Northumberland, 17857, United States
Date is finalized for July 24th!
Join us for a fun night of trivia featuring questions about the life of Dr. Joseph Priestley.
This event is being hosted by our friends at the Pineknotter Brewing Company.

Acting Workshop
2024-06-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Joseph Priestley House Museum, 472 Priestley Ave, Northumberland, PA, 17857, United States
When: Saturdays, June 29 & July 6, 2024 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Joseph Priestley House, Northumberland, PA
What: Recreate Historical Figures
Who: Middle School Students. Limited to 12 Students
Cost: FREE
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/SYAHyTsGqrSHxB7R9
Contact: Murrie Zlotziver, Ops. Manager jphopsmanager@gmail.com

History Camp
2024-06-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Joseph Priestley House Museum, 472 Priestley Ave, Northumberland, PA, 17857, United States
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/LQjTjpYanyXSV9TH7
When: Mon., Tue., Wed., June 10, 11, 12, 2024 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Where: Joseph Priestley House, Northumberland, PA
What: Theme Joseph Priestley Scientist
Who: Children Grades 1st thru 5th
Cost: FREE Contact: Jo Ann Long lenlong@ptd.net

Members PA Heritage Foundation
2024-06-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Joseph Priestley House Museum, 472 Priestley Ave, Northumberland, PA, 17857, United States
Free

Herb & Native Plant Faire
2024-05-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Joseph Priestley House Museum, 472 Priestley Ave, Northumberland, PA, 17857, United States
When: Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Joseph Priestley House, Northumberland, PA
What: Outdoor Activities
Cost: FREE
Contact: Murrie Zlotziver, Ops. Manager jphopsmanager@gmail.com

Earth Day
2024-04-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Joseph Priestley House Museum, 472 Priestley Ave, Northumberland, PA, 17857, United States
When: Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Joseph Priestley House, Northumberland, PA
What: Outdoor Activities
Cost: FREE
Contact: Murrie Zlotziver, Ops. Manager jphopsmanager@gmail.com

Birthday Event
2024-03-21 08:00 - 17:00

Charter Day / Joseph Priestley’s Birthday
2024-03-07 01:00 - 16:00 | Joseph Priestley House Museum, 472 Priestley Ave, Northumberland, PA, 17857, United States
Join us as we celebrate Joseph Priestley’s birthday and open for the season. We will have tours, demonstrations and light refreshments. This event is FREE.

Afternoon Tea, tickets required
2024-02-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Front Street Station, 2 Front Street, Northumberland, PA
Joseph and Mary Priestley invite you to an Afternoon Tea, Sunday, February 4th! If you didn’t receive an invitation and would like to attend our delightful event, you are welcome to use our online RSVP form by JANUARY 24th.

Online ticket request: https://forms.gle/z32P1Thb295LYzbcA.

The Afternoon Tea is in honor of the 250th Anniversary of Joseph’s Discovery of Oxygen. Adult tickets are $35, and children under 12 are $10. Please reach out with any questions! 570-473-9574.
