Adventures in PA: Taxes and Treasures
We arrived one Friday afternoon in Washington, PA to visit the Whiskey Rebellion Center and nearby David Bradford House to learn more about pioneer life and taxes in Pennsylvania. Let’s set the scene. In [...]
Adventures in Philadelphia – Part Two
In my first article, I highlighted several must-see stops for your field trip to Philadelphia. Today, I share a variety of activities to help you prepare before you go. While these are designed with [...]
Courtney’s Field Trip Preparation Resource List
Resources to help prepare your children, wherever you may be headed: These titles are suggested for educational purposes, but we have not personally evaluated all the content. Books, videos, and more: Who Was/ What [...]
Adventures in Philadelphia – Part One
My love for field trips is in my DNA: My mother Colleen, a PA homeschooler in the 80’s and 90’s, was known as “The Field Trip Lady”. One of my favorite destinations growing up [...]
Adventures in PA: Coal and Steel
Last fall, our family went through a period I would call “unplanned unschooling” as a result of prolonged and severe illness. While our focus academically was less on math and science and more on [...]