CHAP Homeschool Day at the Capitol
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Harrisburg Capital Building
CHAP: Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania is excited to provide a great opportunity for homeschool families! CHAP Capitol Day combines Pennsylvania history, civics lessons, art history, community-building, and activities into one big family-friendly event.
Our team has organized and reserved 30-minute tours throughout the day and also other fun activities!
Home School Legal Defense Association attorney, Will Estrada, a Pennsylvania native and homeschooling dad himself will be providing a state of the nation. This is a great opportunity to build relationships with lawmakers and learn about one of the most beautiful capitol buildings in our great country!
Pennsylvania State Capitol Building
501 N 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17120
Schedule for Capitol Day: 9:00am-2:30pm
Tour #1 – 8:30 (8:15 arrival)
Tour #2 – 9:00 (8:45 arrival)
Tour #3 – 10:00 (9:45 arrival)
Tour #4 – 10:30 (10:15 arrival)
Tour #5 – 11:00 (10:45 arrival)
Group Event: 11:30-12:30
Speaker Session in the Rotunda
Tour #6 – 12:30 (12:15 arrival)
Tour #7 – 1:00 (1:15 arrival)
Tour #8 – 1:30 (1:15 arrival)
Tour #9 – 2:00 (1:45 arrival)
Tour #10 – 2:30 (2:15 arrival)
Tour #11 – 3:30 (3:15 arrival)
Tour #12 – 4:00 (3:45 arrival)
*Self-Guided Tour – anytime throughout the day
Please allow at least 15 minutes to be processed through security
“All visitors – no exceptions – to the PA State Capitol will be processed through metal detectors. All bags and packages will be x-rayed, and are subject to hand inspection. Personal items may be hand-inspected. Security screening may require whole body pat-down. Confiscated materials will NOT be returned.”
Read more about what is and is not permitted at the Capitol here:
Visit the Capitol Complex
PARKING
Metered street parking is available around the State Capitol Complex
– Convenient Garage Parking is available at:
South Street Garage
220 South St
Harrisburg PA 17101
Additional parking info and rates can be found at:
Online Parking Reservations for Park Harrisburg
LUNCH
On your own, indoor seating available, outdoor park picnic spots available
Food may be purchased at the Capitol Restaurant
See their website for weekly menu and updates:
Capitol Restaurant