Resources & Programs
presenter during an RHC workshop.
The Rural History Confederation aims not only to educate the greater public, but also the volunteers and staff of its member sites and those in the regional community. The Administrators' Committee organizes a one-day workshop every other year on a particular theme. Recent topics have included Native Americans, childhood, and slavery. On alternate years, the Educators' Committee plans a half- or full-day workshop on basic museum studies topics, such as interpretation planning and collections.
Please feel free to contact us with proposed topics. We also encourage you to check back close to the end of each year for the specific details of the upcoming program, including topic, speakers, and the printable brochure. Hope to see you there!
Upcoming RHC Workshop...
March 5, 2012
Beyond Just Paper: Enhancing Your
Marketing Strategy Using Social Media & New Technology is sponsored by the Rural History Confederation and being offered for museum professionals and volunteers on March 5, 2012 at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center.
$20 registration fee & form due no later than Monday, February 27th.
View and download our registration form here
Gain a better understanding of how advances in technology allow your site to expand marketing to a broader audience. With some back-ground information, lessons learned from case studies, and handouts to guide you, your site will gain a more active presence on the internet for minimal cost. Speakers include Dr. Katherine C. (Kasey) Grier, Director of the Museum Studies Program & Professor in History at the University of DE, Cecilia Razak Communications & Content Strategist, Blue Cadet and a panel with Sarah DiSantis, Director, the Morgan Log House and Rebecca Lawrence, Museum Educator, Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center.
$20 registration fee includes a light breakfast, snacks, beverages, handouts, speakers fees, & optional self-guided tour of the exhibits at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center. View and download our registration form here
Rural History Confederation Calendar of Events
Map of the current RHC member sites
Explore Pennsylvania's diverse and rich history by creating your own tour of our member sites.
2011 RHC Member Sites:
A. Conrad Weiser Homestead
B. Daniel Boone Homestead
C. Harriton House
D. Hibernia Mansion
E. Highlands Mansion & Garden
F. Historic Fallsington, Inc.
G. Historic Waynesborough
H. Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
I. Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Museum
J. Mennonite Heritage Center
K. Morgan Log House
L. Pennsbury Manor
M. Pennypacker Mills
N. Peter Wentz Farmstead
O. Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center
P. Springton Manor Farm
Q. Washington Crossing Historic Park
R. William Brinton 1704 House
**Mill at Anselma not included on this map, although they are currently a member of the organization.