The Independence Park Institute (IPI) offers a variety of workshops encompassing many interests and grade levels. History is our focus, however, components from multiple disciplines are frequently utilized that could be used in many curriculum areas. These workshops are hands-on learning experiences that involve using Independence National Historical Park as a classroom. It is a classroom where there is much to learn, teach, and encounter.

Registration:
Registration for each workshop will be taken in the order received. To register please send an e-mail to inde_education_comments@nps.gov or call 215-597-2760. Include your name, e-mail address, phone number, and how you learned about the program. Payment must be received 2 weeks before the workshop.

New Programs and Events

April 25th, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
A Curator's Look into 18th century Life Workshop [flyer]
Cost: $30.00 per person.

Location: Independence Park Institute at the Independence Living History Center (on the corner of 3rd and Chestnut Streets)

This workshop is limited to twenty participants – Reserve your spot today!

May 16, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 4:00PM
The Politics of the American Revolution Workshop[flyer]
Cost: $70.00 per person (lunch on your own)

Location: Independence Park Institute at the Independence Living History Center (on the corner of 3rd and Chestnut Streets)

Six and one half hours of Act 48 credit will be provided. This workshop is limited to twenty participants – Reserve your spot today!  

2009 Summer Teachers Institute [flyer] [application]
History’s Mysteries SOLVED!  Creative and Practical Strategies for the Classroom
Cost $100 per person

Join National Park Service staff in an engaging week of getting behind the scenes at some of the most significant historic places in the country.  Sessions will open the doors to the stories behind the scenery through lectures by noted historians, tours of rich museum and archeology collections, workshops on innovative teaching strategies developed by experienced educators and visits with characters from the 18th century.  

Date: July 13-17 and repeated on July 20-24

Location: Independence National Historical Park and Valley Forge National Historical Park.

Thirty Six hours of professional development (Act 48) credit will be provided.  This workshop is limited to 24 participants for each of the weeks it is offered.

To register contact
Education Program Manager Jeffrey Collins at: 215-597-1039
or by e-mail at e-mail us