Family Adventures

2026 Family Reading Adventures Programs

 

A Park Ranger reads to a group of children.

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History Kids Reading Adventures Club
(Ages 4 to 10)

Our 2026 theme is:
“America” – 250 Years of Change-Makers”

Join a park educator each Saturday at 11 am to read a new children’s book (with pages on the big screen). Then participate in an indoor activity or outdoor adventure.

This year’s selections:

January 3:
Sofia Valdez, Future Prez
by Andrea Beaty

January 10:
Revolutionary Mary: The True Story of One Woman, the Declaration of Independence, and America’s Fight for Freedom
by Karen Blumenthal and Jen McCartney

January 17:
Guts for Glory: The Story of Civil War Soldier Rosetta Wakeman
by Joanna Lapati

January 24:
Rosie the Riveter: The Legacy of an American Icon
by Sarah Dvojack

January 31:
A Flea for Justice: Marian Wright Edelman Stands Up for Change
by Valerie Bolling

February 7:
I Am Sally Ride
by Brad Meltzer

February 14:
I Am Dolly Parton
by Brad Meltzer

February 21:
Girls With Guts: The Road to Breaking Barriers and Bashing Records
by Debbie Gonzales

February 28:
The Flag We Love
by Pam Munoz Ryan

These programs are free. Recommended for families with children ages 4-10.

When?
Saturday mornings at 11:00 a.m, January 3 through February 28, 2026
Where?
Film Theater at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center

No Reservations Needed for History Kids Reading Adventures or for Time Travelers' Reading Club!
Just Show Up Ready to Read and to Learn!

 

Time Travelers’ Reading Adventures Club
Ages 7-12

Our 2026 selection is:

Charley Skedaddle
by Patricia Beatty

Join us as we explore this book for young readers through read-alouds, activities and adventures.

Free of charge, and recommended for families with children ages 7-12.

When?
Saturday mornings at 11:00 a.m, March 7 through March 28, 2026
Where?
Ford Education Room at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center