Winthrop Archives in Schools

A Program for Middle and High School Classes in York, Lancaster and Chester Counties

The Winthrop Archives Staff is available to give presentations on the following subjects:

1)  Winthrop University:  Its History and Traditions
    Through the use of clippings, photographs, letters and other Winthrop archival documents, students learn about Winthrop's establishment, the Blue Line, the May Queen and other fascinating chapters in the university's history.

2)  Archives:  Preserving the Past for the Future  
    How archival documents are collected and preserved and history enriched.  Students are shown clay tablets, a George Washington letter, diaries, letters, photographs, and other fascinating documents.

3)  Winthrop Film Festival 
    A selection of engaging films from the Winthrop Archives, including one made in 1919, are presented.

4)  How to Find Your Family History
    Through examples and exercises, students are given an appreciation of their family history and learn how to find out about their past.   

5)  Glimpses of York County or Chester County or Lancaster County 
    Through the use of Winthrop Archival documents, students are given a better appreciation of the rich heritages of York, Chester, or Lancaster Counties.