Young Rebels Explore History Workshop for Grades 6-12

Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Time: 4 hours (10A-2P)
Fee: $30
Limit: 20 participants

During the workshop, students will learn to analyze primary and secondary historical sources of

information, using a series of worksheets from the National Archives for written documents, artifacts,

art, maps, and political cartoons. Historical analysis is the first step in working with primary sources.

Students will build skills to think through source materials for contextual understanding and to extract

information to make informed judgments.

A discovery tour of the Whiskey Rebellion Education &

Visitor Center is included.

Lunch (pizza and veggies) is included.

Meets Pennsylvania Academic Standards for History:
8.1.9 Historical Analysis and Skills

Development
8.2.9.B & 8.2.9.D Pennsylvania History
8.3.9.B & 8.3.9.D United States History