Homeschool Day
Join our museum educators and Dr. Beth Pruitt from Archaeology in the Community for Homeschool Day and explore the science of archaeology. Participants will not only learn about the field of archaeology but will practice it themselves through hands-on activities and interactive exercises led by a professional archaeologist. This Homeschool Day focuses on writing—the importance of writing and analyzing it.
Apr 14, 2026 - Apr 14, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
Museum of the Bible
Cost $4.99
In Person Event
Activities
Station 1: Grand Hall (Floor 1)
Activity: Writing Through the Ages
Station 2: Floor 3 Atrium
Activity: Investigating the Written Word
Station 3: Floor 4 Atrium
Activity: Messages and Meaning
Station 4: New Discoveries Lab (Floor 4)
Activity: Qumran Writers Room
Tickets for Homeschool Day
To attend this special event, select the Homeschool Day add-on when you purchase your museum tickets for April 14. Homeschool Day attendees will get discounted museum admission at $16.99. Upon selecting the Homeschool Day add-on, your museum admission discount will automatically apply at checkout.
If you would like to register a group of 10 or more students, please choose the Homeschool Day on the Group Reservations page here.
Future Homeschool Days will be offered on May 12 and June 9, with more dates for the remainder of the year coming soon.
Special Guest
Dr. Beth Pruitt
Dr. Pruitt, Director of Education at Archaeology in the Community, is a community-focused archaeologist with an enthusiasm for communicating about local history and cultivating scientific curiosity. For over 15 years, Dr. Pruitt has engaged with the public by working with students, educators, descendant communities, museums, libraries, and other nonprofits and institutions. She received a BA in anthropology from Michigan State University and a masters of applied anthropology and PhD from the University of Maryland. She previously worked for the Society for American Archaeology and has experience contracting with the National Park Service.
Archaeology in the Community is a DC-based nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness about archaeological heritage through informal education, hands-on learning, and community events.