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Explore! Wednesday Activities & Virtual Learning State Museum

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Date

July 22, 2020

Additional Information

Date: Every Wednesday during Summer
Time: Available on Wednesdays
Cost:  FREE
Ages: All
Where: Available on the State Museum website
***This is not a HAHA sponsored event. For informational purposes only***

You may not be able to visit us at The State Museum of Pennsylvania right now, so we are bringing Pennsylvania to you. Each Wednesday this summer we will feature a different Pennsylvania State symbol. Find out about its selection and connection to Pennsylvania. Watch, explore and send us your questions.

July 15  Pennsylvania State Flag
Did you ever wonder what the images on the Pennsylvania flag represent or what is the meaning behind the choice of the color blue?? Find out more about the design of the official state flag of Pennsylvania. 

July 22 State Fish: Brook Trout
The only trout native of Pennsylvania waters, the Brook Trout is sought after by anglers and is an important indicator of stream health.? Find out more about this freshwater fish and its selection as the official state fish of Pennsylvania.? Design Your Own Brook Trout 

July 29   State Drink: Milk
Did you know that Pennsylvania has more family operated dairy farms than any other state? A wide variety of dairy products are produced around the state. Find out more about milk and its selection as the official state drink of Pennsylvania.

August 5  State Game Bird: Ruffed Grouse
Ruffed Grouse have lived in Pennsylvania since before European settlement.? Hiding in forest undergrowth, these birds have a musical style of communication. Find out more about the Ruffed Grouse and its selection as the official state game bird of Pennsylvania.

August 12 State Firearm: Long Rifle
A simple adaptation revolutionized this weapon used for hunting and defense.? Find out more about the Pennsylvania Long Rifle, its controversial name, history and selection as the official state firearm of Pennsylvania.

August 19  State Insect: Firefly
The bright green light of the firefly often fills the summer night sky in Pennsylvania. Communicating with other fireflies, people enjoy watching the flashing of their signals. Find out more about this bioluminescent beetle and its selection as the official state insect of Pennsylvania.

August 26  State Aircraft: Piper Cub
Considered the Model T of the air, this lightweight, affordable plane was built in Lock Haven and an important part of Pennsylvania’s transportation industr