West Chester’s American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC), 1220 American Boulevard, hosts Home School Day on Monday, February 18. The event consists of hands-on learning designed for homeschool families and lasts from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

The schedule includes a series of 45-minute educational programs for children in kindergarten through sixth grades. Organizations like the Historical Society of Pennsylvania and Delaware County Historical Society offer talks throughout the day, as well as information about their educational resources.

“The museum has hosted Homeschool Days for the past few years with great success,” stated Paul Kahan, AHMEC’s Education Program Manager. “They’re a good way for homeschool families to network and discuss educational opportunities. And the kids really enjoy the activities and demonstrations from all of the participating institutions.”

Homeschool Day admission is $8.00 in advance and $10.00 per person at the door. Preregistration is nonrefundable.

Contact AHMEC at 610-436-9600 or see the website at www.americanhelicopter.museum to purchase admission or for more information.

The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center, located in the land of industry innovators in the Philadelphia region, is the nation’s premier aviation museum devoted exclusively to helicopters. Established in 1996, the nonprofit organization collects, restores and displays rotary-wing aircraft, including over 35 civilian and military helicopters, autogiros and convertiplanes.