Saturday, September 7 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Tavern Night Join us for our first ever Tavern Night! This evening of colonial merriment will feature period tavern games and live music, beer from Crooked Eye Brewery, and hand pies from 3 Legged Hare. All ages are welcome, with games and beverages provided for attendees…
Saturday, June 15, 2023 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Juneteenth Tours at the Peter Wentz Farmstead Join the Peter Wentz Farmstead in observation of Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the emancipation of Black enslaved people in America. We will be offering special tours throughout the weekend focusing on the lives of the enslaved people owned…
Saturday, May 18th and Sunday, May 19th from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Civil War Weekend – The Great Central Sanitary Fair of 2024 During the Civil War, the US Sanitary Commission organized large fairs to raise funds for soldiers’ aid, including the Great Central Sanitary Fair in Philadelphia. To mark the 160th anniversary of…
Saturday, April 20th from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Sheep Shearing Day Experience springtime on a colonial farm! Watch our farmers shear our sheep to get them ready for the warm weather. Then, follow the “wool to wardrobe” process as our living historians demonstrate spinning, weaving, and other textile crafts. Hear about all the various…