Saturday, March 1 from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Maple Sugaring at Peter Wentz Farmstead Join our farmers as they create maple sugar from trees right here at the Farmstead! Watch as they tap the trees, collect the sap, and create the syrup. Learn about the Indigenous origins of maple sugaring and how the process…
Saturday, February 1 from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Weathering the Winter Winters were harsh in the 18th century, but even in cold and snowy weather there was still plenty of work to do around the farm. Fires had to be built, food preserved and cooked, and animals needed tending. Visit the Farmstead on February…
Saturday, December 7, 10:00am to 4:00pm A Wentz Holiday Open House You’re invited to the Peter Wentz Farmstead’s first-ever Holiday Open House! Join us on Saturday, December 7th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm to celebrate the coming of winter in 18th century style. Tour the historic house, watch a Colonial cooking demonstration, and if…
Saturday, November 9, 10:00am to 4:00pm Harvest Festival For a colonial farm family like the Wentzes, the fall harvest was the most important time of year. The whole family would be expected to pitch in to prepare for the coming winter. Join the Peter Wentz Farmstead for our second annual Harvest Festival. Meet our friendly…
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…
