Celebrate Fourth of July with homemade ice cream on the farm! Learn how ice cream would have been made on a rural from in the 1890s. It only takes a little hand cranking to get a sweet treat. Date: Thursday, July 4th Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm Fee: Included with tour admission
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm will host a Plein Air Painting event and competition on the farm grounds this summer. This is our first Plein Air event and we are excited to see the culmination of the talent in the artists’ work from our beautiful, historic location! Registration: May 1- July 13, 2024 Painting Dates: […]
Sauerkraut was an important staple in the early Pennsylvania German diet and a source of vital nutrients. See a special demonstration on sauerkraut preparation. Date: Friday, July 12th Time: 10:00 am – 3:30 pm Fee: Included with tour admission
Tour the Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm property over hill and dale past the farm ponds, pastures, apple orchards, historical buildings and over a covered bridge. Course has varying surfaces including grass, dirt, gravel and paved roads. Date: July 13, 2024 Time: 9am Entry Fee: $20 Online / $30 Event Day Race day registration and […]
Learn how rope was made in the 1800s. A simple-seeming but important item on any farm and traditionally made from hemp, the rope was used for many different tasks. At one time in the United States, a farmer was expected to have a certain amount of his crop in hemp as it was needed to […]
Join us for our first annual Plein Air On The Farm artists' reception, judging, and silent auction on July 20 and July 21, 2024. Saturday, July 20 1pm-4pm 1:00- Awards and Auction Opens 1:00-4:00- Silent Auction Sunday, July 21- 10am-4pm 10:00-4:00- Silent Auction 4:00- Auction Winners Announced and Art Pieces available for pick up The […]
Music in the Valley features various groups performing traditional music at different locations on the farm. This is a wonderful opportunity to speak to the musicians and learn about folk instruments and the traditional music of the 19th century. Enjoy this special day of wonderful, old-fashion entertainment. The event will be held under tents, rain […]
For centuries spinning and weaving was a necessary activity for every family member. Preparation of the fiber, the spinning of thread or yarn and weaving of cloth were essential skills for the housewife. In early America much of a woman’s time was spent on this labor-intensive task. We will be demonstrating the spinning of wool […]