Maple Sugaring Day is a special members-only event that gives Quiet Valley’s members a chance to participate in a unique experience. Along with seeing the maple syrup getting made they get a chance to sample pancakes with our homemade syrup, eggs boiled in sap, and potatoes cooked in a Dutch oven over the flames. To […]
Join us for an Easter tea to celebrate Spring! Enjoy a Victorian tea party with fresh baked cookies, scones, cakes, tea sandwiches, lemonade, and hot teas. Learn a little about Victorian Etiquette, the steps to hosting your own tea party, and tea party fashion. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their "Victorian Best." Date: […]
It is that time of year again! We will hold our Annual Membership Meeting and Potluck. It will be held on May 5, 2024, beginning at 1:30 PM. There will also be great food, a silent auction, presentations, and a chance to learn about the goings on at the Farm. Members can pre-order their tickets […]
Join us as we fire up our 1890s wood cook stove and try out some of Emma's kitchen gadgets. You might even get to join us for an afternoon snack! Date: Friday, August 18th Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Fee: Included with tour admission
Come to the farm and learn about the multitude of natural fibers such as cotton, silk, etc. that are available for everything from spinning yarn for clothing to the even finer skills involved in creating fiber arts. Date: Tuesday June 18th Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm Fee: Included with tour admission Instructor: Linda Verwey
Date: Tuesday June 25th Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm Fee: Included with tour admission Instructor: Ceal Yost
Rye straw is a practical material for storage baskets because it discourages rodents and other pests. In the hands of a craftsman, it also makes beautiful baskets as well as hats. A bee skep is another item that for many years was commonly made out of straw. Instructor: H. Forsman Date: Thursday June 27th Time: […]
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 […]