Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm

Rope Making
2025-08-05 10:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
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 make rope for all the naval ships in our country’s fleet. Help with this task while you are here for the tour.

Date: Tuesday, August 5th
Time: 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Fee: Included with tour admission

One Room School
2025-08-14 10:00 - 15:30
The schoolmarm will be holding class in the One-Room School. Participate as “students” and see how your grandparents learned their three Rs (reading, writing & arithmetic) with all grades (1st through 8th) in one room.

Date: Thursday, August 14th
Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm
Fee: Included with tour admission
Instructor: Bonnie Scott

This is a special tour happening throughout the day that is included in your admission. There is no registration.

Bake Oven Highlight
2025-08-16 10:00 - 15:00
For centuries, the bake oven was the heart of the homestead kitchen, providing families with fresh bread and baked goods on a weekly basis. From preparing the fire to testing the heat, baking in a traditional wood-fired oven was both an art and a science. Join us as we demonstrate how early American families used these outdoor ovens to create the staples of their diet. Delicious aromas and warm loaves will fill the air as we bring this heritage skill to life. Samples will be available.
Date: Saturday, August 16Time: 10:00am – 3:00pmFee: Included with tour admission

Bake Oven Highlight
2025-08-30 10:00 - 15:00
For centuries, the bake oven was the heart of the homestead kitchen, providing families with fresh bread and baked goods on a weekly basis. From preparing the fire to testing the heat, baking in a traditional wood-fired oven was both an art and a science. Join us as we demonstrate how early American families used these outdoor ovens to create the staples of their diet. Delicious aromas and warm loaves will fill the air as we bring this heritage skill to life. Samples will be available.
Date: Saturday, August 30Time: 10:00am – 3:00pmFee: Included with tour admission

Corn Husk Doll Highlight
2025-09-01 10:00 - 15:00
For generations, children on the farm found creative ways to make their own toys from simple, natural materials. One beloved example is the corn husk doll—a handcrafted figure made from the dried leaves of a corn cob. At Quiet Valley, we demonstrate how these traditional dolls were made using time-honored techniques passed down through the years. Guests can watch as a plain corn husk is folded, tied, and shaped into a charming doll, reflecting the resourcefulness of early American families. This hands-on activity offers a glimpse into the everyday life and imagination of children in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Date: Monday, September 1Time: 10:00am – 3:00pmFee: Included with tour admission

Farmhouse Dinner
2025-09-07 16:30 - 20:00
Join us for a unique fundraising dinner on the farm! Enjoy a meal cooked in the hearth served by candlelight in the Farmhouse. We’ll begin with appetizers in the Cellar Kitchen, where you can see how your food is being cooked. Then you’ll be seated throughout the farmhouse and served a traditional meal. This fundraiser has limited space and advanced tickets are required.

Location: QV Farmhouse
Cost: $95 per person
When: 4:30p

Member Event: Ice Harvest
2026-02-07 10:00 - 13:00
Join us for a winter tradition at Quiet Valley! Help harvest ice from our pond to store for use during warmer months. Clear snow, cut ice blocks, and move them to the icehouse for preservation in sawdust. Warm up by fire pits, enjoy hot chocolate, and experience winter farm life in action. Dress warmly and bring ice cleats if you have them. Please note, the event will only proceed if we have enough ice on the pond. We can’t wait to share this unique experience with you!
When: Saturday, February 7th from 10am-1pm
This event is free of cost for Quiet Valley Members. Not a member yet, but interested? Learn more here.

Valentine's Day Tea
2026-02-15 13:00 - 15:30
Valentine’s Day Tea
Sunday, February 15 | 1:00–3:30 PM
Cost: $35 per person
Celebrate the season of love with an elegant Valentine’s Day Tea at Quiet Valley. Guests will enjoy a Victorian-inspired tea party featuring fresh baked cookies, scones, cakes, tea sandwiches, and a selection of hot teas and lemonade, all served in a warm and festive setting.
During the afternoon, we’ll share a glimpse into Victorian social customs, including tea etiquette, the art of hosting a proper tea, and period-appropriate fashion. Guests are encouraged (but not required) to come dressed in their Victorian best to add to the charm of the occasion.
A perfect way to spend a winter afternoon with friends, family, or fellow tea lovers while enjoying a timeless Valentine’s tradition.
QV Members received 15% off with a discount code in your membership email.
For information on refunds and cancellations, please see our policy.

Members Only: Maple Sugaring
2026-03-07 09:30 - 14:00
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 attend, purchase or renew your membership here.

Annual Membership Meeting and Potluck--Members Only Event
2026-05-03 13:30 - 15:30
It is that time of year again! We will hold our Annual Membership Meeting and Potluck. It will be held on May 3, 2026, 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. Ham and drinks provided. Please bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert to share.
Members can pre-order their tickets or call the farm to reserve their spot. The modest cover charge is $10 for adults, $5 for children aged 5 to 12, and no charge for younger children. The newest members are welcome!!
Tickets will go on sale in March.

Flea Market and Spring Plant Sale
2026-05-15 09:00 - 15:00
Flea Market and Spring Plant Sale
Friday May 15 9AM- 3PM
Rain or Shine
No early birds, thank you.

Large tent with 20 tables of vintage, household, jewelry, linens, kitchen ware, dishes, tools, flower pots, decorative items for sale. Plus lots of plants grown on site including heirloom vegetables, herbs and annual flowering plants.

Barn Dance
2026-06-12 17:30 - 20:30
Help us open our Summer Season with an Old Fashioned Barn Dance! Join us for a night of dancing! Whether you bring your own dinner or choose one of our catered options, the atmosphere of live traditional music and a picturesque setting will transport you back to a simpler time. After dinner, the dancing will begin with lessons. While it is not required, all guests are encouraged to come dressed in their “historic” dancing best! General admission includes beverages and barn dance desserts.

Price: $10 General Admission (Ages 3 & up, participants under age 15 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult)

Picnic Dinner Box Add-On: $12 Per Person (See Details Below)

Duration: 3 hrs

Dinner box details:

Each box includes a choice between a chicken salad sandwich, egg salad sandwich, or ham and cheese sandwich, all served on a croissant; each box is served with homemade farmers’ cheese, crackers, fruit, and a pickle spear.

Tickets will go on sale March 1, 2026.

For information on refunds and cancellations, please see our policy.

Bake Oven Highlight
2026-06-20 10:00 - 15:00
For centuries, the bake oven was the heart of the homestead kitchen, providing families with fresh bread and baked goods on a weekly basis. From preparing the fire to testing the heat, baking in a traditional wood-fired oven was both an art and a science. Join us as we demonstrate how early American families used these outdoor ovens to create the staples of their diet. Delicious aromas and warm loaves will fill the air as we bring this heritage skill to life. Samples will be available.
Date: Saturday, June 20Time: 10:00am – 3:00pmFee: Included with tour admission

German Folded Paper Star
2026-06-23 10:00 - 15:30
Learn about a traditional paper craft, the German Folded Paper Star! Also known as a Froebel Star, this simple craft would be made for decorations at Christmas time.

Date: Tuesday, June 23rd
Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm
Fee: Included with tour admission
Instructor: Karin Wood

Rye Straw Crafts Day
2026-06-25 10:00 - 15:30
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.

Date: Thursday June 25th
Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm
Fee: Included with tour admission

Quiet Valley Fibershed
2026-06-25 10:00 - 16:00
The Quiet Valley Fibershed is a youth-led initiative dedicated to exploring the history and practice of fiber arts. Participants learn traditional skills such as wool processing, spinning, weaving, knitting, sewing, and other textile crafts while gaining a deeper understanding of the connection between agriculture and clothing production.
Throughout the summer, members of the Fibershed work together to develop their skills, conduct research, and share their knowledge with visitors through demonstrations and special projects. By following the journey of fiber from farm to finished product, participants help preserve traditional textile arts and highlight the important role fibers played in everyday life on nineteenth-century Pennsylvania farms.
Visitors are invited to stop by the Fibershed on Thursdays to meet our young fiber artists, learn about historic textile production, and see traditional fiber crafts in action.
Date: Thursdays between June 20 – September 7, 2026
Time: During regular museum hours, Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00am–4:00pm
Fee: Included with tour admission
Instructor: Quiet Valley Youth Fibershed Participants and Staff Mentors

Children’s Day
2026-06-27 10:00 - 15:30
A day of fun on the farm for the young folk. Various “chores”, crafts, and games will be taking place. There is no additional charge for Children’s Day activities. Join the 142nd PVI Co. G Civil War reenactment group for a look at the life of a soldier during the Civil War.

June 27, 2026
Time: 10am to 3:30pm
Admission : $15 adults / $8 children age 3 – 12

Civil War Encampment
2026-06-27 10:00 - 16:00
The 142nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Co. G, re-enactor encampment is a living history presentation. They portray as accurately as possible the drill and everyday life of soldiers in the 1800’s. By doing this they honor those who fought and give us a glimpse into our local history and heritage.

Date: Saturday June 27
Time: Saturday 10:30am – 4:00pm
Fee: Included with tour admission

Fiber Arts Day
2026-06-30 10:00 - 15:30
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. Many different fiber artists will display their talents. Spinning, weaving, embroidery, bobbin lace, tatting, hand sewing, knitting, & linen from start to finish are just some of the fiber arts on display.

Date: Tuesday, June 30th
Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm
Fee: Included with tour admission
Instructor: Linda Verwey

Woven Cane and Shaker Tape Seat Weaving
2026-07-03 10:00 - 15:30
Demonstration of rush seat weaving and explanation/illustration of other various materials and techniques of woven seats.

Date: Thursday, July 3rd
Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm
Fee: Included with tour admission

Bake Oven Highlight
2026-07-04 10:00 - 15:00
For centuries, the bake oven was the heart of the homestead kitchen, providing families with fresh bread and baked goods on a weekly basis. From preparing the fire to testing the heat, baking in a traditional wood-fired oven was both an art and a science. Join us as we demonstrate how early American families used these outdoor ovens to create the staples of their diet. Delicious aromas and warm loaves will fill the air as we bring this heritage skill to life. Samples will be available.
Date: Saturday, July 4Time: 10:00am – 3:00pmFee: Included with tour admission

Fourth of July Celebration: America250
2026-07-04 10:00 - 15:30
Join us as we celebrate Independence Day and explore the stories of the American Revolution through the lives of the families who called Quiet Valley home. This year’s program highlights the upcoming America250 commemoration and the experiences of local Pennsylvania Germans during the Revolutionary War era.
Visitors can enjoy old-fashioned children’s games, an ice cream social, flag lore, and a history bee in the one-room schoolhouse. Throughout the day, guests will also have the opportunity to meet Katherine Depper Meyer and Johann Ludwig Meyer in a special first-person interpretive program as they share their experiences living at Quiet Valley during the Revolutionary War and recount Johann Ludwig’s service as a Hessian soldier before settling in Pennsylvania.
Date: Saturday, July 4th
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Fee: Included with tour admission
Instructor: Quiet Valley Staff

Soap Making
2026-07-08 10:00 - 15:30
Learn about traditional soap making during our demo! Join us to see how we get the lye and use lard to make our soap for the year.

Date: Wednesday, July 8th
Time: 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Fee: Included with tour admission

Rooster Run/Walk 5k
2026-07-11 09:00
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 11, 2026
Time: 9am
Entry Fee: $30 Online / $40 Event Day

Race day registration and bib pickup will begin at 7:30 AM at the Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA. Registration closes 15 minutes before the event starts, please be considerate of others and register on time.

Bake Oven Highlight
2026-07-11 10:00 - 15:00
For centuries, the bake oven was the heart of the homestead kitchen, providing families with fresh bread and baked goods on a weekly basis. From preparing the fire to testing the heat, baking in a traditional wood-fired oven was both an art and a science. Join us as we demonstrate how early American families used these outdoor ovens to create the staples of their diet. Delicious aromas and warm loaves will fill the air as we bring this heritage skill to life. Samples will be available.
Date: Saturday, July 11Time: 10:00am – 3:00pmFee: Included with tour admission

Music in the Valley
2026-07-18 10:00 - 17:00
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 or shine. The day ends with a jam session around 3:30pm.

Date: July 18, 2026 (Rain or Shine)
Time: 10am to 4p

Traditional Dyeing
2026-07-30 10:00 - 15:30
The average Early American settler used wool from sheep and linen made from flax for their clothing. When processed, both fibers are an off white to tan color. Since color in clothing was usually desirable, the farm wife would have to use natural plant materials to dye the skeins of yarn or fabric. Come discover how cloth was given its vibrant colors in the era before chemical dyes.

Date: Thursday, July 30th
Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm
Fee: Included with tour admission

Cheese Making
2026-08-06 10:00 - 15:30
Farmer’s Cheese is a dairy product, an unripened cheese made by adding rennet and bacterial starter to coagulate and acidify milk. Farmer cheese may be made from the milk of cows, sheep or goats, with each giving its own texture and flavor. During coagulation the mixture separates into curds (solid) and whey (liquid), then the whey is drained off. Further pressing out of the moisture yields the malleable solid results of pot cheese, while even more pressing makes farmer cheese, which is solid, dry and crumbly. Adding herbs, garlic or other ingredients creates a soft, flavored spread. Enjoy samples as we take you through the process of making farmer’s cheese.

Date: Thursday, August 6th
Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm
Fee: Included with tour admission
Instructor: Carol Carpenetti

Pottery Day
2026-08-07 10:00 - 15:30
This craft has been practiced for thousands of years and was a way to provide families with basic plates, cups and other types of vessels. Today the same articles are made as well as many other functional and artistic items.

Instructor: Joan Glusiec
Date: Friday August 7th
Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm
Fee: Included with tour admission

Heritage Craft Day
2026-08-08 10:00 - 17:00
Join Quiet Valley and the living historians of the 142nd Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers as we host a combination Heritage Craft and Civil War Weekend.
Heritage Craft Day highlights some of the traditional trade skills and heritage crafts of our forefathers. Folks will be able to see the demonstrators at work. Learn about the techniques involved as well as some of the history behind them. There will be demonstrations such as basket making, bobbin lace, tatting, weaving, quilling, rope making and pottery. Come learn about some of the many historic folk crafts practiced by our ancestors. You may be a future demonstrator “in the making”!

Date: Saturday August 8, 2026 (Rain or Shine)
Time: 10am to 5:00
Admission: $15 adults / $8 children age 3 – 12
