Watch the sparks fly during this blacksmithing highlight and learn how iron tools were made on a 19th-century farm. The blacksmith was a vital tradesperson, crafting and repairing everything from hinges and hooks to plow parts and nails. Discover how a coal forge, anvil, and hammer were used to shape red-hot iron into useful items. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for our last day of Summer Tours for the 2026 season! Visit with the animals, take a tour of our historic buildings, and see how the barn construction is coming along. Date: September 7, 2026 (Rain or Shine) Time: 10am to 5pm Admission: $15 adults / $8 children age 3 - 12 (Advanced […]