Flax (Linum usitatissimum), also known as common flax, is a member of the genus Linum in the family Linaceae. It is a food and fiber crop cultivated in cooler regions of the world. The textiles made from flax are known in the Western countries as linen, and traditionally used for bed sheets, underclothes, and table […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 15th Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm Fee: Included with tour admission Instructor: Bonnie Scott This is a special […]
Two great days to shop for high quality art and hand crafted items sure to become family heirlooms. Enjoy demonstrations, live music, artisanal bread sale; the historic buildings will be open for viewing with interpreters sharing information about the farm museum’s original settlers. The Pocono State Craft Festival supports the activities of three non-profit organizations: Pocono Arts […]
Join us for our last day of Summer Tours for the 2024 season! Visit with the animals, take a tour of our historic buildings, and see how the barn construction is coming along. Date: September 2, 2024 (Rain or Shine) Time: 10am to 5pm Admission: $15 adults / $8 children age 3 - 12 (Advanced […]
Help us close 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 […]
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 […]
Create your very own continuous weave market basket! This basket measures approximately 10"x14"x7". Join us to learn how to make this very traditional basket perfect for farmer's market trips or toting things just about anywhere. Participants should bring: an old towel, scissors, a small regular screw driver, water, and lunch. This project will take most […]
50th Annual Harvest Festival 2024 Our largest festival!!! Visitors will see demonstrations of many different heritage crafts and trades, as well as traditional methods of cooking and processing various food items. Experience activities common in the 1800s, such as candle dipping, scrapple making, tanning, leather work, spinning, weaving and more! Other highlights include one-room school […]
Activities turn towards the things that go bump in the night around Halloween! On Friday and Saturday nights put your detective skills to the test by helping solve a murder mystery! A guide will take you around the farm as you meet the suspects, gather clues, and more! This program takes approximately 1 1/2 to […]
Looking for something to jump-start your holiday season? Get in the spirit by joining a workshop where you will make a craft and enjoy a homemade lunch of soup, bread, and dessert! Check in and refreshments from 9:00-9:30, classes begin at 9:30. Register online here or call the office at 570-992-6161. Quiet Valley Members, check […]