Rye Straw Crafts Day

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm 347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA, United States

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: […]

Ice Cream Social

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm 347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA, United States

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

Sauerkraut Making Day

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm 347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA, United States

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

Rope Making

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm 347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA, 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 […]

Spinning & Weaving Day

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm 347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA, United States

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 […]

Flax & Linen Day

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm 347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA, United States

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 […]

Cheese Making

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm 347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA, United States

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 […]

One Room School

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm 347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA, United States

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 […]

Barn Dance

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm 347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA, United States

  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 […]

$10 – $22

Farmhouse Dinner

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm 347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA, United States

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 […]

$95

Market Basket Workshop

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm 347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA, United States

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 […]

$80

Friends of Quiet Valley Annual Holiday Workshop

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm 347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA, United States

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 […]