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 […]
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 […]
Join us for our first annual Plein Air On The Farm artists' reception, judging, and silent auction on July 20 and July 21, 2024. Saturday, July 20 1pm-4pm 1:00- Awards and Auction Opens 1:00-4:00- Silent Auction Sunday, July 21- 10am-4pm 10:00-4:00- Silent Auction 4:00- Auction Winners Announced and Art Pieces available for pick up The […]
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 (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 […]