Seat Weaving Workshop
2026-04-18 09:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
Seat Weaving Workshop
April 18 | 9:30 AM–2:30 PM
Cost: $70
Learn the traditional skill of seat weaving in this hands-on workshop using natural reed and a classic herringbone pattern. Participants will weave a functional seat onto a wooden stool while learning the fundamentals of layout, tension, and finishing techniques.
The completed stool can be used as a child’s seat, footrest, plant stand, or decorative accent, making this a practical and rewarding project. All supplies are included, and no prior seat-weaving experience is required. Instruction will be provided throughout the day to support both beginners and those looking to expand their handcraft skills.
Participants will leave with a completed woven seat and a solid introduction to this enduring furniture-making tradition.
Instructor: Ceal Yost
QV Members, check your email or call the office for the 2026 member discount code.

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

Homeschool Tour Day
2026-04-27 10:00 - 16:00
Our Spring Homeschool Tour Day allows homeschool families to explore our 19th Century Homestead in greater detail than a regular Spring Field Trip. With their admission, students and their families will be able to visit first-person interpreters stationed around the farm. From hearth cooking to animal care, there’s sure to be something to interest everyone. We will also have timed demonstrations throughout the day. Start the day with fire-starting, learn about simple machines on the farm, or join us for a nature walk to the pond. Bring a lunch and enjoy it in the shade of our pavilion. Space is limited, and advanced tickets are required. Click here to see a tentative map and schedule.

Date & Time: Monday, April 27th from 10am-4pm
Cost: $10 per person ages 5 and up, including adults (at least one adult per family must attend)

Ticket sales will begin on January 15th

For information on cancellations and refunds please see our policy.

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.

Farm Animal Frolic
2026-05-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-24 10:00 - 16:00
Frolic 2026 – Two Weekends of Family Fun!
Frolic offers two weekends of fun for the entire family as Quiet Valley comes alive with baby animals! This is a unique opportunity for children and the young-at-heart to see a variety of animals up close.

Watch baby chicks hatching from their eggs
Feel the soft fur of baby bunnies
Meet lambs with their woolly fleeces
See frisky baby goats
Charm your way with adorable piglets

Dates & Hours
Saturday & Sunday, May 16–17Saturday & Sunday, May 23–24Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Admission at the Gate

Adults: $18
Ages 3–12: $10
Under 3: Free
QV Members recieve free admission to Farm Animal Frolic
Monroe & Northampton County Residents receive $3 off each adult and child admission with proof of residency.

All tickets are sold by cash or card at the gate. No advanced tickets are available.

Other Activities

Traditional children’s games
Children’s puppet show
Spring plant sale
“Timeless Treasures” vintage collectibles for sale

Program & Activities
The full Frolic program, including special activities, wagon rides, and demonstrations, will be available in April.View the 2026 Frolic Program – link available April 2026
Wagon Rides: $5 per person (ages 3 and up) | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

All funds raised support the mission of the non-profit farm museum
No pets, no smoking, prices and schedules subject to change

Workbasket Wednesday
2026-06-10 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for the first Workbasket Wednesday, a new monthly evening gathering celebrating creativity, community, and the tradition of working by hand.
Bring your favorite projects and enjoy a relaxed evening at the farm alongside fellow makers and creatives. Knitting, sketching, quilting, carving, painting, embroidery, journaling, fiber arts, mending, and other handcrafts are all welcome.
This is not a formal class — simply a welcoming space to work on projects, share ideas, and enjoy creative community in a historic setting.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 10 from 6:00–8:00 PM
WHERE: Engel Education Center
There is no fee to attend, though donations are appreciated to support programming at the farm.
Participants should bring their own projects and supplies. Light refreshments will be available.

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

Summer Opening Day
2026-06-20 10:00 - 17:00
Opening Day 2026 – Celebrate Summer at Quiet Valley!
Kick off the summer season with us on Opening Day 2026! Explore the farm and enjoy a full day of hands-on experiences, historic tours, and seasonal activities for all ages.

Historic Farm Tours: Step back in time as our guides show you the daily life on a 19th-century farm, from the old kitchen to the barnyard.
Bake Oven Fresh Bread: Watch as our traditional bake oven comes to life and enjoy the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread. Taste the results for yourself!
Family-Friendly Activities: There’s something for everyone, from children’s hands-on demonstrations to interactive exhibits highlighting farm life and history.

Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026 (Rain or Shine)Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMAdmission: $15 Adults / $8 Children (Ages 3–12)Advanced tickets are not required
Experience a day of learning, history, and fun—the perfect way to welcome summer at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm!

Summer Season Farm Tours
2026-06-20 10:00 - 2026-09-07 17:00
Step back in time and experience life on a traditional 1800s Pennsylvania German farm. During the summer season, costumed interpreters demonstrate the daily work, skills, and traditions that shaped rural life in northeastern Pennsylvania. Visit historic buildings, meet the farm animals, explore the gardens, and learn about spinning, weaving, hearth cooking, food preservation, farming, and more.
Each week features rotating Summer Highlights demonstrations showcasing heritage crafts and historic trades. On Saturdays, visitors can enjoy fresh bread samples from the outdoor bake oven. Optional activities such as wagon rides, garden tours, and visits to the one-room schoolhouse may also be available.
For a complete description of the tour experience, visit our Summer Season Farm Tour page.
Date: June 20 – September 7, 2026
Time: Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Fee: $15 Adults, $8 Children (Ages 3–12)
Learn more: Summer Season Farm Tour Program Offering

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

Wagon Rides
2026-06-25 11:00 - 14:00
Take a seat and enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride through Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm. This 20–25 minute ride travels around the farm and along our wagon road, passing the orchard and the pond where ice was once harvested each winter. Along the way, you’ll experience the beauty of the farm from a different perspective while learning about the landscape and its historic uses.
Wagon rides are offered as a special activity and are not included with general admission. Tickets are $5 per person and may be purchased on-site. Ride schedule subject to change due to severe weather, rain, and or temps over 90 degrees fahrenheit.
Date: June 35, 2026
Time: 11:00 am-2:00 pm

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

Sauerkraut Making
2026-07-17 10:00 - 17:00
Sauerkraut making was a cherished tradition on 1800s Pennsylvania German family farms, where freshly harvested cabbage was shredded, salted, and fermented in large crocks to preserve it through the winter. This nutritious staple provided a reliable source of food during the colder months and reflected the family’s resourcefulness and strong cultural heritage.

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

Wheat Weaving
2026-07-23 10:00 - 17:00
Wheat weaving was a traditional folk craft practiced by many Pennsylvania German farm families in the 1800s. These handwoven pieces were often displayed in the home or given as gifts, reflecting both the agricultural heritage and skilled craftsmanship of rural Pennsylvania German communities.

Blacksmithing
2026-07-25 10:00 - 17:00
On a 1800s Pennsylvania German family farm, blacksmithing was an essential trade that kept the farm running by forging and repairing horseshoes, wagon parts, tools, and household hardware. The family blacksmith combined practical skill with traditional craftsmanship, creating durable ironwork that supported both daily farm life and the surrounding rural community.
