Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm

Wheat Weaving
2026-07-23 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360, United States
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.

Traditional Dyeing
2026-07-30 10:00 - 15:30
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 how cloth was given its vibrant colors in the era before chemical dyes.

Date: Thursday, July 30th
Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm
Fee: Included with tour admission

Master Gardener Garden Party
2026-08-01 10:00 - 17:00
Join the Penn State Master Gardeners in our historical garden and learn about how vegetables and herbs were used on a 1800s family farm.

Cheese Making
2026-08-06 10:00 - 15:30
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 whey is drained off. Further pressing out of the moisture yields the malleable solid results of pot cheese, while even more pressing makes farmer cheese, which is solid, dry and crumbly. Adding herbs, garlic or other ingredients creates a soft, flavored spread. Enjoy samples as we take you through the process of making farmer’s cheese.

Date: Thursday, August 6th
Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm
Fee: Included with tour admission
Instructor: Carol Carpenetti

Cheese Making
2026-08-06 10:00 - 17:00
Cheese making was a vital part of life on an 1800s Pennsylvania German family farm, allowing fresh milk to be preserved as a nutritious food that could be stored and enjoyed year-round. Using simple tools and time-honored techniques, families crafted a variety of cheeses that provided sustenance and made good use of their dairy herds.

Pottery Day
2026-08-07 10:00 - 15:30
This craft has been practiced for thousands of years and was a way to provide families with basic plates, cups and other types of vessels. Today the same articles are made as well as many other functional and artistic items.

Instructor: Joan Glusiec
Date: Friday August 7th
Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm
Fee: Included with tour admission

Heritage Craft Day
2026-08-08 10:00 - 17:00
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 involved as well as some of the history behind them. There will be demonstrations such as basket making, bobbin lace, tatting, weaving, quilling, rope making and pottery. Come learn about some of the many historic folk crafts practiced by our ancestors. You may be a future demonstrator “in the making”!

Date: Saturday August 8, 2026 (Rain or Shine)
Time: 10am to 5:00
Admission: $15 adults / $8 children age 3 – 12

Herbs and Native Plants
2026-08-11 10:00 - 17:00
Herbs and native plants played an important role on an 1800s Pennsylvania German family farm, providing natural remedies, seasonings, dyes, and ingredients for everyday household needs. Families gathered and cultivated these plants, relying on generations of traditional knowledge to support their health, cooking, and self-sufficient way of life.

One Room School House
2026-08-13 10:00 - 17:00
The one-room schoolhouse was the center of education for many children on 1800s Pennsylvania German family farms, where students of all ages learned together under the guidance of a single teacher. Beyond reading, writing, and arithmetic, the schoolhouse fostered a strong sense of community and prepared children with the knowledge and values needed for daily life.

Leather and Horn Work
2026-08-20 10:00 - 17:00
Leather and horn work were valuable crafts on an 1800s Pennsylvania German family farm, transforming animal hides and horns into durable everyday items such as harnesses, belts, shoes, combs, buttons, and utensils. These practical skills helped families make full use of farm resources while producing handcrafted goods essential for daily life and work.

Pocono State Craft Festival
2026-08-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-23 10:00 - 17:00
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 two non-profit organizations: Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm and the Pocono chapter of the PA Guild of Craftsmen. These organizations provide year round cultural, educational and community events for the region and beyond.
https://poconoarts.org/event/pocono-state-craft-festival/
http://www.poconocrafts.com/

Admission: Adults $7 – get a $1 off discount coupon when you join our Mailing List.
Kids 12 and under Free!
Festival hours are 10am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday August 22 and 23, 2026
Parking is free.
Since this is a farm it is not fully ADA compliant, however folks with walkers or wheel chairs can enjoy the festival. Accessible parking is close to the gate.
The farm will be closed for tours on August 22 for vendor set-up.

Quiet Valley is a working farm, smoking and pets (except service dogs) are not permitted!

Rope and Lace Making
2026-08-26 10:00 - 17:00
Rope and lace making were important traditional crafts on an 1800s Pennsylvania German family farm, producing sturdy rope for farm work and delicate lace for clothing and household linens. These handcrafts combined practicality and artistry, reflecting the family’s self-sufficiency and the skilled techniques passed down through generations.

Flax and Linen Day
2026-09-02 10:00 - 17:00
Flax and linen production was an essential part of life on an 1800s Pennsylvania German family farm, where flax was grown, harvested, processed, and spun into strong linen thread and fabric. This labor-intensive craft provided durable cloth for clothing, bedding, and household goods while demonstrating the family’s self-reliance and traditional skills.

Summer Closing Day
2026-09-07 10:00 - 17:00
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 Tickets Not Required)

Harvest Festival
2026-10-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-11 10:00 - 17:00
52nd Annual Harvest Festival 2026
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 presentations, Civil War encampment, folk entertainment, refreshments, quilt raffle, wagon rides, and children activities!

Admission: $18 Adults / $10 Ages 3-12
Date: Saturday Oct 10th / Sunday October 11th
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm both days
No Smoking
No Pets
Prices and schedules subject to change

+ Visit our Harvest Festival Volunteer Page if you are interested in volunteering.
(All funds raised support the mission of the non-profit farm museum)

Spooky Days on the Farm
2026-10-23 18:00 - 2026-10-24 20:30
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 2 hours and tours are continuous. The last tour begins at 8:30 pm from the log cabin gift shop. Get into the haunted Halloween spirit with something more unique than just another haunted house.
This program is designed by a forensic specialist and includes discussions and depictions of death and murder. The farm is extremely dark at night and we encourage visitors to bring flashlights. Actors are not permitted to touch visitors. Not suitable for audiences under age 7.

Date: Friday Oct 23rd / Saturday Oct 24th
Time: Friday- 6pm to 8:30pm, Saturday- 5pm-8:3opm
Admission: $18 Adults, $10 Ages 3-12

Tickets will go on sale on September 1st.

Old Time Christmas (First Weekend)
2026-12-05 14:30 - 2026-12-06 19:00
36th Annual Old Time Christmas 2026

Dates: December 5th & 6th
Advanced Admission: $16 Adults, $8 ages 3-12
At the Gate Admission: $18 Adults, $10 Ages 3-12
Public Tours: Every 15 minutes from 1:30pm to 6:00pm (last tour starts at 6:00pm)
Groups of 20 or more, please contact the office for tour availability

TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE NOVEMBER 1, 2026

Gather by the bonfire with friends and family and be transported to a simpler time when the farm family crafted homemade gifts from the heart to adorn the Christmas tree. Feel the tranquility of the live Nativity where the Baby Jesus sleeps in the Virgin Mary’s arms, attended by man and beast. Listen to stories in front of the fireplace in the Grandaddy Cabin.
Meet the mythical Belsnickel by hearth-light in the Cellar Kitchen. He’s come before St. Nicholas to warn the naughty and reward the nice. Revel in the warmth of the potbelly stove alight in the one-room schoolhouse and join the sing-along of traditional carols. Marvel at the miniature village scene—the traditional Christmas Putz—in the Victorian parlor.
Stroll through the magical Christmas Tree Forest sponsored by Quiet Valley’s Members’ families and local businesses. Chime in to reward the most deserving decorative design.
Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate or warm cider with homemade cookies to round-out this hour-and-half long journey through the customs of this 19th Century Pennsylvania German farm. Complete one’s Christmas shopping— or get started on it— in Quiet Valley’s Holiday Gift Shop, where unique, handcrafted gifts await, among an array of treasures sure to delight the young and old alike.
Savor the stories, bask in the past, and drink in all the simple pleasures of an Old Time Christmas at Quiet Valley.

Old Time Christmas (Second Weekend)
2026-12-12 14:30 - 2026-12-13 19:00
36th Annual Old Time Christmas 2026

Dates: December 12th & 13th
Advanced Admission: $16 Adults, $8 ages 3-12
At the Gate Admission: $18 Adults, $10 Ages 3-12
Public Tours: Every 15 minutes from 1:30pm to 6:00pm (last tour starts at 7:00pm)
Groups of 20 or more please contact the office for tour availability

TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE NOVEMBER 1, 2026

Gather by the bonfire with friends and family and be transported to a simpler time when the farm family crafted homemade gifts from the heart to adorn the Christmas tree. Feel the tranquility of the live Nativity where the Baby Jesus sleeps in the Virgin Mary’s arms, attended by man and beast. Listen to stories in front of the fireplace in the Grandaddy Cabin.
Meet the mythical Belsnickel by hearth-light in the Cellar Kitchen. He’s come before St. Nicholas to warn the naughty and reward the nice. Revel in the warmth of the potbelly stove alight in the one-room schoolhouse and join the sing-along of traditional carols. Marvel at the miniature village scene—the traditional Christmas Putz—in the Victorian parlor.
Stroll through the magical Christmas Tree Forest sponsored by Quiet Valley’s Members’ families and local businesses. Chime in to reward the most deserving decorative design.
Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate or warm cider with homemade cookies to round-out this hour-and-half long journey through the customs of this 19th Century Pennsylvania German farm. Complete one’s Christmas shopping— or get started on it— in Quiet Valley’s Holiday Gift Shop, where unique, handcrafted gifts await, among an array of treasures sure to delight the young and old alike.
Savor the stories, bask in the past, and drink in all the simple pleasures of an Old Time Christmas at Quiet Valley.
