Join the Penn State Master Gardeners in our historical garden and learn about how vegetables and herbs were used on a 1800s family farm.
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 […]
Join Quiet Valley Living Historical Volunteers as they practise crafts of the past. They are termed crafts but these every-day skills were important for life on the farm. 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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 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.
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 […]
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 […]