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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 […] |
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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, & […] |
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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 |
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 |
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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. |
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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 […] |
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On many 1800s Pennsylvania German farms, children had few store-bought toys, so families made simple dolls and flowers from everyday materials found around the farm. Join us to see how we use cornhusks to make dolls and flowers. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 […] |
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Join the Penn State Master Gardeners in our historical garden and learn about how vegetables and herbs were used on a 1800s family farm. |