Join us to learn how people cooked in the past. Try your hand at different cooking techniques used on our open hearth. We’ll learn about using what’s available and make seasonally appropriate dishes to sample. Ages: 7 – 12 yrs. Cost: $23.00 per class (QV Members receive 15% off with code in email) When: 9:30a […]
Join Quiet Valley on the eve of our summer opening for a Victorian picnic! Whether you bring your own picnic dinner or choose one of our catered options, the atmosphere provided by live traditional music and a picturesque setting will transport you back to a simpler time. After dinner, enjoy traditional desserts and lawn games, […]
Kick-off your holiday season with some traditional hand-made decorations! Participants will learn how to make traditional folded paper star ornaments, wooden Carolina Snowfalkes, and Scherenchnitte (cut paper) ornaments to decorate their Christmas trees! Then, you'll leave with supplies to make more of each at home! Date & Time: December 6th from 6pm-8pm Instructors: Sue Oiler […]
Kick off your holiday season with some traditional handmade decorations! Participants will make and decorate an evergreen holiday wreath. All supplies including a wire wreath base, floral wire, assorted greens, pinecones, and ribbons are included. Light refreshments are available. You may bring clippers and any other decor you want to add to your wreath. Wine […]
Winter Preschool: Maple Sugaring Thursday, February 26 | Session 1: 9:30 AM–11:00 AM or Session 2: 1:00 PM-2:30 PM Cost: $20 per person Join us for a special Winter Preschool program all about maple sugaring! During this one-day class, children will explore the farm in winter while learning how maple sap is collected and turned […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]