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Experience springtime on a colonial farm! Watch farmers shear sheep to get them ready for the warm weather. Then, follow the “wool to wardrobe” process as the farm's living historians demonstrate spinning, weaving, and other textile crafts. Hear about the various activities that went into running an 18th century farm […]
Experience springtime on a colonial farm! Watch farmers shear sheep to get them ready for the warm weather. Then, follow the “wool to wardrobe” process as the farm's living historians demonstrate spinning, weaving, and other textile crafts. Hear about the various activities that went into running an 18th century farm […]
Join the Peter Wentz farmers as they create maple sugar from trees right there at the Farmstead! Watch as they tap the trees, collect the sap, and create the syrup. Learn about the indigenous origins of maple sugaring and how the process has continued until today. Once your mouth starts […]
Come learn about Weathering the Winter at the Peter Wentz Farmstead. Winters were harsh in the 18th century, but even in cold and snowy weather there was still plenty of work to do around the farm. Fires had to be built, food preserved and cooked, and animals needed tending. Visit […]
You’re invited to the Peter Wentz Farmstead’s first-ever Holiday Open House! Join them on Saturday, December 7th from 10 am to 4 pm to celebrate the coming of winter in 18th century style. Tour the historic house, watch a Colonial cooking demonstration, and if you’ve been good this year, get […]
Harvest Festival - Saturday, November 9, from 10 am–4 pm Join the Peter Wentz Farmstead for their second annual Harvest Festival. Meet friendly farm animals! Watch demonstrations of typical fall farm chores like apple cider pressing, open-hearth cooking, and more. Put your family to work with hands-on activities like candle […]
Visit the historic Peter Wentz Farmstead for their first ever, outdoor Tavern Night! This evening of colonial merriment will feature period tavern games and live music, beer from Crooked Eye Brewery, and hand pies from 3 Legged Hare. All ages are welcome, with games and beverages provided for attendees under […]
Join the Peter Wentz Farmstead in observation of Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the emancipation of Black enslaved people in America. They will be offering special tours throughout the weekend focusing on the lives of the enslaved people owned by the Wentz family and how their stories connect to the larger […]
Saturday, May 18th & Sunday, May 19th from 10 am–3:30 pm Civil War Weekend – The Great Central Sanitary Fair of 2024 During the Civil War, the US Sanitary Commission organized large fairs to raise funds for soldiers’ aid, including the Great Central Sanitary Fair in Philadelphia. To mark the […]
Saturday, May 18th & Sunday, May 19th from 10 am–3:30 pm Civil War Weekend – The Great Central Sanitary Fair of 2024 During the Civil War, the US Sanitary Commission organized large fairs to raise funds for soldiers’ aid, including the Great Central Sanitary Fair in Philadelphia. To mark the […]
