School Programs: Teachers see the Educational Programs or Teacher Resources sections

School Programs: Teachers see the Educational Programs or Teacher Resources sections

May 22-23: Farm Animal Frolic (more info)
May 29-30: Farm Animal Frolic (more info)

Highlights: 10:30 am - 3:30 pm and are included with admission. Schedules subject to change.

Quilting - Every Wednesday, June 20 – Labor Day Weekend
Come watch the Quiet Valley Quilters work on this year’s quilt which is raffled off at the annual Harvest Festival in October.

Bake Oven - Every Saturday, June 20 – Labor Day Weekend
On Saturdays the outdoor brick bake oven is fired up and in use. Come watch the bread being baked, learn about this basic farm activity and try a sample.

June 19, Sat.: History Day - Open for Spring Tours, 10am to 5pm

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is pleased to announce the second annual History Day at the farm on Saturday, June 19, 2010 from 10:00 to 5:00. Representatives from area historical and cultural organizations will be on hand to provide information about their missions and events.

This is an exciting opportunity to learn more about the rich cultural heritage of our region. Groups participating will have displays and will be ready to answer your history questions! There will also be a scavenger hunt for children. History Day will be included in the regular admission for farm tours. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children.

Visitors to the farm will be treated to guided tours of the farmhouse, barn and other facilities of a working 1800s farm with our costumed staff. Children especially enjoy meeting our farm animals and discovering how different life was for children in the 19th century.

This is a great family event for all ages!

June 20, Sun.: Open for Summer Season

June 25, Fri.: Wheat Weaving - Karen Wood - Wheat weaving as a craft is centuries old and was practiced in grain growing countries worldwide. It was a part of harvest rituals used to ensure a fruitful harvest. Early American settlers used wheat weaving as it is used today, for decorative purposes.

June 26, Sat.: A Summer Garden Party - Come out to the farm and learn the basics of gardening. Tour our Pennsylvania German kitchen garden, learn about herbal vinegars, medicinal and culinary herbs, try herb bread baked in our outdoor brick bake oven, have a question & answer session with a gardener, get help with garden plans and for a small additional fee, visit the Tea Tent for tea and scones and learn about proper etiquette from our dear, old aunties. There will be a special children’s area for hands-on activities for the young folk. Come visit the farm, rain or shine, and enjoy a day of garden lore.

Highlights: 10:30 am - 3: 30 pm and are included with admission. Schedule subject to change.

Quilting - Every Wednesday, June 20 – Labor Day Weekend
Come watch the Quiet Valley Quilters work on this year’s quilt which is raffled off at the annual Harvest Festival in October.

Bake Oven - Every Saturday, June 20 – Labor Day Weekend
On Saturdays the outdoor brick bake oven is fired up and in use. Come watch the bread being baked, learn about this basic farm activity and try a sample.

July 8, Thu.: The Art of the Tin Smith - Fred Kraft - Come watch the tin smith as he makes practical everyday items used in days of yore. As you will see a household item could be beautiful as well as useful. The first tin shop in Colonial America was opened in 1740 when the Patterson brothers, William & Andrew, emigrated from Ireland and set up business in Berlin, CT. They made tin cups, pie pans, milk pails, and different size pots. After their first year, they hired tin peddlers to travel down the East Coast with horse drawn carts loaded with their shiny "poor man's silver". Early American housewives loved the tin-ware as it was light, unbreakable, easy to clean and cheap.

July 9, Fri.: Pottery - Joan Glusiec - 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. Come see Joan Glusiec throw some pots and maybe try your hand at this messy, but interesting art form.

July 10, Sat. - *** Music in the Valley ***

Come out to Quiet Valley from 12 noon to 8:00 pm for our fourth annual Music in the Valley and enjoy sounds of traditional music from a by-gone era. Music in the Valley purpose is to perpetuate old time musical traditions. It will be a day of many different music styles such as folk, blue grass, country, gospel, etc. There will groups performing at various venues about the farm.

As well as performances throughout the day, there will be hands-on sessions to provide visitors with an opportunity to take a closer look at the music, dances and instruments featured. There will even be sing-a-longs for children and the young at heart! The evening will end with a square dance that starts at 6:30.

From 10:00 to 8:00 the cost of admission is $10.00 adults and $5.00 children 3-12. This includes both the farm tour and Music in the Valley. Rain or shine, under tents. Food will be available. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.

Please bring your friends and family to support this wonderful event. If anyone is interested in helping or performing please contact Debbie DiPasquale at 570-992-6161 or deb@quietvalley.org.

(This project is supported by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency, through the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA), its regional arts funding partnership. State government funding for the arts depends upon an annual appropriation by the Pennsylvania General Assembly and from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. PPA is administered in the region by the Pocono Arts Council.)

July 11, Sun.: Music in the Valley - Music in Social Settings from 12 to 4 - On Sunday, Music in the Valley will focus on music in the everyday life of early farm families. Experience music in a social context, as it was found in community, church, and home. Included in the day are stories & games, a puppet show, small group performances in a casual setting, parlor music, one room schoolhouse, a children’s area and an ice cream social.

July 13, Tue.: Spinning & Weaving - Barbara Lord, Leslie Lyman and others - In the 19th Century spinning and weaving was an essential activity for every family member. We will be demonstrating the processes of flax and wool and the spinning and weaving of both.

July 15, Thu.: Puppetry - Puppetry Bonnie Scott.

July 16, Fri.: Pottery - Joan Glusiec - 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. Come see Joan Glusiec throw some pots and maybe try your hand at this messy, but interesting art form.

July 17 & 18, Sat. & Sun.: Civil War Encampment - 142nd Pa. Volunteer Infantry, Co. G
The 142nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Co. G, Re-enactor’s encampment is a living history presentation. They portray as accurately as possible the drill and everyday life of soldiers in the 1800’s. By doing this they honor those who fought and give us a glimpse into our local history and heritage. The militia encampment is from 10:30 AM to 3 PM on Saturday and 1PM to 4:00 PM. on Sunday. Check out their Web site.

July 22, Thu.: A Day of Paper Crafts - Cheryl Statham, Karen Wood, Rachel Ring - Come enjoy a day dedicated to various forms of old time paper crafts, like Quilling, Scherenschnitte, Moravian Stars, Iris Paper Folding, Band Boxes and Perforated Paper. Beautiful and delicate decorations were made using these and other styles of paper crafting.

July 23, Fri.: Dancing with the HoneyBees - Cliff Sunflower - The obvious benefit to beekeeping is the honey, a readily available sweetener in a time when white sugar was imported and expensive. Don’t forget though the essential role that bees play in the pollination of fruits and vegetables. An additional benefit is the beeswax which is important in the making of sweet-smelling candles and other decorative items. Cliff Sunflower has a unique and highly entertaining presentation on bee keeping, honey and the life cycle of the honeybee. Adults will be amused and amazed, but children especially enjoy his interactive presentations. Check out his Web site !

Highlights: 10:30 am - 3:30 pm and are included with admission. Schedule subject to change.

Quilting - Every Wednesday, June 20 – Labor Day Weekend
Come watch the Quiet Valley Quilters work on this year’s quilt which is raffled off at the annual Harvest Festival in October.

Bake Oven - Every Saturday, June 20 – Labor Day Weekend
On Saturdays the outdoor brick bake oven is fired up and in use. Come watch the bread being baked, learn about this basic farm activity and try a sample.

August 7, Sat.: 4th Annual Heritage Craft Day
This day we will highlight many of the traditional trade skills and crafts of our forefathers. Visitors and members alike enjoy the crafts seen at the farm at our fall festival. Heritage Craft Day is a chance for crafts to be the focus of the event. Folks will be able to see the crafters at work and even try the craft out for themselves. With a whole day dedicated to crafts there will be plenty of time to learn about the techniques involved as well as some of the history behind them. Oak Split Basket Making, Tramp Art, Crazy Quilting, Chair Caning/Seat Weaving, Wheat Weaving, Spinning, Weaving, Scherenschnitte, and Broom Making are some of the demonstrations planned. This will be a true hands-on event so plan to spend as much of the day from 10:00am to 4:00pm as you can here at Quiet Valley and learn about historic folk crafts. Children's area too!

August 10, Tue.: One Room School House - Bonnie Scott - The schoolmarm will be holding class in the One-Room School. Join us and find out what schooling was like for your grandparents and how students of different ages and grades were all in one room. You might be surprised that they learned more than readin', writin' and ‘rithmetic back then.

August 12, Thu.: Good Times from Bits and Pieces - Toys and Games - Thur. Apprentice Group - Learn about toys from the 1800s and how they could be made from scraps of wood, cloth, rope, etc. Visitors are welcome to enjoy a variety of toys and games familiar to children who lived 150 years ago. Spend some time at the farm with your family and have some good old fashion fun.

August 19, Thu.: Apple Head Dolls - Linda Scott

August 24, Tue.: Sauerkraut Day - Quiet Valley Staff - Sauerkraut was an important staple in the early Pennsylvania German diet and a source of vital nutrients. See a special demonstration on sauerkraut preparation.

August 26, Thu.: Wheat Weaving - Karen Wood - Wheat weaving as a craft is centuries old and was practiced in grain growing countries worldwide. It was a part of harvest rituals used to ensure a fruitful harvest. Early American settlers used wheat weaving as it is used today, for decorative purposes.

August 28 & 29, Sat. & Sun. - * * * The Pocono State Crafts Festival * * *
As summer reaches its summit, and the true splendor of Pennsylvania hits its apex, everybody knows it’s time for the Pocono State Craft Festival. Now in its 24th year, all eyes turn toward Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm for this crown jewel in the galaxy of summer events in the Poconos of Pennsylvania.

Fine jewelry, woodworking, clothing, metal work, stained glass, furniture, leather, basketry, and pottery are but some of the distinctive crafts on display for your shopping pleasure. Watch the craft demonstrations, enjoy festival foods and listen to the best in Dixieland and Bluegrass music.

Ticket price to be announced.

A spectacular show at a splendid location, come join us for an enjoyable family day in the country! The festival is held rain or shine - under tents.

Proceeds benefit the Pocono Arts Council and the Pocono Chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen, which use the funds to further the arts and crafts in your community. For more information, see poconocrafts.com

September 6, Mon. - Last Day of Summer Season (Labor Day)

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October 9 & 10, Sat. & Sun. - Harvest Festival, Columbus Day Weekend (more info)

October 30, Sat.: Open for Fall Tours, 10am to 4pm -Join us for a special day on the farm as we get into the Halloween spirit. Learn about folk medicine and powwow doctors, take a wagon ride and enjoy some chills as you listen to some scary stories. It all adds up to an unusual, spookey visit to the farm.

School Programs - Teachers see the Educationall Programs or Teacher Resources sections

School Programs - Teachers see the Educational Programs or Teacher Resources sections