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 Summer Season, 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. Check out these participants: www.slatebeltheritage.org and http://www.pacornish.org/

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 history story time 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 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.: 3rd Annual 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 and get help with garden plans. Speaker Jeanne Quinn will tell us about "Wicked Plants". Robin Golden from Reminiscent Gardens will have herbs for sale and talk about herbal teas. 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.

A Country Tea (also June 26)
1st Seating 11:30 - 1:00
2nd Seating 2:00 - 3:30
By reservation - tickets $10 per person in advance for the Tea
Come and enjoy a country-style tea with fresh scones, tea sandwiches, cookies and assorted teas. Enjoy a “visit” from our dear old Aunties who will share their views on proper manners in the 1800’s, garden lore and enjoy a musical performance. Seating is limited so make your reservations early.

Combination tickets are available for $18.00, which include A Country Tea, The Summer Garden Party and Farm Tour!
Call for reservations for the Tea at 570-992-6161 or E-mail curator@quietvalley.org. Make checks payable to Quiet Valley and mail to 1000 Turkey Hill Road Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Please list which seating you are making a reservation for, 11:30am or 2:00pm and a phone number.

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 1, Thu.: Bobbin Lace - Barbara Saltern - Bobbin lace is one of several ways of making lace. It is a skill that was brought from the old country where it was used primarily on clothing for the wealthy. Lace making was often taught in poor houses and orphanages so that the folks in those institutions would be able to make a living and not be a drain on society. Making bobbin lace for sale was often a cottage industry. It was work that could be done in the winter months, when there was less to do outdoors on the farm. These days it is an interesting and beautiful craft that is fascinating to watch and do.

July 3, Sat.: Rug Braiding - Tracie Salmon - Rug braiding was a practical way to recycle scraps of wool and bits of worn out clothing too small to be used for much else and re-purpose them into something useful. Braided rugs could be as small as a bedside mat or large enough to cover a large area in front of a settee. Chair pads can be made using the same technique. These rugs would be warm underfoot and very durable.

July 6, Tue.: Chair Caning - Gloria Heeman & Linda Gerkensmeyer - Caning or seat weaving was an important craft in early America and is still popular today for use in both antique and modern furniture. Some chair seat bottoms and stools were woven with rush. Eventually as imported products became easier to procure cane from trees in Asia was used and the seats were referred to as caned. The Shakers were known for using strips of “tape”, sometimes in two different colors, to create a checkerboard pattern on seat bottoms and chair backs. All of these types of materials made for strong seats and could add a decorative touch to homes.

July 7, Wed.: Oak Split Baskets - Cecilia Yost - You will be able to see the various stages of construction, as a 6 to 8 inch white oak tree is split into ‘splints’ and becomes a functional and beautiful basket.

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.

*** 4th Annual Music in the Valley ***

Music in the Valley’s purpose is to perpetuate old time musical traditions.
July 10, Sat. - Saturday will be a day to enjoy performances of different music styles such as folk, country, gospel, etc. There will be hands-on opportunities, sing-a-longs, storytelling and more. Groups will perform at various venues about the farm. The day will end with an evening hoe down at 6:30 p.m. This event will be held under tents, rain or shine. Regular farm tours will be available 10:00 to 4:00. From 10:00 to 8:00 the cost of admission is $10.00 adults and $5.00 children 3-12.
July 11, Sun.: Music in the Valley Part II - Will be a day to explore what music was like for the average 1800s family. Enjoy music in a social context as it took place in the community and home. Farm tours will have a musical note to them and the day will include small group performances, stories, games, a puppet show, schoolhouse activities and an ice cream social. Farm tours are available from noon to 5:00.

(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 13, Tue.: Spinning & Weaving - Barbara Lord, Leslie Lyman and others - For centuries spinning and weaving was a necessary activity for every family member. Preparation of the fiber, the spinning of thread or yarn and weaving of cloth were essential skills for the housewife. In early America much of a woman’s time was spent on this labor-intensive task. We will be demonstrating the processes of flax and wool and the spinning and weaving of both.

July 14, Wed.: Reed Basketry - Geralyn Durham - Early settlers found baskets were useful for carry and storing various items. Many types of plant fibers have been used over the years to construct them such as willow, rye straw and oak. As products from the Orient became more readily available reed came into ready use as a material for basket making. Geralyn will share with you the process of basic reed basket construction and answer questions on her craft.

July 15, Thu.: Puppetry & Puppet Show - Bonnie Scott - Puppetry is a form of theatre or performance which involves the manipulation of puppets. It is very ancient, and is believed to have originated 30,000 years BC. Puppetry takes many forms but they all share the process of animating inanimate performing objects. Most puppetry involves storytelling. Listen as Bonnie Scott tells you some of the history of this entertaining art and shares a performance with you.

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 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.

July 17, Sat.: Friends of Quiet Valley are holding the 2nd Annual Yard Sale to benefit Quiet Valley. Located at 614 Bryant St. in (south) Stroudsburg.

8 am to 4 pm

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 !

July 27, Tue.: Spinning Plant Fibers - Cultivated vs. Wild - Bill Sweeney & Jeanne Quinn - It is believed by textile historians that plant fibers were used for spinning before animal fibers. Early man had to gather plants found in the wild to process for useful fibers. Nettles were found in the wild and had a strong fiber in the stalk that was resistant to mold. This fiber could be spun into thread. Fishing nets are called nets because in the early years they were made from nettles. Eventually as people settled in one place and agricultural practices became more common specific crops, like flax, were grown for cloth production. Nettles did not lend themselves to cultivation so flax became the plant fiber easiest to use. Come learn about some of the different fibers found in nature that are used for spinning and their cultivated cousins.

July 28, Wed.: Rye Straw Day - Allen & Hatsie Forsman, Barbara Keiser, Amy Carr - Rye straw is a practical material for storage baskets because it discourages rodents and other pests. In the hands of a craftsman, it also makes beautiful and durable baskets as well as hats. Bee skeps are another item that for many years were commonly made out of straw.

July 29, Thu.: Yarn Dyeing - Nature's Way to Color Wool - Sue Oiler - 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 some 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 how cloth was given its vibrant colors in the era before chemicals.

July 30, Fri.: Rug Braiding - Tracie Salmon - Rug braiding was a practical way to recycle scraps of wool and bits of worn out clothing too small to be used for much else and re-purpose them into something useful. Braided rugs could be as small as a bedside mat or large enough to cover a large area in front of a settee. Chair pads can be made using the same technique. These rugs would be warm underfoot and very durable.

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 3, Tue.: Tatting - Sue Smith - Tatting is a technique for handcrafting a particularly durable lace constructed by a series of knots and loops. Tatting can be used to make lace edging as well as doilies, collars, and other decorative pieces. This interesting craft dates to the early 19th century. The term for tatting in most European languages is derived from French frivolite, which refers to the purely decorative nature of the textiles produced. This technique was developed to imitate point lace.

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, Rug Braiding, Bobbin Lace, Quilling, Wheat Weaving, Ukrainian Egg Decorating 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 - Over 200 years ago, early settlers made dolls for their children out of natural materials they had on hand. Dolls were made from things like muslin, nuts, cornhusks, corncobs, sawdust and apples. Apple-head Dolls come to us from our country's early years, relatively unchanged. They are still the charming, wrinkly-faced characters that they were in days of yore. One firm ripe apple, a sharp knife, wire for the body, wool or flax for the hair, fabric for the clothes and some time is all it takes to craft a toy for some lucky youngun'. Come watch as Linda Scott demonstrates this Early American craft for you.

August 21, Sat.: Rug Braiding - Tracie Salmon - Rug braiding was a practical way to recycle scraps of wool and bits of worn out clothing too small to be used for much else and re-purpose them into something useful. Braided rugs could be as small as a bedside mat or large enough to cover a large area in front of a settee. Chair pads can be made using the same technique. These rugs would be warm underfoot and very durable.

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 * * *

Quiet Valley is the host site for the 24th Annual Pocono State Craft Festival. So come on down to the farm to see some distinctive crafts on display for your shopping pleasure. From fine jewelry to woodworking, clothing, metal work, stained glass, basketry, pottery, leather, furniture and more there is something for everyone. Enjoy craft demonstrations, and Dixieland and Bluegrass music while enjoying festival food.

There will not be regular Quiet Valley admission or farm tours this day, but we will be offering wagon rides, bake oven operation, a bake sale, quilt raffle ticket sales, and our gift shop will be open. For more information and discount tickets, see poconocrafts.com

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

September 19, Sun.: - 3:30 to 6:30 pm - Wine Tasting Event at Cherry Valley Winery. Proceeds to benefit Quiet Valley. Tickets $15.00 per person.
Tickets can be purchased at the Quiet Valley Gift Shop
Or from the following members:
 Sue Oiler - soiler@ptd.net or 570-992-6161
 Maryellen Mross - 570-629-0297
 Karin Kraeutler - kkraet@sburg.org
 Ceal Yost - cyost@sburg.org or 570-424-1085 Or by mail: 614 Bryant Street, Stroudsburg PA 18360

Relax the afternoon away with friends! Taste the wines, tour the winery, and walk the beautiful grounds in the heart of Cherry Valley. Complimentary wine glass, light snacks, music, raffles and 10% off wine by the glass or bottle. There will be a raffle/silent auction of donated items. Check back for Silent Auction items.

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

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