Educational Programs

Each tour lasts approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours:

The farm is an example of life on a self-sufficient homestead . "Family" guides in period clothing share the daily routine of a typical Pennsylvania German family and its descendants who lived at this location from 1765 to 1913.

There are fourteen buildings, including original and reconstructed, on the farm. Our guides take you back in time to relive the story of a family and to observe the activities typical of nineteenth century farm life.

The barnyard animals are here to watch, listen and touch. Learn about the role animals played in the daily life of the farm. A hay jump in the barn provides added fun.

Academic Standards met by our Tour:
Pennsylvania History Standards
Pennsylvania Science and Technology Standards

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
Weekdays - April 1 to June 19 & Fall
Grades 3 and up
$5.00 Children, 1 Teacher free for each 10 chilren, $8.00 Adults, ($100.00 minimum)

We begin accepting reservations for Spring School Tours the day after Labor Day.

This program lasts 3 1/2 to 4 hours:

Hands-on participation in small groups learning 19th century skills like bread making, butter churning, crafts and games. Program is held at the Engel Education Building at Quiet Valley.

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
Weekdays - November, January, February, March
Grades 3 and up
$10.00 per person ($200 minimum)

This program lasts 3 1/2 to 4 hours:

Our School Marm begins the day with the opening exercises: greeting, Pledge of Allegiance, singing and a Bible reading. Next, slate assignments are given, followed by recitation and arithmetic. At mid-day there is lunch (not included) and recess, during which the children play old-time games. In the afternoon spelling bees, history, science, geography and penmanship completes the schedule.

Our reconstructed schoolhouse is furnished with slant-top desks hand crafted at Quiet Valley and a vintage pot-belly stove, dating from 1882, stands in the center of the room. In the vestibule there is a water jar, a place for lunch pails and coat hooks. Prior to coming, instructions will be mailed to stimulate the interest of your students and prepare them for their journey back in time. Children are encouraged to wear period clothing.

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
Weekdays - November, January, February, March, and Summer
Grades 3 and up
$6.50 per person ($125 minimum)

This program lasts 3 1/2 to 4 hours:

This program held on-site at Quiet Valley combines two of our most popular programs for children in First and Second Grade. Students learn about the importance of sheep and wool on the farm by meeting Molly the Sheep and taking part in hands-on activities related to spinning and weaving. Participants also take part in a One Room School experience in our reconstructed Schoolhouse.

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
Weekdays - November, January, February, March
Grades 1 & 2
$5.00 per person ($100 minimum)

Hands-on demonstrations in your CLASSROOM including wool carding, spinning and weaving. Our live sheep Molly will be there too!

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
Weekdays - November 1 to March 31
Grades 2 and 3
$60 per class ($180.00 minimum) plus mileage @ current Federal reimbursement rate
Limited Travel Area

Original story of a Farm Chicken told in your CLASSROOM with our live chicken, Henrietta! Includes games and related activities.

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
Weekdays - November 1 to March 31
Kindergarten to Grade 1
$40 per class ($120.00 minimum) plus mileage @ current Federal reimbursement rate
Limited Travel Area