A large variety of
old time craft demonstrations!
2010 Theme: (To
be announced)
There will be demonstrations of early American skills
and crafts, such as broom making, oak split basketry, spinning,
weaving, yarn dyeing, apple butter making, apple cider making, outdoor
brick bake oven, Dutch oven cooking, butter making, and hay fork
making.
Plenty of good country food, entertainment (on the
stage and around the farm) and a variety of activities for children
including the “Pumpkin Patch,” old time games, one-room school,
pony rides, wagon rides and storytelling will abound.
The Civil War Encampment is always a favorite at Harvest
Festival. The 142nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Co. G re-enactors
portray the drill and every day life of soldiers in the 19th century.
By doing this they honor those who fought and give a glimpse into
history and local heritage.
Harvest Festival will be a day the whole family can
enjoy!
Links to participants:
The
142nd PA Volunteer Infantry, Co. G, will once again portray
camp life during the Civil War.
Cliff Sunflower and his "Dancin' with the Honeybees"
Tasty Country Foods,
Folk Entertainment, Storytelling, Children's Activities,
Handcrafted Items for Sale, Quilt Raffle, Cow Flop Bingo
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
is a non-profit, educational corporation. It is included in the
National Register of Historic Places maintained by the Department
of the Interior. It is also included in the Registry of Historic
Sites and Landmarks kept by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum
Commission. |