Natural materials have been used for centuries to produce a wide range of colors. Learn about natural dyeing in the 18th century and the common dye plants grown in the farm’s garden as well as those from around the world.

Tickets: $12 adults, $8 children; Members Free

Last admission at 3 PM.

Join us on the road to the Semiquincentennial! Today, we often see America’s first “First Couple” as very old people, in stodgy portraits. However, at the start of the American Revolution, they were in their 40s, a vibrant couple in middle age. Featuring Curt Radabaugh as General Washington and Alisa Dupuy as Lady Washington, hear from them how they met, their marriage, their families, their responsibilities and, of course, their love. Discover George and Martha Washington as real people living in a very different time.

Special presentations at 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM.

Tickets*: $12 adults, $8 children; Members Free

Last admission at 3 PM. Farm open until 4 PM. *No advanced tickets required.

Did you know that colonial people experimented with science every day? From cooking, to getting water from the well, to dyeing their clothes, every day was Science Day. Join us on the farm for 18th century science fun– discover how baking is like chemistry, use simple machines to perform chores, learn about our animals, and more!

Tickets: $12 adults, $8 children; Members Free

Last admission at 3 PM.