Events and Programs
Upcoming
From Fields To Fabric
Essential in colonial households, discover how flax became interwoven into politics, global economics, and the daily dress of a nation on the path to independence. Learn about the important role Elin Kunders, and the original settlers of Germantown, played in the emerging colonial flax industry as part of the launch of “For the Common Good: The Women Who Shaped Our Nation” docuseries uncovering the powerful stories of nine pioneering Pennsylvania women who made significant contributions to the founding of the nation. Lend a hand processing flax alongside the PA Flax Project and discover the past to present story of flax in Pennsylvania.
Last admission at 3 PM.
$12 for Adults, $8 for Children 4-12, Children under 4 are free
"For the Common Good" is a project of The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Join us for an outdoor theater performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream directed by Lisa Panzer and Jim Ewald. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the beauty of the Farmstead as the backdrop for a timeless Shakespearean performance. Run time approx. 90 minutes.
New for 2026! Two performance dates:
Friday, June 19
Saturday, June 20
7 PM- 8:30 PM
Midsummer
Originating as an agrarian festival to welcome summer and hope for a successful harvest, learn about the different cultural traditions practiced in colonial Pennsylvania to mark the change of the season.
Music throughout the day. Learn a colonial dance at 12 PM and 2 PM!
The farm is open from 11 AM to 4 PM with last admission at 3 PM. Tickets are $14 for Adults, $10 Children, and $7 Members.
Revolutionary Farmers
Save the Date! Explore the roots of Revolution on a colonial farm as you step into the tension of 1776 where Patriots, Loyalists, and Quakers debate the future of the colonies and the true loyalty of the farm. Join public demonstrations against the king, experience a debate among neighbors, listen to a reading of the Declaration of Independence, and show your loyalty by signing the Declaration.
Last admission at 3 PM.
Tickets:$5; Member tickets $2.50 and Children under 4 free.
*Special pricing for 250th and 50th anniversaries.
All Events
From Fields To Fabric
June 14th
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
June 19th - June 20th
7:00 PM
Midsummer
Special Event
June 20th
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Revolutionary Farmers
Special Event
July 4th
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Colonial Toys & Games
July 5th
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Preservation Day
July 18th
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ice Cream Sundae
July 19th
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Lammas
Special Event
August 1st
11:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Founders Day
August 15th
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Revolutionary Science
August 29th
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Back to School
September 7th
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Harvest Home
Special Event
September 26th
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fairytales and Fables Day
October 31st
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
17th Century Day
November 7th
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Martinmas
Special Event
November 14th
12:00 PM - 5:30 PM
