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SUMMARY:Sheep Shearing Day
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 26 from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm\nSheep Shearing Day \nExperience springtime on a colonial farm! Watch our farmers shear our sheep to get them ready for the warm weather. Then\, follow the “wool to wardrobe” process as our living historians demonstrate spinning\, weaving\, and other textile crafts. Hear about all the various activities that went into running an 18th century farm as you tour the historic house. Check out the sights and smells of an open-hearth cooking demonstration in the Summer Kitchen. Stop by our demonstrators’ stalls to learn about important crafts like woodworking\, sewing\, candle-dipping\, and more. Visit our Museum Shop for historically-inspired gifts for all ages. We can’t wait to see “ewe” there! \nAll ages; free
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/sheep-shearing-day/
LOCATION:Peter Wentz Farmstead\, 2030 Shearer Road\, Lansdale\, PA\, 19446\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Event,Family,Family Activities,Family and Kids,Family Fun,Family-friendly,Free,Free Community Events,History,Kids,Local Textiles,Montgomery County,Outdoor Event,Sustainable Textiles
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SUMMARY:Weathering the Winter
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 1 from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm\nWeathering the Winter \nWinters were harsh in the 18th century\, but even in cold and snowy weather there was still plenty of work to do around the farm. Fires had to be built\, food preserved and cooked\, and animals needed tending. Visit the Farmstead on February 1st to watch our living historians demonstrate the types of farm chores a family like the Wentzes would have had to do this time of year. Watch as meat and other provisions are cured and preserved in the Smokehouse\, check out a cooking demonstration in the Summer Kitchen\, and more! \nAll ages; Free.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/weathering-the-winter-2/
LOCATION:Peter Wentz Farmstead\, 2030 Shearer Road\, Lansdale\, PA\, 19446\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Community Events,Event,Events,Family,Family Activities,Family and Kids,Family Fun,Family-friendly,Food,Food & Drink,Free,Free Community Events,History,Kids,Montgomery County,Outdoor Event,Programs for Children,Seasonal,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T100000
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Tours at Peter Wentz Farmstead
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 15\, 2023 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm\nJuneteenth Tours at the Peter Wentz Farmstead \nJoin the Peter Wentz Farmstead in observation of Juneteenth\, the holiday commemorating the emancipation of Black enslaved people in America. We will be offering special tours throughout the weekend focusing on the lives of the enslaved people owned by the Wentz family and how their stories connect to the larger history of slavery in early Pennsylvania. Learn about Jack\, a freedom seeker owned by Peter Wentz who escaped twice from the Farmstead. Hear the stories of Hannah Till and William Lee\, enslaved people who were brought here with General George Washington during the Philadelphia Campaign. Discover the complicated and rarely told history of slavery in Pennsylvania. The Peter Wentz Farmstead is a National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site. \nThis program is free\, but visitors must register for timed tickets. Last tour begins at 3:00 pm. Suggested for visitors 13 and older. Space is limited. Visit https://events.humanitix.com/peter-wentz-farmstead-juneteenth-tours to reserve your timed ticket.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/juneteenth-tours-at-peter-wentz-farmstead-3/
LOCATION:Peter Wentz Farmstead\, 2030 Shearer Road\, Lansdale\, PA\, 19446\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts & Performance,Black History,Community Events,Explore the Circuit,Free,Free Community Events,History,Lecture,LGBTQIA+,Nature Walks,Special Event,Special Tour,Watershed,Yoga & Meditation
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SUMMARY:Peter Wentz Farmstead’s Sheep Shearing Day
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 20th from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm\nSheep Shearing Day \nExperience springtime on a colonial farm! Watch our farmers shear our sheep to get them ready for the warm weather. Then\, follow the “wool to wardrobe” process as our living historians demonstrate spinning\, weaving\, and other textile crafts. Hear about all the various activities that went into running an 18th century farm as you tour the historic house. Check out the sights and smells of an open-hearth cooking demonstration in the Summer Kitchen. Stop by our demonstrators’ stalls to learn about important crafts like woodworking\, basket-weaving\, candle-dipping\, and more. Kids will delight in a performance by Tuckers’ Tales Puppet Theatre. We can’t wait to see “ewe” there! \nAll ages; free
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/peter-wentz-farmsteads-sheep-shearing-day/
LOCATION:Peter Wentz Farmstead\, 2030 Shearer Road\, Lansdale\, PA\, 19446\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Community Events,Family,Family Activities,Family and Kids,Family Fun,Family-friendly,Food,Free,Free Community Events,History,Kids,Outdoor Event
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SUMMARY:Maple Sugaring at Peter Wentz Farmstead
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 24th and Saturday\, March 2nd from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm\nMaple Sugaring at Peter Wentz Farmstead \nJoin our farmers as they create maple sugar from trees right here at the Farmstead! Watch as they tap the trees\, collect the sap\, and create the syrup. Learn about the Indigenous origins of maple sugaring and how the process has continued through to today. Once your mouth starts watering\, stop by Philly Waffle Cabin’s food truck and enjoy one of their delicious Belgian waffles! \nThis program is weather dependent\, if the temperature isn’t just right the sap may not flow!\nAll ages; free
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/maple-sugaring-at-peter-wentz-farmstead-2/2024-03-02/
LOCATION:Peter Wentz Farmstead\, 2030 Shearer Road\, Lansdale\, PA\, 19446\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Family,Family Activities,Family and Kids,Family Fun,Family-friendly,Food,Free,Free Community Events,History,Kids,Outdoor Event,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Maple Sugaring at Peter Wentz Farmstead
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 24th and Saturday\, March 2nd from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm\nMaple Sugaring at Peter Wentz Farmstead \nJoin our farmers as they create maple sugar from trees right here at the Farmstead! Watch as they tap the trees\, collect the sap\, and create the syrup. Learn about the Indigenous origins of maple sugaring and how the process has continued through to today. Once your mouth starts watering\, stop by Philly Waffle Cabin’s food truck and enjoy one of their delicious Belgian waffles! \nThis program is weather dependent\, if the temperature isn’t just right the sap may not flow!\nAll ages; free
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/maple-sugaring-at-peter-wentz-farmstead-2/2024-02-24/
LOCATION:Peter Wentz Farmstead\, 2030 Shearer Road\, Lansdale\, PA\, 19446\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Family,Family Activities,Family and Kids,Family Fun,Family-friendly,Food,Free,Free Community Events,History,Kids,Outdoor Event,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Weathering the Winter
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 10th from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm\nWeathering the Winter \nWinters were harsh in the 18th century\, but even in cold and snowy weather there was still plenty of work to do around the farm. Fires had to be built\, food preserved and cooked\, and animals needed tending. Visit the Farmstead on February 10th to watch our living historians demonstrate the types of farm chores a family like the Wentzes would have had to do this time of year. Watch as meat and other provisions are cured and preserved in the Smokehouse\, check out a cooking demonstration in the Summer Kitchen\, and more! \nAll ages; Free.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/weathering-the-winter/
LOCATION:Peter Wentz Farmstead\, 2030 Shearer Road\, Lansdale\, PA\, 19446\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Event,Events,Family,Family Activities,Family and Kids,Family Fun,Family-friendly,Food,Free,Free Community Events,History,Outdoor Event
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SUMMARY:Peter Wentz Farmstead's Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:November 4th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm\nHarvest Festival \nFor a colonial farm family like the Wentzes\, the fall harvest was the most important time of the year. Join us as we prepare for the cold 18th century winter during our Harvest Festival! Watch demonstrations of traditional farming practices like cider pressing\, corn shelling\, and cultivating a field. Visit our group of talented craftspeople from basket makers to tape weavers to woodworkers and more. Step into the shoes of a colonial farmer with a variety of hands-on activities. Featuring a special magic show from The Colonial Conjurer. It’s fall fun for the whole family! \nAll ages\, free
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/peter-wentz-farmsteads-harvest-festival/
LOCATION:Peter Wentz Farmstead\, 2030 Shearer Road\, Lansdale\, PA\, 19446\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Community Events,Education Stations,Event,Events,Family,Family Activities,Family and Kids,Family Fun,Family-friendly,Festival,Food,Free,Free Community Events,History,Kids,Nature & Community Science,Outdoor Event,Seasonal,Special Event,Special Tour,Tours and Explorations
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