Jan. 21
Saturday

Seasonal Foods: Preserving Meats 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Learn about the process of meat preservation commonly used during the 18th and 19th centuries. The recon-structed smokehouse will be in operation and tours of the historic house will feature kitchen tools commonly used for butchering and meat processing.
All ages; $2 per person suggested donation

Feb.-July.

Exhibit: Three Centuries of Quilting
Bed quilts and other quilted items dating from the 18th through the 20th centuries will be on display throughout the historic house and the visitors' center.

Feb. 11
Saturday

With Love: Create a Scherenschnitte for Your Valentine 10:00AM-12:00
Join us for this hands-on workshop to create a Pennsylvania German scissor cutting. This program will provide a brief history before starting to work on your own project..
Ages 12 and up; $5 fee per person; Pre-registration required by Thursday, Feb 9th

Mar. 3
Saturday

Workshop: Basic Tape Loom Weaving 10:00am-3:00pm
"The Tape Lady" Eleanor Bittle will provide instruction on pattern design, warping, and weaving as well as explain the history and use of tape. Participants may bring their own loom or purchase either a cardboard or reproduction wood loom; no experience required.
Ages: 12 and up; $35 per person + materials fee ($15 cardboard loom or $110 wooden loom); Pre-registration required by Friday, February 3rd

Mar. 24-25
Sat-Sun

School of the Soldier 10:00-4:00pm
Experience the daily camp life of Revolutionary War soldiers and camp followers from regiments of the Mid-Atlantic Department of the Continental Line as they prepare for battle reenactments throughout the region. Soldiers will practice drills and maneuvers at various times each day. Merchants will be selling items typical of the period on Saturday only.
All ages; $2 per person suggested donation

April 14
Saturday

Sheep Shearing Day 10:00am-3:00pm
Watch as our farmers shear the sheep, and stay to learn more about many other typical spring activities on a colonial farm. For the children there will be colonial toys and games, scarecrow building, story- telling, and a puppet theatre. Highlights include open-hearth cooking, farm tours, spinning, weaving, colonial music, and many other historical craft activities.
All ages; $2 per person suggested donation

May 2
Wednesday

*Laerenswaert Series: The Muhlenbergs of Montgomery County 7:00pm
Guest Speaker: Lisa Minardi Historian Lisa Minardi will talk about the influential Muhlenberg family; Lutheran minister Henry Melchior, his son Frederick, first speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and others in the family who played active roles in our region’s history. Lisa has researched this remarkable family and many of the objects associated with them. Her recent book, Pastors & Patriots: The Muhlenberg Family of Pennsylvania, will be available for purchase and signing. Program to be held at the Worcester Historical Society- Farmers' Union Hall near the corner of Routes 363 & 73 in Worcester.
All ages; $2 per person suggested donation

May 9
Wednesday

Mother Goose Visits the Farm 12:30pm
Preschoolers are invited to spend some time with Mother Goose while she is visiting the farm. She will recite some famous tales and bring the children to the barnyard to visit with the animals.
Ages 3 and up, accompanied by a parent/guardian;$5 fee per child; Pre-registration required

May 12
Saturday

Workshop- Art for Mudder: A Hand-Painted Fan Workshop 10:00-11:00am
During the 18th century many women used fans as a way to cool off when the weather was hot, to express a par-ticular political viewpoint or to show off their rank in society. Find out about the history of the use of fans during the 1700s then create your own hand-painted fan during this hands-on workshop.
Ages 10 and up; fee: $10 per person; ; Pre-registration required before Wednesday, May 2nd

May 20
Sunday

Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants 2:00 pm
Take a walk on the "wild" side with naturalist, Ruth King. Spring is the best time for wild edible greens. Which plants are safe to eat? How do you prepare them for eating? Some medicinal uses will be covered as well. Meet outside of the visitors' center at the Farmstead.
Ages 12 and up; $2 per person suggested donation, pre-registration required

June 16
Saturday

Laerenswaert "Worth Learning" Series: By a Man's Hands: Trades of the Colonial Period 12:00-4:00pm
Bring Dad the day before Father's Day to learn about a variety of skills performed by craftsmen during the late 18th century. Demonstrations may include wood-working, stone masonry, blacksmithing, and farm work..
All ages, $2 per person suggested donation

June 25-29
Mon-Fri

Colonial Camp 9:00am-2:00pm
Students entering fourth through sixth grade in fall 2012 will enjoy learning about childhood of the colonial period during this hands-on activities camp program. A brochure is available here.
$135 (PWFS member discount rate: $110); Pre-registration required

July 15-
Aug 19
and Sept 16
Sundays

Sewing Days of Summer 1:00-4:00pm
Observe the ladies as they perform everyday tasks of a colonial housewife, including sewing, knitting, quilting and other handiwork.
All ages, $2 per person suggested donation

July 23-27
Mon-Fri

Wentz Wonder Kids Camp 9:30am-11:30am
Kids ages 4-5 years old will enjoy this half-day camp that educates and entertains on topics related to the historic Farmstead and grounds. Snacks provided.
A brochure is available here.
Ages 4-5; $50 per child, pre-registration required

July-Dec

Exhibit: Not Just Guns: Military Accessories of the Revolutionary War
A look at some of the personal items worn or carried by the men and women who participated in the American Revolutionary War.

July 29
Sunday

A Peek in the Creek 2:00pm
Join us for an in-depth look at the aquatic wildlife of the Zacharias Creek. There are many fascinating species of invertebrates, fish, and birds at the creek. Expect to get wet. Old sneakers or water-proof shoes are required.
Ages 5 and up; pre-registration required

Aug 25
Saturday

Workshop- "Sew-curely" Kept: Housewife/Sewing Kit 10:00am-3:00pm
Instruction and materials are provided to create an 18th century style housewife or personal sewing kit. This program will provide a brief history before starting work on your own project.
Ages: 12 and up. Space is limited. Fee: $15 per person; PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED before Tuesday, August 14th.

Sept 29
Saturday

Seasonal Foods: Pretzels of the Colonial Period 10:00am-3:00pm
Try twisting a pretzel as you hear about the history of this delectable Pennsylvania German treat.
All ages, $2 per person suggested donation

Oct 13
Saturday

Fall Harvest on the Farm 10:00am-3:00pm Explore the traditional chores performed during the autumn harvest on a colonial farm. Visit the garden for a tour, spend time in the summer kitchen to experience food preservation and open-hearth cooking, and join the farmers in the barn as they shell corn and press apples for cider. Also, view paintings of rural landscapes by local artists (weather permitting).
All ages;$2 per person suggested donation

Nov 7
Wednesday

*Laerenswaert "Worth Learning" Series: "If this you see, remember me:" Girlhood Samplers 7:00pm
Enjoy a presentation about regional needlework samplers dating to the late 18th through mid 19th centuries from textile historian, Kathy Lesieur. She has collected and studied these examples of early girlhood education for over 15 years and will bring along some wonderful items from her own collection produced by the Schwenkfelders and others in the area. Program to be held at the Worcester Historical Society- Farmers' Union Hall near the corner of Routes 363 & 73 in Worcester.
All ages;$2 per person suggested donation

Nov 10
Saturday

Seasonal Foods: Mincemeat 10:00am-3:00pm
Learn about this colonial dish that allowed for the use of meat throughout the winter season.

Nov 10-
Jan 3, 2013

Exhibit: Through the Artists Lens: Juried Photography Exhibition
Photographers aged twelve and above who have used the historic Farmstead as their subject are invited to submit entries to this juried art show. Prizes awarded in the junior (12-17) and adult (18+) categories. Please contact the site for the prospectus and other information.

Dec 1
Saturday

Candlelight Tours 2:00-8:00pm
The soft glow of candlelight will guide you throughout the decorated Farmstead for tours showcasing period music, seasonal decorations, holiday foodways, and a visit from Belsnickel, a Pennsylvania German St. Nicholas in furs.
All ages;$2 per person suggested donation

	* Program held at the Worcester Community Hall on Rte 363

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