April 2023
Sheep Shearing Day at Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation
It's all about sheep and wool at Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation on Saturday, April 1! Come see our flock get their annual haircuts and learn and participate in many of the steps used to turn that wool into cold weather clothing including washing, carding, spinning, and dyeing! Admission: $12 adults, $8…
Find out more »May 2023
Colonial Pottery Workshop
Enjoy an evening at Colonial Plantation featuring a beginners pottery workshop led by Bob Deane and colleagues from the Potters Guild of Wallingford. Participants will make a cheese board that will be fired and returned to Colonial Plantation for pick up. This workshop will be held in our covered wagon…
Find out more »August 2023
Soap Making Workshop
Learn about the soap making process used for laundry in the 18th century, including making lye using a lye barrel. Participants will make their own soap to take home. This workshop will be held outside, and we ask participants to dress comfortably for the weather. For safety reasons, the minimum…
Find out more »September 2023
Art on the Farm: Plein Air Ink Drawing Workshop
Humans have been making ink for thousands of years and this season so did we. CPP welcomes back local artist and instructor, Veronica Batter, to guide participants through the experience of creating your vision of our 18th century working farm using both pen and brush. Please join us for an…
Find out more »Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation Fall Fest
Celebrate the fall season with Colonial Pennsylvania Plantations first annual fall fest! Enjoy colonial brewing demonstrations, cider pressing, pottery, music, and more. Learn More
Find out more »October 2023
Blacksmithing Workshop
Join this beginners workshop focused on blacksmithing in the 18th century. Participants will have the opportunity for hands-on experience and should bring leather work gloves and safety glasses. This workshop will be held outside and participants should dress comfortably for the weather and are required to wear closed toed shoes.…
Find out more »April 2024
Sheep Shearing Day at Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation
It's all about sheep and wool at Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation on Saturday, April 27! Come see our flock get their annual haircuts and learn and participate in many of the steps used to turn that wool into cold weather clothing including washing, carding, spinning, and dyeing! Admission: $12 adults, $8…
Find out more »May 2024
Plein Air Ink Drawing Workshop
Local artist and instructor Veronica Batter will guide you through the experience of creating your vision of our 18th century working farm using various inks made at the farm, including black walnut ink. Try your hand at drawing with a quill pen or brush. Some drawing experience is helpful but…
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