Colonial Plantation Wednesday Evening Program

9th Street  in Chester when it was Broad  St. about 1910. Looking west toward Edgmont Ave

Wednesday Evenings at the Farm

Colonial Scout and his role in the American Revolution

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On Wednesday, August 1, the Plantation will offer another of its "Wednesday Evening at the Farm" programs. The gate opens at 6 PM, and visitors can bring their picnic dinner, blankets and chairs to enjoy a leisurely picnic before the evening's offerings get underway. Food and drink will also be available for purchase.

At 7 PM local historian and author, Andy Miller, will present a program on the "Colonial Scout and his role in the American Revolution." Miller, a professor at Neumann University, has been active in bringing the world of the colonial soldier to life at historic reenactments. His presentation is enhanced through the use of historically appropriate clothing and weapons. The program will take place in the Plantation's colonial era wagon barn.

During the evening the Plantation farmhouse and the kitchen garden will be available for tours. Demonstrations taking place include textile making and long rifle firing. Of course, the Plantation's farm animals will be around for viewing.
Closing time is 9 PM. Admission is $5 per person. Children under 4 are free.

This is a weather permitting event. If the weather is uncertain, check the Plantation's website at www.colonialplantation.org or call the Plantation office at 610 566-1725 and listen for the message.

  

An Indian lecture in Marple this week and my program has been rescheduled

                   The Castle Rock Covered Bridge on West Chester Pike at Crum Creek about 1920.

Delaware County 100 Years Ago Through Postcards

THIS IS THE CANCELLED PROGRAM

On Wednesday, August 15 the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation will offer its first ever “Wednesday Evening at the Farm” with a special presentation by local historian, Keith Lockhart. The event will be held inside the main ballroom at the headquarters at Ridley Creek State Park. This is the office for the State Park, the old Jeffords Mansion.
At 7 PM Lockhart will present a program featuring his prized collection of Delaware County postcards. Lockhart’s collection is considered the largest of its kind in the region. Take a trip through Delaware County 100 years ago when postcards were the rage! During the evening the Colonial Plantation farmhouse and the kitchen garden will be available for tours they will open at 6. Demonstrations taking place include textile making and long rifle firing. Of course, the Plantation’s farm animals will be around for viewing.
Closing time is 9 PM. Admission is $5 per person. Children under 4 are free. One fee for both events! Money to benefit the Colonial Plantation.
The Plantation is located in Ridley Creek State Park and is easily reached via Routes 3, 352, 252 or Providence Road.

The 1696 Thomas Massey House

&
Marple Historical Society
Present on

July 28th
At 6:30
Curator Lee Hallman and Assistant Curator Kristin Lapos
of the
Native American Heritage Museum in Allentown
speaking on the discovery of a 2000 year old
Indian settlement made along Langford Run in Marple Township.
Refreshments to follow.

The presentation will be held at the Marple Christian Church next door to the Thomas Massey House.

"Dirty Pictures" and a concert this week

Morton Train Station on Yale Ave. about 1910

THE PROGRAM BELOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED!!
DUE TO THE WEATHER!
THE POSTCARD PROGRAM WILL BE RESCHEDULED!

The " Dirty" pictures are 100 old pictures of Delaware County from my personal collection. I will be giving a talk and slide show of Delaware County landmarks yesterday and today. The talk will take place at Ridley Creek State Park on Wednesday. The information is below. Money to support the Colonial Plantation. PLEASE check back to make sure it has not been changed due to the weather!!!

Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation

at Ridley Creek State Park

Delaware County 100 Years Ago Through Postcards

On Wednesday, July 18 the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation will offer its first ever “Wednesday Evening at the Farm” with a special presentation by local historian, Keith Lockhart. The gate opens at 6 PM, and visitors can bring their picnic dinner, blankets and chairs to enjoy a leisurely picnic before the evening’s offerings get underway. Food and drinks will also be available for purchase.
At 7 PM Lockhart will present a program featuring his prized collection of Delaware County postcards. Lockhart’s collection is considered the largest of its kind in the region. Take a trip through Delaware County 100 years ago when postcards were the rage! The program will take place in the Plantation’s colonial era wagon barn.
During the evening the Plantation farmhouse and the kitchen garden will be available for tours. Demonstrations taking place include textile making and long rifle firing. Of course, the Plantation’s farm animals will be around for viewing.
Closing time is 9 PM. Admission is $5 per person. Children under 4 are free.
The Plantation is located in Ridley Creek State Park and is easily reached via Routes 3, 352, 252 or Providence Road.
This is a weather permitting event. If the weather is uncertain, check the Plantation’s website at www.colonialplantation.org or call the Plantation office at 610 566-1725 and listen for the message.
The Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation is a not for profit living history farm site operating under a long term lease agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and

Natural Resources.

A Gathering of the Chester County Militia
& Evening Concert with
Atwater-Donnelly
Join the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation for...
Saturday, July 21st
11 AM - 9 PM, last entry at 7 PM
Concert at 7 PM

Cost: $10 adults, $8 children (ages 4-12)
For more information please call
the Plantation Office at
610-566-1725

or email
colplant1@hotmail.com

Special Event The Plantation is located in Ridley Creek State Park and easily accessible from Rt. 3, 352, 252, or Providence Rd.
GPS
Schedule:
11 AM - 7 PM — Colonial muster, country dancing, fiddle music, dulcimer demonstrations,
textiles, hearth cooking, tea in the parlor, wood working and farming.
You are welcome to bring a picnic dinner or purchase food on site.
7 PM - 9 PM — Concert with award-winning duo Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly
playing traditional American and Celtic music.

The Massey House, Pirates at the Colonial Plantation and a Keith picture show

Recognize this old building? You have been in it . Let me  know

                                                      The 1696 Thomas Massey House

is open for tours each Sunday from 1 to 4,

with the exception of
Labor Day weekend, until Oct. 28th or by appointment.

For appointments call 610-353-4967

July 14th -

Weed and Feed at The Thomas Massey House – 9 to 12 a morning of weeding the
Massey House gardens to be followed by a lunch provided by the Society

Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation

at Ridley Creek State Park

Pirate Day for Kids

Date: Saturday, July 14th

Time: 12PM - 4PM, last entry at 3PM

Admission: $8 for adults & children (4-12), children under 4 are free!

Be Prepared to Get Wet!!!

Bring your swimsuit and old shoes because wet is the theme for this special day at the Plantation. Pirates will attack the farm house. Youngsters will be encouraged to run the maze and the gauntlet while being sprayed with water. There will be foot races, face painting, rubber ducky races in the creek and a water balloon toss. Use your feet to wash clothes and bob for apples with your toes. Throw a wet sponge at a captured pirate. The day starts at 12 and the pirates will invade at 12:30. They will control the farm (and help with the games) until they are repulsed by the local militia at 3:45. Bring the family and enjoy old fashion fun that has nothing to do with technology just nature, water, and your imagination.

Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation

at Ridley Creek State Park

Delaware County 100 Years Ago Through Postcards

On Wednesday, July 18 the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation will offer its first ever “Wednesday Evening at the Farm” with a special presentation by local historian, Keith Lockhart. The gate opens at 6 PM, and visitors can bring their picnic dinner, blankets and chairs to enjoy a leisurely picnic before the evening’s offerings get underway. Food and drinks will also be available for purchase.
At 7 PM Lockhart will present a program featuring his prized collection of Delaware County postcards. Lockhart’s collection is considered the largest of its kind in the region. Take a trip through Delaware County 100 years ago when postcards were the rage! The program will take place in the Plantation’s colonial era wagon barn.
During the evening the Plantation farmhouse and the kitchen garden will be available for tours. Demonstrations taking place include textile making and long rifle firing. Of course, the Plantation’s farm animals will be around for viewing.
Closing time is 9 PM. Admission is $5 per person. Children under 4 are free.
The Plantation is located in Ridley Creek State Park and is easily reached via Routes 3, 352, 252 or Providence Road.
This is a weather permitting event. If the weather is uncertain, check the Plantation’s website at www.colonialplantation.org or call the Plantation office at 610 566-1725 and listen for the message.
The Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation is a not for profit living history farm site operating under a long term lease agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and

Natural Resources.

Happenings at the Colonial Plantation this week

Ridley Creek State Park

at the Colonial Plantation

July 1st & 4th - Enjoy a picnic at the farm and celebrate our nation's birthday by hearing the Declaration of Independence and witnessing the crowds reaction. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic basket lunch or purchase refreshments. Bring a comfortable chair or blanket and enjoy the Fourth as it was celebrated years ago on a true colonial farm in Chester County.  Admission for adults is $10.00 and children (4-12) is $8.00, under 4 are free!

The Plantation will be open from 11am - 5pm both days, with last entry at 4pm.  

Hearth Cooking Workshop

Saturday, July 7th

Instructor: Mercy Ingraham

10:00am - 4:30pm

Date: Saturday, July 7th

Time: 10:00am - 4:30pm

Cost: $40 per person ($35 for members/volunteers)

Registration Deadline: July 3rd

Registration:  Please contact the office at 610-566-1725 to register in advance.

Plantation is open from 11am - 5pm and the cost of the workshop includes admission to the Plantation for the day!