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.