Peter Wentz Farmstead
Restored 1758 Pennsylvania German farmhouse where George Washington headquartered in 1777, now a Montgomery County historic site with livestock and a kitchen garden. Guided tours run on the hour Tuesday through Sunday, suggested donation $2.
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Colonial Saturdays at Wentz: Flax Culture
Third-Saturday demonstrations at the 1758 farmstead, this one on flax: how a field crop turned into linen thread. Free for all ages, ten to four, two dollar donation suggested.
Project Pawpaw
Walk the nature trail to the pawpaw grove, learn about North America's largest native tree fruit, do a craft and take home a seed. Free, two dollar donation suggested.
Bird Walk at Peter Wentz Farmstead
An early morning bird walk around the farmstead fields and hedgerows with the county's environmental educator. Free, but email Rebecca Blacketter to register before you go.
Colonial Saturdays at Wentz
The third Saturday of the month at the 18th-century farmstead, with demonstrations of colonial chores and crafts across the grounds. Free, two dollars suggested. Worcester Township, about ten minutes out.
Bird Walk at Peter Wentz Farmstead
An early walk across the farmstead fields and nature trail with the county environmental educator, looking for whatever came through overnight. Free, but email ahead to register.
Harvest Festival
A colonial farm at harvest time: cider pressing, candle dipping, open-hearth cooking demonstrations, house tours, and a local food truck for lunch. Free, with a suggested two dollar donation.
Owl Prowl at Peter Wentz Farmstead
A dusk walk at the farmstead listening for screech and great horned owls as the light goes. Free, registration by email with the county environmental educator. Dress for a cold field.
Colonial Saturdays at Wentz
The third Saturday of the month at the 18th-century farmstead, with demonstrations of colonial chores and crafts across the grounds. Free, two dollars suggested. Worcester Township, about ten minutes out.
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Historic Sugartown
Preserved 19th-century crossroads village with a general store, carriage museum, the circa-1805 Garrett House, and a working book bindery. Grounds are open daily 9 to 5 year-round; guided tours run Saturdays and Sundays May through November, with parking at 273 Boot Road.
