Summer Highlights Demonstrations
During the summer, there are a number of opportunities to see talented craftspeople and artists share their passion for various folk art and heritage crafts. Known as Summer Highlights, these demonstrations are included with your tour admission except where otherwise indicated. The past events displayed below will give you an overview of the range of topics we explore.
Bookmark this page and check back again as we will soon be posting our highlights for Summer 2023!
Come learn about the traditional heritage skill of wood carving. Date: Thursday, June 19th Time: 10:00 am – 3:30 pm Fee: Included with tour admission
Stroudsburg, PA 18360 United States
This craft has been practiced for thousands of years and was a way to provide families with basic plates, cups and other types of vessels. Today the same articles are[...]
Stroudsburg, PA 18360 United States
Learn about a traditional paper craft, the German Folded Paper Star! Also known as a Froebel Star, this simple craft would be made for decorations at Christmas time. Date: Thursday[...]
Stroudsburg, PA 18360 United States
This craft has been practiced for thousands of years and was a way to provide families with basic plates, cups and other types of vessels. Today the same articles are[...]
Stroudsburg, PA 18360 United States
Learn about traditional soap making during our demo! Join us to see how we get the lye and use lard to make our soap for the year. Date: Wednesday, August[...]
Wheat weaving as a craft is centuries old and was practiced in grain growing countries worldwide. It was a part of rituals used to ensure a fruitful harvest. Early American[...]
Stroudsburg, PA 18360 United States
Join us as we fire up our 1890s wood cook stove and try out some of Emma's kitchen gadgets. You might even get to join us for an afternoon snack![...]
Stroudsburg, PA 18360 United States
Flax (Linum usitatissimum), also known as common flax, is a member of the genus Linum in the family Linaceae. It is a food and fiber crop cultivated in cooler regions[...]
Stroudsburg, PA 18360 United States
For centuries, the bake oven was the heart of the homestead kitchen, providing families with fresh bread and baked goods on a weekly basis. From preparing the fire to testing[...]
Stroudsburg, PA 18360 United States
Rye straw is a practical material for storage baskets because it discourages rodents and other pests. In the hands of a craftsman, it also makes beautiful baskets as well as[...]
Stroudsburg, PA 18360 United States
The 142nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Co. G, re-enactor encampment is a living history presentation. They portray as accurately as possible the drill and everyday life of soldiers in the 1800’s.[...]
Stroudsburg, PA 18360 United States
Demonstration of rush seat weaving and explanation/illustration of other various materials and techniques of woven seats. Date: Tuesday July 1st Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm Fee: Included with tour admission
Stroudsburg, PA 18360 United States
