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Farmstead open weekends 11 AM - 4 PM, last admission 3 PM. Visit www.colonialfarmstead.org for events and program dates.

At Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead, the 18th century is brought to life for visitors as they experience how colonial farm families lived and worked during a critical period in American history through the preservation, education, interpretation, and active participation in critically endangered historic skills that made 18th century life possible. CPF is open to the general public on weekends late March through early December. Visit www.colonialfarmstead.org for more information about events, programs, field trips, and more. Learn more about the change to CPF on our website.

15/10/2026

Get your tickets today for Saturday's evening performance of Wicked Elizabeth Wilson. Guided by firelight, hear about of one of the most heinous crimes imaginable and the truth unresolved to this day. The outcome may already be written in history books but was it correct? You decide.

Written and directed by Lisa Panzer

📅 Dates: Saturday, October 17 and Saturday, October 24

⏰ Time: Groups depart from the visitor center at: 6 PM, 6:30 PM, 7 PM, 7:30 PM, 8 PM, 8:30 PM

📍 Location: Colonial Farmstead, 3900 North Sandy Flash, Newtown Square, PA 19073

🔗Pre-registration required, link in comments to reserve your spot.

14/10/2026

Join us this Saturday, October 17 for a book talk, Sandy Flash and the Trail of History, with local historian and author Gene Pisasale!

📅 Date: Saturday, October 17

⏰ Time: 3 PM; Arrive early to explore the grounds and living history farm before the talk starts. Book talk included in site admission ($12 Adults, $8 Children ages 4-12, and Free for Farmstead Members).

📍 Location: Colonial Farmstead, 3900 North Sandy Flash, Newtown Square, PA 19073

12/10/2026

Last call for registration for the Natural Dyeing Workshop at the Farmstead. Only a few spots remain to experience history through hands-on learning!

📅 Date: Saturday, October 17

⏰ Time: 11 AM - 1 PM, participants are welcome to stay after the workshop and explore the farm

📍 Location: Colonial Farmstead, 3900 North Sandy Flash, Newtown Square, PA 19073

🔗Pre-registration required— $35 for Farmstead Members/$55 for Non -members, link in comments to reserve your spot. Registration closes 10/15.

09/10/2026

Spooky season is here and something wicked is coming to the Farmstead next weekend. Lantern Ghost Tours are back with a new story of true crime and tragedy, Wicked Elizabeth Wilson, a theatrical firelight tour around the Farmstead of one of the most heinous crimes imaginable. Hear Elizabeth's story, a case unresolved to this day, that changed the law forever...

Written and directed by Lisa Panzer

📅 Dates: Saturday, October 17 and Saturday, October 24

⏰ Time: Groups depart from the visitor center at: 6 PM, 6:30 PM, 7 PM, 7:30 PM, 8 PM, 8:30 PM

📍 Location: Colonial Farmstead, 3900 North Sandy Flash, Newtown Square, PA 19073

🔗Pre-registration required, link in comments to reserve your spot.

07/10/2026

Try your hand at natural dyeing the next two weekends! Register today for the last natural dyeing workshops of the season. Explore the site's historic dye garden and learn dyeing techniques. Be prepared to get hands on experience and bring an apron!

📅 Dates: Saturday, October 10 and Saturday, October 17

⏰ Time: 11 AM - 1 PM, participants are welcome to stay after the workshop and explore the farm

📍 Location: Colonial Farmstead, 3900 North Sandy Flash, Newtown Square, PA 19073

🔗Pre-registration required— $35 for Farmstead Members/$55 for Non -members, link in comments to reserve your spot.

05/10/2026

Love a good handmade soap? Us too! Learn the soap making process used in the 18th century and make your own soaps to take home. Makes a great holiday gift!

📅 Date: Saturday, October 10

⏰ Time: 11 AM - 3 PM

📍 Location: Colonial Farmstead, 3900 North Sandy Flash, Newtown Square, PA 19073

🔗Pre-registration required— $40 for Farmstead Members/$55 for Non -members; link in comments to reserve your spot.

03/10/2026

Don't miss the book talk with historian Michelle Craig McDonald and discussion of the history of coffee houses in 18th century America TODAY at 3 PM!

📅 Date: Today, Saturday, October 3

⏰ Time: 3 PM - 4 PM; arrive early to explore the grounds before the talk starts. Talk included in site admission ($12 Adults, $8 Children ages 4-12, Free for Farmstead Members).

📍 Location: Colonial Farmstead, 3900 North Sandy Flash, Newtown Square, PA 19073

01/10/2026

Happy International Coffee Day! In celebration with coffee lovers around the world, join us in our historic farmhouse for a book talk with historian Michelle Craig McDonald. After the talk, the Farmstead will do a brief colonial coffee brewing demonstration and discuss the history of coffee houses in 18th century America.

📅 Date: This Saturday, October 3

⏰ Time: 3 PM - 4 PM; arrive early to explore the grounds before the talk starts. Talk included in site admission ($12 Adults, $8 Children ages 4-12, Free for Farmstead Members).

📍 Location: Colonial Farmstead, 3900 North Sandy Flash, Newtown Square, PA 19073

30/09/2026

Last weekend may have been a wash, BUT we have rescheduled our natural dyeing workshop for TWO new dates in October. Participants will learn how to set up and dye wool in a madder bath as well as create an indigo vat. Participants will also have the opportunity to dye fabric squares using the Shibori technique.

📅 Dates: Saturday, October 10 and Saturday, October 17

⏰ Time: 11 AM - 1 PM, participants are welcome to stay after the workshop and explore the farm

📍 Location: Colonial Farmstead, 3900 North Sandy Flash, Newtown Square, PA 19073

🔗Pre-registration required— $35 for Farmstead Members/$55 for Non -members, link in comments to reserve your spot.

Address

Newtown Square
PA

Telephone

+16105661725

Website

http://www.colonialfarmstead.org/

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