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Peter Wentz Farmstead
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Potatoe Pye Lesson @ Colonial Camp 2018
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New yoke on Sam + Peg, by J Ryan- May 2018
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Lambs & Ewes- December 2015
Peter and Rosanna Wentz settled here in 1744 and by 1758 had built their English Georgian style house with many features reflecting their German heritage. The American Revolution moved into the area during the autumn of 1777 and the Wentz home became temporary headquarters for General George Washington and his staff. After the war Peter Wentz sold the farm to Devault Beiber and in 1794 Schwenkfelder Reverend Melchior Schultz and his family bought it.
Generations of the Schultz family continued to live and farm here until 1969, when the County of Montgomery purchased the property. The County restored the house to the era when it served as Washington’s headquarters. The farm buildings, livestock, and kitchen garden represent early Pennsylvania German farming culture and practices in the region.
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Activities & Opportunities
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7TH FROM 3-9PMCANDLELIGHT TOURS
The soft glow of candles will guide you throughout the Farmstead for tours showcasing colonial music, seasonal entertaining, and a visit from Belsnickel, a Pennsylvania German St. Nicholas in furs. (Last tour begins at 8:30pm).
All ages; $2 per person suggested donation.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11TH AT 10AM OR 1PM
CHILD'S PLAY SERIES- HOLIDAYS
Preschoolers will learn about historic holiday traditions and make a craft to take home.
Ages: 3 and up & accompanied by an adult. Fee: $5 per child; Pre-registration required.
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Contact Us
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Meg Bleecker Blades,
Email
Historic Site Supervisor
Ph: 610-584-5104
Mailing Address:
Box 240
Worcester, PA 19490
Street Address:
(East of intersection of Routes 73 & 363)
2030 Shearer Road
Lansdale, PA 19446
Driving Directions
Hours
Tuesday - Saturday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Tours begin on the hour.
The last tour of the day begins at 3 p.m.
Photography Permit
PTHS July to December 2019 Calendar of Events
PTHS January to June 2020 Calendar of Events