Keeping house in colonial times involved many activities we take for granted in today’s world. Lacking modern conveniences, our foremothers did all the washing, sewing, and spinning by hand. Meals were prepared at an open hearth from food grown or raised on the property, and beer and candles had to be produced in large quantities for even a modest-sized household.

Join us on Sunday May 19 between 12 noon and 3 pm for a day of learning about the activities that took place in a colonial household, such as:

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• Hearth Cooking
• Spinning & Needlework
• Brewing Beer
• Washing and Ironing
• Tending the KitchenGarden
• Candle Dipping
• Games & Playtime Activities

The Living History activities on the grounds are free of charge. There is a modest cost of $5/person (12+) / $3/child 3-11 to tour the Keith House. This reflects a discount of $1 from the usual $6 cost for 12-64 year-olds.

This program is being presented by the Friends of Graeme Park, with the support of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Call 215-343-0965 for details. Directions are available on our website at www.graemepark.org

Graeme Park is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Historic Landmark. Built in 1722, the Keith House is the only surviving residence of a colonial Pennsylvania governor.

Graeme Park is located at 859 County Line Rd. in Horsham. It is owned by the PHMC and is administered by the Friends of Graeme Park. Regular hours are Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday noon – 4 p.m., last tour no later than 3 p.m.; admission is charged for tours. For more information or questions please call 215-343-0965 or go to www.graemepark.org.  Persons with disabilities who need special assistance or accommodation should call 215-343-0965 in advance. Pennsylvania TDD relay service is available at (800)654-5984. Graeme Park is one of 26 historic sites and museums on the Pennsylvania Trail of History, which is overseen by the PHMC.  For more information or to request a free 24-page guide, visit www.phmc.state.pa.us or phone toll free 1-866-PA TRAIL.

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