School
Students will explore Peter Wentz Farmstead’s German heritage and how the Wentz Farm served as headquarters for George Washington in 1777. Programs for students focus on history, science, and art. Students can play colonial games, learn about medicinal plants in the garden, make paper lanterns to take home, practice colonial manners, work on penmanship skills, experience colonial-style cooking, perform farm chores, and other activities. The site’s Colonial Day program allows students in grades 3-6th to spend an entire day at the farmstead immersed in 18th-century trades and crafts with hands-on activities led by costumed interpreters, demonstrations, and more. Field trips should be reserved at least a month in advance.
supports classroom learning in:
Social Studies, Science.
topics covered:
American Revolution, Colonial America, military history, early trades, architecture, medicine, environmental studies, animal science, crafts, culture, art, heritage.
contact info
Name: Kimberly Boice, Educational Coordinator
Phone: [email protected]
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Peter Wentz Farmstead
Visit Peter Wentz Farmstead, a preserved 18th-century Pennsylvania German farmstead recently restored to reflect its appearance at the time of the American Revolution. Used as a temporary headquarters by General George Washington during the American Revolutionary War, the farmstead is filled with rich history and Pennsylvania German culture. Students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers will have the chance to tour the Georgian-style house, see the grounds, and peruse exhibits. On the tour, groups will see the recently reconstructed barn, as well as animals, gardens, orchards, and fields, all of which are cultivated as they would have been at during the colonial era. In addition to tours, the site offers educational programs, events, and outreach.
contact info
Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 10AM-4PM, Sun. 1-4PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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Living History Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Two hundred thousand Civil War soldiers were boys no older than 16, and an estimated 300 women were brave enough to disguise themselves as men and fight in the war. The average soldier weighed only 145 pounds due to poor diet, long marches, disease, and tough living, and earned between $13-$16 per month. Reading about these facts is interesting, but actually living them makes the information come alive. Living History Centers can allow students to experience how people lived during important historical eras, including enlisting as a soldier during the Civil War.
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Scouts
Scouts can work on American Heritage, Nature, and Art badges on field trips to Peter Wentz Farmstead. Activities such as performing farm chores, butter making, and learning about the lives of Revolutionary War soldiers aim to teach scouts about the culture of the colonial era. Scouts can also enjoy nature walks, during which they will learn how to identify trees, explore medicinal plants, and more. Craft activities include practicing penmanship with quill pens, scherenschnitte (scissor cutting), and others. Staff can coordinate with troop leaders to ensure activities meet badge requirements. Scouts are also welcome to attend events such as Sheep Shearing Day in April and Spring Bird Migration Stroll in May.
supports scout badges in:
Social Studies, Science.
topics covered:
American Revolution, Colonial America, military history, early trades, architecture, environmental studies, animal science, nature, birding, crafts, culture, art, heritage.
contact info
Name: Kimberly Boice, Educational Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Peter Wentz Farmstead
Visit Peter Wentz Farmstead, a preserved 18th-century Pennsylvania German farmstead recently restored to reflect its appearance at the time of the American Revolution. Used as a temporary headquarters by General George Washington during the American Revolutionary War, the farmstead is filled with rich history and Pennsylvania German culture. Students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers will have the chance to tour the Georgian-style house, see the grounds, and peruse exhibits. On the tour, groups will see the recently reconstructed barn, as well as animals, gardens, orchards, and fields, all of which are cultivated as they would have been at during the colonial era. In addition to tours, the site offers educational programs, events, and outreach.
contact info
Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 10AM-4PM, Sun. 1-4PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Living History Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Two hundred thousand Civil War soldiers were boys no older than 16, and an estimated 300 women were brave enough to disguise themselves as men and fight in the war. The average soldier weighed only 145 pounds due to poor diet, long marches, disease, and tough living, and earned between $13-$16 per month. Reading about these facts is interesting, but actually living them makes the information come alive. Living History Centers can allow students to experience how people lived during important historical eras, including enlisting as a soldier during the Civil War.
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Camp
Summer camp groups will enjoy a variety of fun activities on field trips to Peter Wentz Farmstead. Campers will learn all about colonial life as they play colonial games, take nature walks, see medicinal plants in the garden, try scissor cutting (scherenschnitte), learn about the lives of Revolutionary War soldiers, make butter, and more. Bring bagged lunches to enjoy lunch with your campers at one of the picnic tables at the farmstead! Field trip visits must be reserved at least four weeks ahead.
contact info
Name: Kimberly Boice, Educational Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Peter Wentz Farmstead
Visit Peter Wentz Farmstead, a preserved 18th-century Pennsylvania German farmstead recently restored to reflect its appearance at the time of the American Revolution. Used as a temporary headquarters by General George Washington during the American Revolutionary War, the farmstead is filled with rich history and Pennsylvania German culture. Students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers will have the chance to tour the Georgian-style house, see the grounds, and peruse exhibits. On the tour, groups will see the recently reconstructed barn, as well as animals, gardens, orchards, and fields, all of which are cultivated as they would have been at during the colonial era. In addition to tours, the site offers educational programs, events, and outreach.
contact info
Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 10AM-4PM, Sun. 1-4PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Living History Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Two hundred thousand Civil War soldiers were boys no older than 16, and an estimated 300 women were brave enough to disguise themselves as men and fight in the war. The average soldier weighed only 145 pounds due to poor diet, long marches, disease, and tough living, and earned between $13-$16 per month. Reading about these facts is interesting, but actually living them makes the information come alive. Living History Centers can allow students to experience how people lived during important historical eras, including enlisting as a soldier during the Civil War.
View Lesson Plan>>
Homeschool
Homeschoolers will explore German heritage and the American Revolutionary War on field trips to Peter Wentz Farmstead. Educational programs on-site allow homeschoolers to play colonial games, see medicinal plants in the garden, try scissor cutting (scherenschnitte), learn about the lives of Revolutionary War soldiers, practice colonial etiquette, work on penmanship skills, experience colonial-style cooking, and more. The site’s Colonial Day program allows students in grades 3-6th to spend an fun day at the farmstead learning about in 18th-century trades and crafts through hands-on activities led by interpreters in period dress. Colonial Day also includes demonstrations, a chance to see livestock at the farmstead, and more. Staff can work with homeschool teachers to ensure field trip activities meet your science, history, and/or art curriculum goals.
topics covered:
Social studies, science, American Revolution, Colonial America, history, early trades, architecture, medicine, environmental studies, animal science, crafts, culture, art, heritage.
contact info
Name: Kimberly Boice, Educational Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Peter Wentz Farmstead
Visit Peter Wentz Farmstead, a preserved 18th-century Pennsylvania German farmstead recently restored to reflect its appearance at the time of the American Revolution. Used as a temporary headquarters by General George Washington during the American Revolutionary War, the farmstead is filled with rich history and Pennsylvania German culture. Students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers will have the chance to tour the Georgian-style house, see the grounds, and peruse exhibits. On the tour, groups will see the recently reconstructed barn, as well as animals, gardens, orchards, and fields, all of which are cultivated as they would have been at during the colonial era. In addition to tours, the site offers educational programs, events, and outreach.
contact info
Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 10AM-4PM, Sun. 1-4PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Living History Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Two hundred thousand Civil War soldiers were boys no older than 16, and an estimated 300 women were brave enough to disguise themselves as men and fight in the war. The average soldier weighed only 145 pounds due to poor diet, long marches, disease, and tough living, and earned between $13-$16 per month. Reading about these facts is interesting, but actually living them makes the information come alive. Living History Centers can allow students to experience how people lived during important historical eras, including enlisting as a soldier during the Civil War.
View Lesson Plan>>