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Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation

About

Take a step back in time at the Colonial Plantation - come for a visit; we're open on weekends!

Description

Since 1974 the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation has given visitors a glimpse of 18th century Pennsylvania farm life through group programming, weekend activities and outreach opportunities. Attention to detail and authenticity are the hallmarks of Plantation programs from formal tours and hands-on workshops to the “living history” approach seen by weekend visitors. Visiting the Plantation is an educational experience that is unique and unforgettable.

The Plantation is open to the general public on weekends and to groups by prior arrangements. Because the Plantation is a working farm with authentically restored unheated buildings, it is open from April into early December. Outreach programs are available year round. To plan your visit or outreach and discover more about the Plantation, contact the Plantation office at 610-566-1725.

Mission

The Colonial Plantation is a living history museum whose purpose is to enhance understanding of 1760-1790 farm life in southeastern Pennsylvania by providing a high-quality, research-based experience to the public.

Products

Educational programs, summer camps, outreaches, tours and unique historical experiences.



"At Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation, 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."
Address:
Phone: (610) 566-1725
Email: gro.noitatnalplainoloc@ofni
Parking: Lot
State: PA
City: Newtown Square
categories: nonprofit organization, landmark & historical place, history museum


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Reviews
An amazing historic experience. Highly recommend making a trip.
This is a lovely place. We came here once for an Easter egg hunt and this time we came to a story book program about how a short was made. The teachers and volunteers knew their subjects and we all learned many things. The kids loved meeting the farm animals making candles and cornhusker dolls, seeing the gardens and seeing the well and spring house.
Fun and educational! The staff is knowledgeable and the grounds are beautiful!
Again there is this fixation on recreating the year 1790 and this is a beautiful example. Sheep shearing, spinning and candle making will actually entertain kids and parents know how hard that is, so don't scoff at the modest entry fee. The staff is in period garb but their historical knowledge is up to the minute. They're really into it and it shows. We are always told there are no stupid questions. Here, it's really true. Fire away and enjoy.
Beautiful property filled with history.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNoPrice for adult entry$6–10
Small local history museum. Lovely place for a family time, a lot of activities available - sheep shearing and candle making. Staff are really knowledgeable and soo kind, kids were just excited about historical costumes! Entrance fee is more than fairVisited onPublic holidayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
Very well preserved, excellent educational experience for the kids. What makes this place amazing is the staff volunteers. They were all so well informed, patient and kind. Highly recommend this place and the people so much!
My husband and I came here on a whim and had a great time. The staff is super knowledgeable and the animals are so fun to watch. Shout out to Sarah for being great, and to the volunteer gentleman whose name I didn't catch, it was fun to talk food! Say hi to Howard the goose!
Lovely place to spend a weekend afternoon. My teenage son and I went and had the best time. The property is a great place to walk around, the period costumed staff were so knowledgeable and pleasant. Loved the house and the animals as well. I have recommended it to several people.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNoPrice for adult entry$6–10
Wonderful place with very nice staff! Not usually a big fan of historical sites but I would definitely come back here.
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