Christmas customs are brought to life as a quarter century celebration, Old Time Christmas events, return to Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm. These peaceful winter farm tours detail 19th century holiday traditions through reenactments and living displays amidst a quaint bucolic backdrop.
Weekends through December 13, costumed guides lead lantern-lit tours through the farm, pausing for stories and scenes of good cheer. Beginning alongside a crackling fire then proceeding to a rustic cabin for scenes from a traditional Victorian Christmas, Old Time Christmas continues evolving into a new family tradition across the region.
Moving on, it’s off to the barnyard where an inspirational living nativity scene awaits. Enjoy storytelling in the cabins, music and caroling in the one-room schoolhouse and a special visit from Belschnikel in the original farmhouse; where the traditional Pennsylvania German character will appear to remind children that it’s never too late to be good! A final stop in the Engel Education Building with refreshments available to all rounds with complimentary hot chocolate and cookies to sweeten the spirits
Tours take place every fifteen minutes from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, December 5, 6, 12 and 13. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 3 through 12 with under age 3 admitted free.
