How'd they do it in the 19th century?

STROUDSBURG — Have you ever wanted to try spinning wool or throwing a pot?
These and other traditional crafts will be demonstrated at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm's 10th annual Heritage Craft Day on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Demonstrations include spinning, weaving, wheat weaving, bobbin lace, horn work, pottery, and blacksmithing. Visitors will be able to try some of these crafts for themselves.
At a presentation of traditional toys and games, visitors can try out samples for some old-fashioned fun. Children can craft a simple toy or rag doll. Bonnie Scott, master puppeteer, will teach children puppet making.
Farm tours are available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Arrive by 2:15 p.m. to see all parts of the farm.
The bake oven will be in operation, and wagon rides will be available for a small fee, weather permitting. The crafters will be under tents in case of rain. The schedule is subject to change.
Heritage Craft Day raises awareness of the folk crafts essential to everyday living in previous generations. It's part of Quiet Valley’s summer “Art from the Heart” series, and supported by a Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts Project Stream grant.
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is located at 347 Quiet Valley Road in Stroudsburg. Admission to Heritage Craft Day is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 3 to 12, and free for children age two and under.
All proceeds support the farm, a non-profit educational corporation dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of rural life of the 18th and 19th centuries. The farm museum is open to the public through Labor Day.
For more information visit quietvalley.org or call 570-992-6161.