Today's date is
January
February
--10 Colonial Valentine Tours
March
-- 9 Colonial Cooking Class
-- 10 Charter Day
April
-- 20-21 World War II Encampment
May
-- 11 Colonial Cooking Class
July
--20-21 Celtic Weekend
August
--25 Yellow Fever Living History Theater
September
--18 Homeschool Day
October
--1 and 2 Senior Days
--25 and 26 Haunted Moonlight Tours
November
-- 30 A Soldier's Christmas
Always call ahead to make sure the event is scheduled!
Friends of Graeme Park
Graeme Park (pronounced GRAM) is a 42-acre historic park, featuring the Keith House, the only surviving residence of a Colonial Pennsylvania Governor. The mansion has remained virtually intact since the late 18th century. A visit to Graeme Park is nature trails, a picnic lunch, and a visit with the politicians, physicians, patriots, loyalists, poets, and writers who frequented the Keith House.
Hours of Operation:
Friday-Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (Last tour at 3:00
pm)
Sunday Noon to 4:00 pm (Last tour at 3:00 pm)
Free to visit the grounds. Fee charged for tour of Keith
House.
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NEW!!
Hearth and Home Cooking Series
Experience first hand the emergence of our unique American appetite, as the period leading up to the Revolutionary War brings together elements of English, German, French, and Native recipes! Distinctively taught in the intimate Summer kitchen at Graeme Park, the Hearth and Home cooking series will give participants the opportunity to prepare a full colonial meal over an open wood fire, as would have been enjoyed by the Graeme family during their time in the Keith House. Each class is taught by experienced site interpreter Erin Agnew, and will focus on the seasonal availibility of foods in Southeastern Pennsylvania . Each class includes a hands-on lesson in open hearth cooking and the opportunity to enjoy your authentic meal in our equally historic setting.
Classes will take place on: September 29, December 8, March 9, May 11
Beginning at 10:30 am and ending between 2:00 and 3:00 pm
Participation Cost is $55.00 per class, or $200.00 for the series of four classes
Pre-registration and payment in advance is required.
Registration will remain open until two days before each class
To register, or for more information, call 215-343-0965.
Ghost Investigation at Graeme Park
Is Graeme Park as haunted as legend suggests? Come see for yourself!
Next scheduled investigation to be held on June 21.
Intrigue at Graeme Park
A new program of interest for your organization's next meeting.
Here's a chance to become armchair travelers and visit one of the historic gems of Montgomery County, the Keith House. This forty to sixty minute slide presentation provides an interesting and informative overview of the site's history from 1722 to the present and the lives of the 18th century residents. The program can be tailored to meet the interests and needs of your organization.
A nominal fee is charged and all proceeds benefit the Friends of Graeme Park.
Call 215-343-0965 for additional information.
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Graeme Park
859 County Line Road
Horsham, PA 19044
215-343-0965