Bring a picnic lunch and celebrate Independence Day at Graeme Park! The Graeme family knew many of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and also those who fought against independence. Several of the "Graeme family" and friends will be on hand at Graeme Park to share their thoughts about the Continental Congress’ decision to break from England. A reading of the Declaration of Independence will be held at 1 p.m. followed at 1:45 by a discussion between Dr. Benjamin…

Like many in 1776, Elizabeth Graeme Fergusson had to make a choice. Should she throw in with some of her friends and side with the high ideals of individual liberty by supporting the revolution, or should she protect her property, position and husband, Henry Hugh Fergusson, and remain loyal to King George III? Was it possible that she could remain neutral, even with war swirling all around Graeme Park? Visitors to Graeme Park today will be immersed in her difficult…

In August of 1777 hundreds of men camped and drilled on the grounds of Graeme Park in preparation for the coming Battle of Brandywine. The troops were under the overall command of General “Mad Anthony” Wayne. Join us today at Graeme Park as we meet one or two of Wayne’s men, and hear their stories about the war and the upcoming confrontation with the British. Presentation at 2:00 p.m. Tours of the Keith House scheduled throughout the day.

Although Graeme Park is most known as a historic colonial site, the Penrose family, owners of Graeme Park from 1801 to 1920, couldn’t help but be drawn into the Civil War. Family patriarch, Samuel Penrose, was a Quaker as were many of his descendants, but that didn’t stop tragedy from touching the family during the war. Join us today as we explore the struggle Pennsylvania’s Quaker families faced during the Civil War and the impact the war had on farms…

In 1717, William Keith became governor of Penn’s Woods. By 1721 he had somehow acquired 1200 acres of land in Horsham and was building a malt house, brewery, and distillery on the estate he called Fountain Low. Join us today and meet Sir William, a man who Ben Franklin called “an ingenious sensible man, a pretty good writer, and a good governor,” even after Keith had broken a promise to fund Ben’s new printing business. Presentation at 2:00 p.m. Tours…

Join our brewer in the summer kitchen as he follows the traditional practices to brew a 2 gallon batch of house beer. Ingredients, types of beer and the process of brewing will all be covered, along with history of beer making in the 18th century and a discussion on why people drank (the reasons are varied and not all the same as today!). House tours available at a nominal cost.

Join us as we celebrate Christmas in the Colonies with dancing, music, decorations and candlelit tours of the historic Keith House. As you tour through the house, the Tapestry Dancers will entertain you in the parlor and costumed interpreters will be stationed throughout the house in vignettes depicting various ways Christmas and other winter holidays were celebrated in households such as the Graemes. Before or after your tour, adult libations, food, and hot chocolate will be for sale, the campfire…