Roth Living Museum - History

The Roth Living Farm Museum was founded in 1992 thanks to a generous donation to Delaware Valley College by Mrs. Edythe Roth. Mrs. Roth wanted the farm to be preserved as a museum of farm life as it was from 1890-1910.

Because of this special request, the museum's direction is dedicated to providing historical information on the farming practices in the United States to school children, organized groups and the general public, emphasizing 19th and early 20th century agricultural studies. Travel back to a simpler time, where you can experience a working farm and see displays of horse-drawn equipment, tour our restored 1832 Georgian-style farmhouse and 19th century Pennsylvania bank barn and participate in various hands-on activities. School-age children have the opportunity to see a cow being milked, make butter, gather eggs and help make a batch of biscuits. The Roth Living Farm Museum is a great way for children to learn about life on the farm and where their food comes from!

This historic facility resides on a 35-acre farm that includes woodlands, wetlands, demonstration areas for fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants, grain field and the livestock grazing area. A restored 1832 farmhouse and barn provide visitors with a unique look into the history of agriculture in the United States. Many interactive demonstrations have been created, which allow visitors to learn the essentials of 19th century farming.