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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. What a great way for
children to learn about life on the farm and from where their
food comes.
This historic facility resides on a thirty-five 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.
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