Harriton House, School's Out
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Join us for a day of history at Harriton House! Our engaging programs include hands-on activities centered on the 300+ years of history at Harriton House. Best suited to children ages 8 – 12, the programs feature small class sizes to bring history to life in a meaningful way. Harriton House was built between 1702 and 1704 for Rowland Ellis, a Welsh Quaker, originally called Bryn Mawr, the house was renamed by second owner Richard Harrison in 1720. Today’s Harriton House and Park is approximately 13 acres left of Rowland Ellis’ original 690 acres. The Harriton Association operates the historic house for the Township of Lower Merion, offering programs, public and school tours, preserving and restoring Harriton House, and other amenities within the park.
March into Spring at Harriton
Welcome spring on the Harriton Farmstead with an engaging session of hands on history. Participants will learn about the history of farming on the Harriton Estate from the early 18th century up through the early 20th century. We'll handle a variety of farming implements, take care of the animals, and plant some edible flowers for the chickens to enjoy throughout the rest of the year. Participants should be prepared to spend most of the day outdoors and should wear closed-toed shoes. Please bring lunch, Harriton Association will provide snacks.
Asparagus and Onions: Spring on the Harriton Farm (2 Sessions)
Participants will explore Harriton Park to discover the remaining features from the years of farming here at Harriton. We'll learn about the variety fruits and vegetables grown here at Harriton during the time that Charles Thomson conducted agricultural experiments on his estate. In addition to being a founding member of the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture which was established in 1785, Thomson was known for growing a wide variety of food crops here at Harriton. We'll tour the barn, try out antique hand-operated farming equipment, gather eggs, and meet and work with the goats and sheep.