If you want to check out some old photos and pictures of Delaware County, or in particular Media; check out local historian Keith Lockhart's site at: www.delawarecountyhistory.com
He'll also be doing a presentation a Ridley Creek State park on July 18th. Check out below for details.
Colonial
Pennsylvania Plantation
at Ridley Creek
State Park
Delaware County 100 Years Ago Through Postcards
On Wednesday, July 18 the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation will
offer its first ever “Wednesday Evening at the Farm” with a special presentation
by local historian, Keith Lockhart. The gate opens at 6 PM, and visitors can
bring their picnic dinner, blankets and chairs to enjoy a leisurely picnic
before the evening’s offerings get underway. Food and drinks will also be
available for purchase.
At 7 PM Lockhart will present a program featuring his
prized collection of Delaware County postcards. Lockhart’s collection is
considered the largest of its kind in the region. Take a trip through Delaware
County 100 years ago when postcards were the rage! The program will take place
in the Plantation’s colonial era wagon barn.
During the evening the
Plantation farmhouse and the kitchen garden will be available for tours.
Demonstrations taking place include textile making and long rifle firing. Of
course, the Plantation’s farm animals will be around for viewing.
Closing
time is 9 PM. Admission is $5 per person. Children under 4 are free.
The
Plantation is located in Ridley Creek State Park and is easily reached via
Routes 3, 352, 252 or Providence Road.
This is a weather permitting event.
If the weather is uncertain, check the Plantation’s website at
www.colonialplantation.org or call the Plantation office at 610 566-1725 and
listen for the message
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