Whether you are visiting for the first time or are a long-standing member of The Harriton Association, welcome! Built in 1704 and located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, Harriton House is a distinguished example of early Pennsylvania architecture and a place to learn more about the life and legacy of one of America’s lesser-known founding fathers, Charles Thomson.
Come See Us
Whether you are visiting for the first time or are a long-standing member of The Harriton Association, welcome! We offer a window into the past representing more than 300 years of lived experience with guided tours of historic Harriton house, educational programs, and public events. We are honored by your visit and encourage you to explore the history preserved within these grounds.
The Harriton Association is grateful to all our friends and neighbors who attended the 36th Farmstead Fair on Saturday. It is always heartwarming to see how this community pulls together even in the midst of a n`oreaster storm or hurricane.
Your generous support is vital to the ongoing preservation of Harriton House as a place of history, learning, and green space.
Save the date for the 37th Fair to be held on Saturday, September 25th, 2027!
#appreciationpost #farmsteadfair #Charles_Thomson #brynmawrpennsylvania
The Harriton Association is grateful to all our friends and neighbors who attended the 36th Farmstead Fair on Saturday. It is always heartwarming to see how this community pulls together even in the midst of a n`oreaster storm or hurricane.
Your generous support is vital to the ongoing preservation of Harriton House as a place of history, learning, and green space.
Save the date for the 37th Fair to be held on Saturday, September 25th, 2027!
#appreciationpost #farmsteadfair #Charles_Thomson #brynmawrpennsylvania
Although tomorrow`s weather is less than ideal, the Farmstead Fair is still a go. All week our volunteers and staff have worked hard to set up the Attic Treasures Sale and all the special things for the Fair.
Rather than dwell on all the things that had to be dropped, here is what WILL be happening tomorrow.
Attic Treasures Sale under the tent and inside the Bank Barn Education Center with lots of great things to buy.
Raptor Jawns from 11:00 to 1:00 INSIDE the Belvedere
Living historians spinning wool and talking about the life of a soldier during the Revolutionary War INSIDE Harriton House. Dr. Franklin will be here too!
Children`s Games and Pumpkin decorating on the west side of Harriton House with Pandora`s Garden. All day long.
Cooks in the 1790 kitchen preparing a typical meal.
And @dockstreetbeer and @sumpig_ftwashington
On hand slinging delicious BBQ and great beer!
Dress for the weather and have some fun!
#farmsteadfair #rainorshine
#familyfriendly #brynmawrpennsylvania
Although tomorrow`s weather is less than ideal, the Farmstead Fair is still a go. All week our volunteers and staff have worked hard to set up the Attic Treasures Sale and all the special things for the Fair.
Rather than dwell on all the things that had to be dropped, here is what WILL be happening tomorrow.
Attic Treasures Sale under the tent and inside the Bank Barn Education Center with lots of great things to buy.
Raptor Jawns from 11:00 to 1:00 INSIDE the Belvedere
Living historians spinning wool and talking about the life of a soldier during the Revolutionary War INSIDE Harriton House. Dr. Franklin will be here too!
Children`s Games and Pumpkin decorating on the west side of Harriton House with Pandora`s Garden. All day long.
Cooks in the 1790 kitchen preparing a typical meal.
And @dockstreetbeer and @sumpig_ftwashington
On hand slinging delicious BBQ and great beer!
Dress for the weather and have some fun!
#farmsteadfair #rainorshine
#familyfriendly #brynmawrpennsylvania
Donations are still being accepted for the Attic Treasures Sale at Harriton`s Farmstead Fair on September 26th.
The sale is one of the most anticipated events at the Fair with shoppers lining up early ahead of the 10:00 am opening.
If you find comfort in knowing that your gently used items will go to a good cause, a donation to the Attic Treasures Sale will help make the sale a success. Year after year, generous friends and neighbors donate treasures from their attic which are sold to benefit the Harriton Association`s mission to preserve the historic house and keep the history of this important site alive.
Donations are accepted Monday through Saturday between 9:30 am and 4:30 pm, If you wish to schedule a different drop-off time, please call 610-525-0201 and we will do our best to accommodate you.
@harriton_attic_treasures_sale #farmsteadfair #harritonhouse #brynmawrpa
Donations are still being accepted for the Attic Treasures Sale at Harriton`s Farmstead Fair on September 26th.
The sale is one of the most anticipated events at the Fair with shoppers lining up early ahead of the 10:00 am opening.
If you find comfort in knowing that your gently used items will go to a good cause, a donation to the Attic Treasures Sale will help make the sale a success. Year after year, generous friends and neighbors donate treasures from their attic which are sold to benefit the Harriton Association`s mission to preserve the historic house and keep the history of this important site alive.
Donations are accepted Monday through Saturday between 9:30 am and 4:30 pm, If you wish to schedule a different drop-off time, please call 610-525-0201 and we will do our best to accommodate you.
@harriton_attic_treasures_sale #farmsteadfair #harritonhouse #brynmawrpa
We`re pleased to announce that the America250PA podcast series will feature Charles Thomson`s life beyond the Continental Congress. The conversation with our Executive Director will be released on Tuesday, September 1st. The podcast will be available on the America250PA website, Apple Podcasts, and Spottify.
It`s a fitting day for the launch as September 1st, is the 252nd anniversary of Charles and Hannah Harrison Thomson`s wedding anniversary. It is through his marriage to Hannah that Charles Thomson was introduced to the Harriton Estate where he would spend 35 years of retirement.
#charlesthomson #semiquincentennial #historyhappenedhere #montgomerycountypa
We`re pleased to announce that the America250PA podcast series will feature Charles Thomson`s life beyond the Continental Congress. The conversation with our Executive Director will be released on Tuesday, September 1st. The podcast will be available on the America250PA website, Apple Podcasts, and Spottify.
It`s a fitting day for the launch as September 1st, is the 252nd anniversary of Charles and Hannah Harrison Thomson`s wedding anniversary. It is through his marriage to Hannah that Charles Thomson was introduced to the Harriton Estate where he would spend 35 years of retirement.
#charlesthomson #semiquincentennial #historyhappenedhere #montgomerycountypa
Busy day at Farm Camp dodging raindrops, doing barn chores, and cooking. On the menu today was a simple but hearty Three Sisters Stew with squash, beans, and corn stewed in chicken broth. We also made corn cakes for "dessert". Lots of eager helpers made the process fun including cleaning up afterwards. Everyone at least tried the stew and some wanted seconds!
This one is a keeper!
#farmcamp #harrion_house #daycamp #3sistersstew #hearthcooking
Busy day at Farm Camp dodging raindrops, doing barn chores, and cooking. On the menu today was a simple but hearty Three Sisters Stew with squash, beans, and corn stewed in chicken broth. We also made corn cakes for "dessert". Lots of eager helpers made the process fun including cleaning up afterwards. Everyone at least tried the stew and some wanted seconds!
This one is a keeper!
#farmcamp #harrion_house #daycamp #3sistersstew #hearthcooking
The Harriton Association is hiring! We are looking to fill the position of Visitors Service Associate. This position is a part-time shared position with work days on Fridays and Saturdays. Scheduled work days are coordinated between the two VSAs.
The position includes greeting visitors, answering the phone, giving guided tours of Harriton House, collecting admission fees, assisting with public programs, and barn chores (assisting with care for our farm animals.)
If you`re interested in the position, please send an email to: info@harritonhouse.org NO phone calls, please!
#helpwanted #museumjob #harriton_house #lowermeriontownship #brynmawrpa
The Harriton Association is hiring! We are looking to fill the position of Visitors Service Associate. This position is a part-time shared position with work days on Fridays and Saturdays. Scheduled work days are coordinated between the two VSAs.
The position includes greeting visitors, answering the phone, giving guided tours of Harriton House, collecting admission fees, assisting with public programs, and barn chores (assisting with care for our farm animals.)
If you`re interested in the position, please send an email to: info@harritonhouse.org NO phone calls, please!
#helpwanted #museumjob #harriton_house #lowermeriontownship #brynmawrpa
Mark your calendar for the best day of the year at Harriton House! We`re busy planning for the 36th Annual Farmstead Fair on Saturday, September 26th. The Fair opens at 10:00 am and closes at 4:00 pm. Shop at the Attic Treasures Sale, enjoy live bluegrass music with Summit Hill, paint a pumpkin, join in the community Lego build, watch wool being spun into yarn, and chat with Benjamin Franklin. All these activities and more will be available throughout the day.
We`re excited to have Dock Street Brewing as our exclusive brewery for the Fair.
#farmsteadfair #familyfun #freeevent #Charles_Thomson #lowermeriontownship #brynmawrpa
Mark your calendar for the best day of the year at Harriton House! We`re busy planning for the 36th Annual Farmstead Fair on Saturday, September 26th. The Fair opens at 10:00 am and closes at 4:00 pm. Shop at the Attic Treasures Sale, enjoy live bluegrass music with Summit Hill, paint a pumpkin, join in the community Lego build, watch wool being spun into yarn, and chat with Benjamin Franklin. All these activities and more will be available throughout the day.
We`re excited to have Dock Street Brewing as our exclusive brewery for the Fair.
#farmsteadfair #familyfun #freeevent #Charles_Thomson #lowermeriontownship #brynmawrpa
The first week of Harriton`s summer camp wrapped up with new recruits in the Continental Army. This year`s campers are also founding members of the newly formed Harriton Junior Historians. Stay tuned to learn more about what is in store for the Harriton Junior Historians and how to join.
#harritonjuniorhistorians #historycamp #historyhappenedhere #lowermeriontownship
The first week of Harriton`s summer camp wrapped up with new recruits in the Continental Army. This year`s campers are also founding members of the newly formed Harriton Junior Historians. Stay tuned to learn more about what is in store for the Harriton Junior Historians and how to join.
#harritonjuniorhistorians #historycamp #historyhappenedhere #lowermeriontownship
Harriton History Camp Day 3 by the numbers:
• 6 pints of heavy cream churned into butter
• 16 cucumbers turned into take-home refrigerator pickles
• 3 fresh eggs
• 5 baguettes toasted on a wrought iron griddle for camp snack with butter
• 6 patient chickens
• 2 cuddly little goats
• 1 new resident of the Cherry Tree Pasture - Ted the Toad
and
One tired but happy Mow @a_goat_named_mow
It was a full day with two more to go!
#historycamp #historyhappenedhere #STEM_STEAM #Charles_Thomson #lowermeriontownship
Harriton History Camp Day 3 by the numbers:
• 6 pints of heavy cream churned into butter
• 16 cucumbers turned into take-home refrigerator pickles
• 3 fresh eggs
• 5 baguettes toasted on a wrought iron griddle for camp snack with butter
• 6 patient chickens
• 2 cuddly little goats
• 1 new resident of the Cherry Tree Pasture - Ted the Toad
and
One tired but happy Mow @a_goat_named_mow
It was a full day with two more to go!
#historycamp #historyhappenedhere #STEM_STEAM #Charles_Thomson #lowermeriontownship
Programs
Harriton House and Park offer exciting hands-on educational opportunities at all levels for children and adults. Students, educators, and life-long learners will enjoy programs in history, the environment, and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math). Go to our Education and Opportunities pages for details on workshops, summer experiences, and other programs. Start with a visit to our farm animals and our extensive park.
History
Visitors to the Harriton House Museum and Park find an authentic 18th-century house with furnishings of the period. See the desk that Charles Thomson used to write the minutes of the Continental Congress deliberations. View the rooms where local neighbors were regularly entertained, along with George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Enjoy the surrounding park, part of the 700 acres of William Penn’s land grant.
The Property
Enjoy a walk and picnic in the park. Feed the goats, sheep, and chickens in the farmyard. Learn about the people who lived and worked here as the property evolved over 300 years: The original Welsh settler with a subsistence farm. The enslaved people on a tobacco plantation. A retired Founding Father experimenting with fruit trees. A woman botanist/explorer raising prize Guernsey dairy cows.