Please join fellow members of The Harriton Association on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 3:00 pm for the Association's for a brief business meeting followed by our special guest speaker is Sheilah Vance, Esq. Ms. Vance will discuss her book Threshold to Valley Forge: The Six Days of the Gulph Mills Encampment which reveals the […]
This event is presented by The Harriton Association for the benefit of historic Harriton House. Attending public programs and events are one of the many ways you can help support this important Lower Merion Townsip/Montgomery County landmark. For more information or to become a member of The Harriton Association, visit our website at www.harritonhouse.org.
Visit Harriton House in July for a special tour with the Harriton Association's Executive Director, Laura Carpenter. Ms. Carpenter's tour will focus on object in the museum's collections which relate to Charles Thomson's service as first and only Secretary to the Continental Congresses. Harriton House, home to Charles and Hannah Harrison Thomson after his […]
The Harriton Association presents a community celebration of the Declaration of Independence July 5, 2026 Join the Harriton Association for a festive community gathering to celebrate Charles Thomson, the Declaration of Independence and the 250th Anniversary of America's Founding. The program includes: Readings of the Declaration of Independence by Stephen Pierce at at 11:30 […]
Class and Picnic held rain or shine. In the event of rain or excessive heat, we will move everything but the smokers into the air conditioned Vaux Family Classroom in the Bank Barn.
Learn the basics of smoking meats in this two-hour master class led by local pit master "Bacon Bob" Kraus. Bob will share his knowledge of how to choose and trim meats. He’ll walk the class through mixing up a basic dry rub. And discuss timing for different meats and cuts to achieve optimal results. Bob also promises to reveal some of the special cheat codes he's developed over the years. Due to the nature of this class, students must be at least 16 years old to register.
Bob will focus on brisket, pork shoulder, chicken thighs, and turkey breast. (Some meats will be started over smoke earlier in the day so they’re ready in time for the class.) Students are welcome to stay after class for an optional picnic supper. The picnic starts at 4:00 pm-ish and will feature the meats cooked that afternoon. Our picnic supper menu also includes smoked baked beans, coleslaw, cornbread, iced tea, lemonade and watermelon for dessert.
Meat Smoking Master Class tickets $40.00 per person (includes supper)
Picnic supper only tickets $30.00 per person
