Chippendale mahogany armchair, Philadelphia, c. 1770, attrib. to carver/chairmaker John Pollard (1740-1787), one of twelve owned and used by Charles and Hannah Thomson at Harriton House, acc#2004.001

RECENT ACCESSIONS: 18th-century English or Dutch Brass teapot, acc#2008.001

RECENT ACCESSIONS: 18th-century brass bedwarmer with original turned wooden handle retaining traces of red paint. Bedwarmers were filled with hot coals from the fireplace and rubbed between the sheets to warm up the bed before one climbed in.

This is a wooden mortar, used to grind small amounts of corn or other grains. It is typical kitchen accoutrement. Acc#2007.001

Steady the Horse brings fairgoers to the top of the driveway

Penny the Milking Cow was a big hit with children of all ages

Stinging Nettle Eating Contest - second place just isn't worth it!

Stone carver Keith Childs works on a datestone for a client's house. Demonstrations such as these are and important component of our Fair.

Cabinetmaker David Hoffman demonstrates inlay and upholstry of his remarkable little reproduction boxes.

Members of an 18th century Highland Regiment take a break in their camp, having spent the morning explaining their uniforms, weapons, and bagpipes to many interested children and adults.

Maggie Chambers and her sheepdogs keep watch over their flock during the sheep herding demonstrations in the meadow below the historic house.

Local Girl Scouts promote the Harriton Farmstand of flowers and produce mostly grown in the Community Garden at Harriton. Many hands and volunteers make light work of the myriad chores which make the Fair happen.

18th century song during lunch in the Fair Foodcourt at Lapp's Country Market

Pony Club girls make sure every young rider has a safe and fun ride

Hand weaver Suzanne Walke chats with the ladies at the Information Table

A Welsh Coracle restored by the campers at Harriton takes to the waters, with onlookers and a fishing girl standing by.

Getting ready to do some beekeeping.

Having a ball making ball point pens!

Having fun learning the difference.

Hi there, Tractor Buddies!

It's a baby watermellon!!!!

Kyra the camper in costume!

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Yummy! It's a watermellon boat!

Hillside School student Brent Shanker working on his senior project at the Harriton Forge

Saturday woodworker Josh Benjet learns woodturning at Harriton

Summer camper makes friends with Oreo the sheep

Summer campers give Steady the Horse a bath and grooming after a carriage ride

Young Saturday Blacksmith Josh Benjet at work