Events

Predators of Pennsylvania, March 16th, 2024

Echo Dell Nature Conservancy + Friend's of Springton Manor Farm present Haley Phillips, Environmental Educations Specialist with the Pennsylvania Game Commission presenting on "Predators of Pennsylvania"! Join the Pennsylvania Game Commission as they discuss the many animals that are considered predatory species. Pennsylvania is home to many carnivores and omnivores including birds of prey and mammals. From a larger bird like the Bald eagle, a large mammal like the American black bear, or even a smaller mammal like the Mink, join us to explore this wildlife and take a look at wildlife mounts and furs.

Date: 
Saturday, March 16, 2024 - 10:00 to 12:00

Build a Bluebird Box

Join Springton Manor Friends and Nancy Fraim from the Bluebird Society of Pa ! Come learn about the Eastern Bluebird and its habitat. After the education program you're invited to build your own nest box to invite bluebirds into your own back yard.

Date: 
Saturday, February 10, 2024 - 13:00 to 15:00

Holiday at the Barn, with holiday craft market and tree lighting, December 9th, 2023

A fun holiday event for all, See: https://www.chesco.org/5245/Holiday-Craft-Market

  • Holiday Craft Market in Upper Great Barn 
  • 2nd Annual Tree Lighting - Promptly at 5 PM
  • Children's Candy Cane Hunt- 1 PM
  • Pictures with Santa - 2-5 PM
  • Kids Inflatables 
  • Smoke Signals BBQ Food Truck 
  • Live entertainment 
  • Fire Rings 
  • Make an Ornament Craft Station 
  • Photo Booth 
  • Light Refreshments 
  • Face Painting
  • Wagon Rides
  • Kids can drop off letters for Santa at our special mailbox!
Date: 
Saturday, December 9, 2023 - 12:00 to 17:30

Give a Hoot About Barn Owls, September 21st, 2023

The Friends in partnership with Echo Dell Conservancy present: An educational talk given by owl expert and wildlife diversity biologist, Dan Mummert

Date: 
Thursday, September 21, 2023 - 19:00 to 20:00

Wild About Pollinators, August 19th, 2023

The Friends in partnership with Echo Dell Conservancy present: an educational event at the bee garden and pollinator area of the farm, about native (solitary) bees and other pollinators

Date: 
Saturday, August 19, 2023 - 09:00

Ice Cream Social, July 16th, 2023

Free ice cream and lots of activities for the kids.  See: https://www.chesco.org/5419/Ice-Cream-Social

 

Entertainment 

  • Elise Acoustic 2-5 pm 

Activities

  • Ice-Cream & Toppings 
  • Kids Crafts 
  • Bubbletopia
  • Face Painting  
  • Corn Hole
  • Sidewalk Chalk  
  •  Fairy Hair by - NERD FAIRY 
Date: 
Sunday, July 16, 2023 - 14:00 to 17:00

Purple Martin Event, June 25th, 2023

The Friends in partnership with Echo Dell Conservancy present: an educational program ("Everything you always wanted to know about purple martins, but were afraid to ask") on hosting purple martins on your property, presented by Bob McMillan, Gretchen Roth, and Tim Wright

Date: 
Sunday, June 25, 2023 - 13:00 to 14:00

Hunters in the Sky, April 15th, 2023

The Friends in partnership with Echo Dell Conservancy present: and educational program presented by Dawn White from the Indian Run Environmental Education Center, who will bring live raptors to show and discuss with the audience.

Date: 
Saturday, April 15, 2023 - 13:00

Holiday at the Barn, with tree lighting, December 17th, 2022

A family fun holiday event at the great barn.  There will be lots of things to do and see: https://www.chesco.org/4613/Events-Permits  The Friends will be serving refreshments and answering questions.

Date: 
Saturday, December 17, 2022 - 15:00 to 18:00

Holiday at the Barn, with holiday craft market, December 10th, 2022

A family fun holiday event at the great barn.  There will be lots of things to do and see: https://www.chesco.org/4613/Events-Permits  The Friends will be serving refreshments and answering questions.

Date: 
Saturday, December 10, 2022 - 11:00 to 15:00

Goats and Kids 4-H event, April 23rd, 2022

We are so grateful to the local 4-H club for generously sharing their time and talents showing us their goats. Parks and Chester County Parks + Preservation and Chester County Facilities Department most graciously supported this partnership event.

Date: 
Saturday, April 23, 2022 - 10:00 to 13:00

Manor House Tour and Story Telling event, November 10th, 2019

Join the Friends of Springton Manor Farm for an afternoon of fun at the Manor House on Sunday, November 10th beginning at 2pm. Enjoy a tour of this beautiful home while learning the history of this exquisite property and park. Then stay to hear storyteller Deborah Pieri recite a story of thanks.

Date: 
Sunday, November 10, 2019 - 14:00 to 16:00

Victorian Ice Cream Social, July 14, 2019 from 1 to 3 PM

Join us for some yummy ice cream on a hot summer day - on the porch of the Manor House.  

The Victorian Ice Cream Social is a free family friendly event that will have games, kids crafting tables, pony rides, delicious Lapp Valley Farm Ice Cream, and live music, all surrounded by the scenic beauty of Springton Manor Farm.

Friends of Springton Manor Farm is proud to be serving Lapp Valley Farm Homemade Ice Cream from New Holland, PA. This annual event is fun and relaxing while also helping support a local landmark.

This event is free along with free parking.  Donations will gladly be accepted and donations will directly go to help support Friends of Springton Manor Farm’s mission to preserve the past and prepare for the future of Springton Manor Farm.

Date: 

Date: 
Sunday, July 14, 2019 - 13:00 to 15:00

Wedding Belle Tea, November 11, 2018 from 1 to 3 PM

Join us for a refined ladies tea at the Manor House.  Light fare and various teas will be served.   Registration is now open for the Wedding Belle Tea!  Please plan to enjoy the afternoon In the Manor House at Springton Manor Farm. The Friends of Springton Manor Farm will take you on a fashion tour of weddings through the last century, vintage to modern. After the show, enjoy tea with your friends in the beautiful manor house venue rarely open for public events.

Wedding Belle Tea

Sunday, November 11

1:00-3:00 pm Doors open at 12:40

Springton Manor Farm- Manor House

$40.00 per person

To register individually:

Please send your name, address, phone number and email address with $40.00 in cash or check to:

Friends of Springton Manor Farm

860 Springton Rd.

Glenmoore, PA 19343

 

To register a group sitting together:

We seat tables of eight, please have one person gather the names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of all the people wishing to be seated together. Send the list along with the payment for $40.00 per person. Multiple checks and/ or cash is fine if the amount is correct. Send to:

Friends of Springton Manor Farm

860 Springton Rd.

Glenmoore, PA 19343

 

Upon receipt of the registration we will confirm your registration by email or phone.

 

On the day of the event, please park in the first parking lot on the right upon entering the park.

We have a limited number of handicap spots, for handicap parking. So, please go to the first stop sign and turn right on the drive between the carriage house office and the manor house. Look for reserved spots.

Please feel free to ask us if you have any more questions. Call Robin at 610-942-4698 or Renee at 610-213-0592.

Tea provided by Simpson House http://www.simpsonhousetearoom.com/  .

Catering provided by Valley Forge Catering https://www.valleyforgecateringcompany.com/  .

 

Just to tempt you, here is our Wedding Belle Tea, here is the menu from Valley Forge Catering: 

 

~ Seated Brunch ~ (2:00 PM)

Blueberry Scone

Fruit Skewer

Cucumber, Shrimp, Sweet Chili Sauce

 

Egg Salad, Pumpernickel

Chicken Waldorf

Mini Quiche

 

~Assorted Mini Desserts~

Lemon Bars

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Raspberry Cheesecake Parfait

Chocolate Cups, White Chocolate Mousse, Fresh Berry

Date: 
Sunday, November 11, 2018 - 13:00 to 15:00

Victorian Ice Cream Social, July 22, 2018 from 1 to 3 PM

Join us for some yummy ice cream on a hot summer day - on the porch of the Manor House.  

The Victorian Ice Cream Social is a free family friendly event that will have games, kids crafting tables, delicious La Michoacana Homemade Ice Cream, the Friends’ "house band" and surrounded by the scenic beauty of Springton Manor Farm.

Friends of Springton Manor Farm is proud to be serving La Michoacana Homemade Ice Cream from Kennett Square, PA. This annual event is fun and relaxing while also helping support a local landmark.

This event is free along with free parking.  Donations will gladly be accepted and donations will directly go to help support Friends of Springton Manor Farm’s mission to preserve the past and prepare for the future of Springton Manor Farm.

Date: 
Sunday, July 22, 2018 - 13:00 to 15:00

Railroads of the Upper Brandywine program, Monday, April 2, 6:30 to 7:30 PM

Remnants of long extinct railways can still be found in Northern Chester County, in fact some of our most popular recreational trails used to be railways, like the Struble Trail and Chester Valley Trail. Have you ever wondered when they were built and who used the trains? Join the Friends of Springton Manor Farm when we invite Jim Sundman, author of "Pennsylvania Main Line Rail Stations: Philadelphia" as he traces the rise and decline of our local railways. The history of these train lines provide a glimpse into the industrial and commercial development of northern Chester County. The presentation will be followed by a brief Friends of Springton Manor Farm monthly meeting, the public is welcome to attend. The program will take place at Springton Manor Farm, 860 Springton Rd., Glenmoore, PA 19343 on Monday, April 2, from 6:30-7:30 pm. Please park in the first parking lot on the right when you enter the park, join us in the carriage house, the first past the parking lot.

at the SMF Carriage House

 

 

Date: 
Monday, April 2, 2018 - 18:30 to 19:30

Build a Bluebird Box at Springton, Sunday, February 11, 2 to 3:30 PM

Build a Bluebird Box - Sorry but this event is FULL!

  • Within our park system, park rangers and volunteers monitor approximately 100 bluebird boxes. Join staff in building a home for Pennsylvania’s most popular song birds. From construction to mounting and seasonal maintenance, learn everything you need to know about a bluebird box. Participants can construct bluebird boxes for use in the park or their own back yard. 
    Sunday, February 11
    • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Springton Manor Farm Carriage House
    • $12 per bluebird box kit (optional; paid at program)
Date: 
Sunday, February 11, 2018 - 14:00 to 15:30

Springton Ladies Tea, Sunday November 12, 2017, 1 to 3 PM

The Friends of Springton Manor Farm invite the public to our annual Women’s Tea on Sunday, November 12th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Our speaker this year is Elizabeth Bertheaud, Historic Site Administrator at the Ephrata Cloister in Lancaster County. Elizabeth will present a program “Clothes Make the Woman — 18th Century Style”. This lighthearted presentation demonstrates women’s clothing from the inside out. The program begins with 18th century undergarments and ends with how clothes do make the woman. Elizabeth is a wealth of information on period clothing having studied for 17 years and worked at various historic sites throughout her career.

 

Tickets are $40 per person and pre-registration is required. Please send name, address, phone number and email address. Please include the names of others you wish to sit with and any dietary restrictions to:

 

Friends of Springton Manor Farm

860 Springton Road

Glenmoore, PA. 19343

Send any questions to friendsofsmf@gmail.com

 

Date: 
Sunday, November 12, 2017 - 13:00 to 15:00

Victorian Ice Cream Social, Sunday August 6, 2017, 1 to 3 PM

The Friends of Springton Manor Farm invite the public to our annual Victorian Ice Cream Social on Sunday, August 6, from 1:00-3:00pm. To beat the heat, treat yourself to a nice cold bowl of ice cream with yummy toppings - served on the manor house porch, which overlooks the farm.  You can enjoy your ice cream at tables in the shade. Kids of all ages can play with giant bubbles or make a take home crafts. We will have live music and lawn games.  Visitors driving antique cars may park in a special area.  Donations accepted.  Last year’s donations helped provide a run-in shed for the donkeys.

• at the Springton Manor Farm Manor House

• To Register: Email your name & number of guests to friendsofsmf@gmail.com

Date: 
Sunday, August 6, 2017 - 13:00 to 15:00