Events
Holiday at the Barn, with tree lighting
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.
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Holiday at the Barn, with holiday craft market
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.
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Goats and Kids 4-H event
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.
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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.
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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:
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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
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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.
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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