Reservations for all programs may be made by using the contact information on this page.

First Sunday at Peachfield 2010
History Through The Arts
Sunday, March 7, 2010
2 - 4 pm
Fashions of the Eighteenth Century: Clothing from the private collection of Sue Hueskin of The Rancocas Merchant.
Admission: $5 per person; Friends of Peachfield free.

First Sunday at Peachfield 2010 When Artwork Speaks: Eyewitness Images from the American Revolution
Sunday, May 2, 2010
2 - 4 pm
Arthur Lefkowitz, historian and author.
Free admission for all. This program is made possible through the generous support of the NJCH Horizon Speakers Bureau.

SPECIAL EVENTS AT PEACHFIELD

Sunday, February 21
Happy Birthday General Washington!
A Family Celebration, Peachfield 2 pm
Gen. Washington was adored by the people of America and his birthday was a special event. Hear stories about Washington and join our special costumed guest as he cuts the General's cake. Children's activities include make & take and story time.
Admission: $10 per/person; Family Rate $20 (2 adults and children under 12
Friends of Peachfield $5.00 per person

Wednesdays at Peachfield-March into History Wednesdays, March 3, 10, 17 & 24 from 4 pm to 5:15 pm

Suitable for students in grades 3, 4 and 5.
A costumed historic interpreter will guide students into the Eighteenth Century. Each afternoon has a different theme; all of them have period-appropriate crafts, games, stories and snacks. Guaranteed to be fun and teach something about the way our forefathers lived long ago.
March 3 Colonial Kitchen
March 10 School room in the 18th century
March 17 Games of Long Ago
March 24 Etiquette then and now
Fee: $12 per session; All four sessions $36 (Min. 8 Max. 20 students)
Space is limited and reservations are required.

Saturday, March 13
Writing Women Back Into History 11 am - 4 pm
In 1930, local resident Miriam Harker set out to restore Peachfield to its 18th century appearance; Mrs. Harker lived and entertained at this historic home throughout the first half of the last century. Visit Peachfield and learn more about Mrs. Harker and her vision.
FREE Admission for all.

Sunday, April 11
Mrs. Harker's Tea 2 - 4 pm
You are cordially invited to visit Peachfield and to enjoy traditional tea sandwiches, scones and sweets typical of Mrs. Harker's era while learning more about serving tea in the Colonial Revival manner.
Admission: $15 per person includes refreshments and presentation.
Seating is limited and reservations are required.

The all new Tea and Talk program affords visitors an opportunity to learn about a selected historic topic of interest to them while enjoying traditional tea refreshments served in the Great Room at Peachfield. Arrangements may be made for this special private 90-minute event for groups of 6 to 16 by appointment only on weekday afternoons. This is an ideal choice for a special celebration; a topic list is included with your reservation packet. The fee for this unique offering is $175.00 for up to 12 guests; additional guests, up to a total of 16 people, may be added for an additional $12 per person.

All programs take place at Peachfield, the Headquarters of The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of New Jersey.

For reservations or additional information on these or any of our other programs, call 609.267.6996.