Historic Sugartown Day April 30th, 2011

Online, April 4, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Historic Sugartown is pleased to announce our 8th Annual Historic Sugartown Day. On Saturday, April 30, from 10AM-4PM, the tiny village of Sugartown magically comes alive to celebrate spring's reappearance. Families and local history lovers will take pleasure in traveling back in time to experience the rural character of this late 18th and early 19th century crossroads village.

In addition to viewing the work of traditional period artisans, guests will enjoy hay rides to see retriever trial demonstrations on the pond at Willisbrook Farm. Other demonstrations will include: dog agility shows, falconry exhibitions, horseshoeing, period reenactors, book binding, lace-making, beekeeping, and organic food gardening. Artwork by students from the Great Valley School District will be on display. The Children's Tent is one of our most popular attractions, hosting various activities including arts and crafts, children's gardening, 19th century colonial games and period dress-ups. And of course we can't forget to mention the great food and music that will complete the wonderful family-fun event.

As guests venture back to a life that was both industrious and quaint, they are welcome to enjoy self-guided tours through Historic Sugartown's restored General Store, School Room, Bank Barn, Book Bindery, Quaker Farm House, and Carriage Museum. The museum, which made its debut in 2010, houses a unique collection of 18th and 19th century horse drawn vehicles. The collection was made available through loans from the Chester County Historical Society.

The cost of the event is $10/car and all proceeds go to funding the event, the continued maintenance of the village, the Frazer Boy Scout Troop 76, and the Great Valley Boy Scout Troop 106.

Named after Eli Shugart, an early 19th-century tavern keeper, Sugartown was a typical crossroads village that provided goods and services required by the surrounding farm community. Its central location in Willistown Township made it a favored place for political and social organizations to hold meetings in the schoolhouse, tavern, and community hall located there. Since the buildings have remained largely intact, the village provides an exceptional example of a self-sufficient community of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

For media relations, please contact Lisa Leigh Bennett at [email protected] or by phone at 610.613.0525.

Images available upon request.