🎃 Cider and Sorcery 🎃

As the Full Moon rises over Historic RittenhouseTown, step into an evening of enchantment and shadow on Sunday, November 2nd, from 4–8pm. Wander through hidden speakeasies, savor artisanal ciders from local cideries, and indulge in spellbinding seasonal cocktails/mocktails/teas crafted by Stef and Brooke of Magic of Botanical Mixology. Your first bewitching drink is included, with additional libations available for purchase.
Lose yourself in haunting melodies of live music before gathering for ghostly tales spun by a local storyteller, illuminated by the flicker of lantern light on a special flashlight tour of this centuries-old landmark.
Within the witches’ marketplace, discover charms, botanicals, and curiosities, or dare to peer beyond the veil with Tarot card readings. To close the night, lift your gaze skyward and witness the moon in its full brilliance through the lens of a telescope.
Your ticket includes:
👻After-hours access to Historic RittenhouseTown
🥃Secret speakeasies & seasonal libations
🍎 Local cider, beer, and botanical cocktails /mocktails/teas (available for purchase after first beverage included with the ticket)
🔦Flashlight ghost tours of the grounds
🔮Tarot card readings
🌕Full Moon viewing and fun
Witchy Vendors:
Sunshine Maille
Widow Apothecary
New + Wesley Images
Magic of Botanicals (Three Wild Spirits + Heart to Heart Herbology)
All proceeds support the preservation and educational programs of Historic RittenhouseTown — a National Historic Landmark District and home to America’s first paper mill (1690). Your revelry beneath the moonlight helps sustain the magic of this treasured site for generations to come.

Flax Day November 2nd 11am-2pm

Join us for Flax Day!  Saturday, November 2nd 11-am 2pm.  A celebration full of Fibers, Festivities, and Fun! 

The event will feature all things flax!  Historic RittenhouseTown will be leading Paper making made from flax, flax processing led by the PA Flax Program, Rag Collection Run by The Common Press, Coyote Tracks leading flax cord weaving, and many more flax crafts!

During the event, we will be collecting cotton and linen rags that will be processed into fiber for paper making and used to make a historically accurate replica of the Declaration of Independence.

Day of Schedule:
11-12 PA Flax Project Talk
11-1 Rag Collection
12-2 Coyote Tracks Flax Cord Weaving
11-2 Flax Paper Making

RAGS WANTED
100% cotton or linen fabric
Examples: jeans, sheets, old table clothes and napkins, dress shirts, curtains, dresses.

Stains are ok!  In 1776, people only donated cloth that had been thoroughly used.  We will remove any buttons, metal tacks, zippers, etc. Please wash out excess dirt and dry items only.  If you aren’t sure, donate the textile anyway. If it doesn’t make the mark, we will donate it to https://fabscrap.org/.

Event partners include: PA Flax Project, Common Press & 4 Elements Earth Education.  

Book Talk and Nature Walk with the Author Mike Weilbader

Book Talk

Wednesday September 24th
6:00 PM Refreshments
6:30 PM Talk
Located at Germantown Friends School; Friends Free Library

Nature Walk

Sunday November 9th
10:30 AM Walk
12:00 PM Refreshments
Historic RittenhouseTown

RSVP at PROGRAMS | stenton

Archives and Collections:
Lavinia Rittenhouse Sampler

Have you been on a tour of The Rittenhouse Homestead lately and noticed our collection of family Samplers?

This Sampler depicts two structures and a floral border created by Lavinia Rittenhouse in 1839. This is one of many that are on display. Come see the complete collection for yourself!

Check out our awesome on-site vendors!

Located at 206 Lincoln Drive

Black Lotus Holistic Health Collective

Offering yoga, mindfulness meditation, weekly workshops, acupuncture and so much more.

Located at The Barn

PAPERtrail Bike Cafe

Offering deliciously fresh coffee and professional bike services