Monday, August 17, 2009

Woodville Plantation Hosts Harvest Day

August 17, 2009



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
Rob Windhorst
412-221-0348

rwindhorst19@comcast.net



QUICK FACTS:

Event: Harvest Day

Date: Sunday, August 30, 2009

Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Place: Woodville Plantation, 1375 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017

Cost: $5.00 for Adults, $10.00 for Families



WOODVILLE PLANTATION HOSTS HARVEST DAY


BRIDGEVILLE, PA (August 17, 2009) – Step back in time at Woodville Plantation as this living history museum treats visitors to a special look at the gardens of Woodville. On Sunday, August 30, 2009, visitors are invited to join the gardeners of Woodville Plantation as they harvest crops grown at the site during the summer season. From 1 to 4 pm, guests can meet the head gardener and learn about 18th century crops, growing techniques and tools. Admission to this special event is $5.00 per person or $10.00 per family.



Woodville Plantation, the home of John and Presley Neville, is Western Pennsylvania’s link to the late 18th century. Built in 1775, this living history museum interprets life during the period of 1780-1820, the Era of the New Republic. Guided tours of the house are available every Sunday from 1 to 4 pm.



Just 7 miles and 15 minutes south of Pittsburgh, Woodville is conveniently located 1/4 mile north of Interstate
I-79 Exit 55 (Kirwin Heights Exit) on Route 50, near the intersection of Thoms Run Road. For further directions or for more information, please visit Woodville’s website at http://www.woodvilleplantation.org or call
412-221-0348.

No comments: