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Join us for a demonstration of Pennsylvania German ice harvesting on Saturday, February 1, 2025. The demonstration will include an explanation of antique ice harvesting tools and (weather permitting) cutting and harvesting ice blocks from the ice pond. The first presentation will begin at 1:45pm; a 2nd presentation will be at 2:30pm. We’ll offer horse-drawn sleigh or wagon rides for a small fee. A bonfire, homemade soup, and hot chocolate will be available, and the farm grounds and nature trail will be open to the public.
The event is free to the public (wagon/sleigh rides and food for a small fee) and will be held rain or shine, with only blizzard conditions or pouring rain cancelling. If thin ice prevents walking on the pond, a demonstration of tools and techniques will still be held. Attendees are encouraged to dress for the weather and be prepared to walk on an unpaved farm lane that may be icy or muddy.
The Historic Dreibelbis Farm is located on Route 143 south of the village of Virginville. GPS Address: 356 Hard Hill Road, Hamburg, PA. Parking will be available behind the Virginville Grange.
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356 Hard Hill Road, Hamburg, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19526, Historic Dreibelbis Farm, 356 Hard Hill Rd, Hamburg, PA 19526, United States,Virginville, Pennsylvania