It has been 25 years since Langhorne Heritage Farm
was purchased and dedicated as a town park.
To celebrate that momentous occasion, as well as our many
accomplishments since then, some special events
are happening during 2011.
Sunday, October 9, 2011 click here for details
Heritage Farm will be the scene of the Autumn Family Fun Fest on Sunday, October 9th, which will feature activities and fun for everyone. Children and their parents will enjoy the children's activities at Heritage Farm. Lovers of culture and nature will appreciate the varied tastes of history, art, music and the environment that the day will offer.
Festivities will begin in the afternoon, at 3 pm. Heritage Farm will feature family and children-friendly activities, such as corn husking, a barn tour, face painting, live music, and kids' art projects such as and pumpkin painting. Hot dogs and beverages will be available for purchase at The Farm, and the newly-opened gift shop will have locally-made, nature-friendly gifts available for early holiday shoppers. Live music will be provided by Open Windows folk ensemble as well as the Straight Ahead Big Band.
At twilight, the nighttime sky will be lit with a Bonfire, also at The Farm. The free marshmallow roast will be made available, compliments of Langhorne Open Space, Inc.
The event is free and open to the public. Free parking is available at Heritage Farm (222 North Green Street).
Saturday, November 12, 2011 click here for details
Gala Benefit Dinner to Celebrate our 25th Anniversary
A benefit dinner will be held on Saturday, November 12 to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the purchase of Langhorne Heritage Farm. According to the organizers (Deb Tyl, Beth Delaney, and Betsy Carr), the dinner will be held at the newly renovated Middletown Country Club, with Barry Truchil as Master of Ceremonies.
The evening begins with hors d’oeuvres and a cocktail hour at 7PM, followed by a sit-down dinner. A silent auction will take place, and photos and memorabilia from our early days will be on display throughout the evening.
Pat Carr, LOSI’s President adds, “This dinner is a great opportunity for the entire Langhorne community to get together for a fun-filled evening, and to congratulate each other for a remarkably successful 25-year effort to preserve open space!”
Click here to order your tickets. Several tables have already been filled, so best to order tickets soon. Tickets purchased before October 15 are available for only $49 per person. After October 15, tickets are available for $55 per person. (Upon request, groups of 10 may be seated together for the dinner.)
For more information, call Betsy Carr (215-757-3630, information@langhorneopenspace.org ).