Dreibelbis Ice Harvesting Demonstration

The Dreibelbis Farm Historical Society will host a presentation of Pennsylvania German ice harvesting. The event will include a demonstration of antique ice harvesting tools and (weather permitting) cutting and harvesting ice blocks from the ice pond. We’ll explain how and why ice was hauled to and loaded in the farm’s ice house. The first presentation will begin at 1:45; a repeat presentation will be at 2:30. We’ll offer horse-drawn wagon rides for a small fee (or if we have 4” of snow on the ground, the horses will pull a sleigh). A bonfire, homemade soup, and hot chocolate, as well as marshmallows for toasting will be available and the farm grounds and nature trail will be open to the public.