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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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Burnside Plantation offers visitors a glimpse into 18th-century farm life with its preserved farmhouse, barn, and outbuildings.
The plantation was established in 1748 by James Burnside, a Moravian missionary, and is part of the historic Moravian settlement in Bethlehem.
Every summer, the plantation celebrates with a festival featuring blueberry-themed foods, crafts, and family activities.
The plantation's barn, built in 1841, is one of the few remaining examples of a Pennsylvania bank barn.
The plantation provides educational tours and workshops focusing on colonial farming techniques and history.
The plantation maintains heritage breeds of livestock, including sheep and chickens, to demonstrate historical farming practices.
