Rough and Tumble didn't start out as a dusty collection of memorabilia. It began as an event. Steam threshermen and farm families originally got together after the crops were harvested to have a reunion and picnic. Games were held and prizes awarded. These festivities attracted manufacturers and salesmen who showed off their new models of labor saving devices. Farm equipment dealers, farmers and threshermen organized "The Pennsylvania Threshermen and Farmers' Protective Association" to keep the needs of those who used steam farm equipment before the Pennsylvania Legislature. As the days of the steam-powered traction engine came to a close, the Lancaster and Lebanon County Threshermen's Association chapters decided to spend their remaining treasuries on an old fashioned "Threshermen's Reunion". This reunion was held in 1948 on the grounds of farm equipment dealer, Arthur S. Young, just across Route 30 from Rough and Tumble's present location. Those at the first reunion had such a good time they decided to make it an annual event and eventually formed ROUGH AND TUMBLE ENGINEERS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION to perpetuate their annual "Threshermen's Reunion."
From the images of childhood to the traditions of our past generations, Christmas is unlike any other holiday.
The National Christmas Center is dedicated to preserving and sharing precious mementoes and memories of Christmases past. Our mission is to educate and entertain our guests, so they can continue the timeless Christmas traditions we portray, or be inspired to create new customs and celebrations to enjoy with their own families and friends.
Here, the true meaning of Christmas is honored and remembered; we celebrate the birth of Christ. We invite our guests to take a realistic journey from “Nazareth” to “Bethlehem”, immersing them in the rich history and culture of biblical times. Through this experience we hope to bring each visitor closer to a true understanding of the miracle that was that first Christmas, over 2000 years ago.
Discover the whimsy and fantasy, the magic and memories, the history and traditions of Christmas at *National Christmas Center*, a family attraction and museum! Twelve main galleries and numerous smaller exhibits bring the holiday to life for guests of all ages. Magical walk-through indoor exhibits celebrate Christmas, and entertain and educate visitors with their portrayals of timeless Christmas traditions, customs and celebrations. Open weekends in May, then daily June through the New Year. Explore life-sized "Journey to Bethlehem", TudorTowne animated storybook village, 1950’s Woolworth’s 5&10, Toyland’s train mountain, Santa’s Workshop and more!
See Christmas in all its facets at *National Christmas Center*, located at 3427 Lincoln Highway, Paradise, PA.(717) 442-7950.
Home of The Amazing Maize Maze™ Welcome to Cherry-Crest Farm where our feature attraction is a HUGE, mind-bending maze designed in a corn field of five acres!
Located in the heart of PA Dutch Country, Cherry-Crest Farm is a unique place where fun, family, and farming come together.
A leader on the growing edge of "agri-tainment", we work hard to give your family an opportunity to laugh and learn while engaging in a variety of wholesome activities! We're also a great choice for school or work groups looking to book a field trip, company picnic or teambuilding event.
Our farm has so much to offer, you'll need 4-5 hours to experience everything! Why not plan to make a day of it and let us take care of the rest!
Once Again JASON'S WOODS Raises the Level of HALLOWEEN ENTERTAINMENT
Men and Machine plays music for all ages (oldies, top 40, rock & roll, country, soul, swing, fast, slow, line dances, et. al.). Our band has been playing for clubs, banquets, parties, dances, concerts, fairs and carnivals, etc. for sixteen years! We have a repertoire of hundreds of songs. The wide variety of music we play appeals to people of all ages.
Men and Machine also plays specialty Family Dance Party shows for PTO school groups, church groups and camp resorts. At these, the band plays top 40 cover tunes and oldies, plus line dances and circle dances (Macarena, chicken dance, electric slide, hokey pokey, et. al.)
Farm equipment dealers, farmers and threshermen organized "The Pennsylvania Threshermen and Farmers' Protective Association" to keep the needs of those who used steam farm equipment before the Pennsylvania Legislature.
