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A Successful Country Living Fair 2023

A Successful Country Living Fair 2023

We at Batsto Village are thrilled to report that our recent hosting of the Country Living Fair was a smashing...
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Country Living Fair 2023

Country Living Fair 2023

Although the weather forecast does not look overly accommodating for the Sunday (October 15) Country Living Fair, the event is...
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CANCELLED Fall Antique,Glass & Bottle Show CANCELLED

Regrettably,the prediction of inclement weather for the weekend has caused us to cancel Sunday's ( 9/24 ) Fall Antique, Glass...
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Summer Is Over… But Still Plenty to Come!

Summer Is Over… But Still Plenty to Come!

Summer might be "over," but Wharton State Forest is open for business all year!  Fall is the perfect time for...
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Sunset Tours of the Atsion Mansion

Sunset Tours of the Atsion Mansion

Join us in the evening on Saturday, September 2nd and Sunday, September 3rd for guided sunset tours of the Atsion Mansion. Built...
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Antique Vehicles at the 2023 Country Living Fair

Antique Vehicles at the 2023 Country Living Fair

  If you wish to display an antique vehicle at the October 15th, 2023 Country Living Fair, your vehicle must...
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Great Time For A Visit !

Great Time For A Visit !

Before you know it, the children will be headed back to school and the summer will be behind us. Whether...
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Batsto Ironworks Walking Tours Available Throughout July!

Batsto Ironworks Walking Tours Available Throughout July!

Join us this July for a guided walking tour of the remnants of Batsto’s once-great iron industry. Tours are offered...
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Kids Love Wagon Rides !

Especially at Batsto ....and so do adults! These happy campers enjoyed their wagon ride at Batsto on a beautiful Sunday...
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Let’s Go For A Ride !

Horse drawn wagon rides will be back at Batsto on Sunday June 4th from 12 noon to 3PM. Come take...
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Go Fly A Kite!

Go Fly A Kite!

Join us on Earth Day to have some fun. Like flying a kite! (11AM - 3PM) Here comes the sun.....and...
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Earth Day at Batsto

Earth Day at Batsto

Saturday April 22nd .. Come join us for some Earth Day fun! (meet at the pavilion in the rear of the...
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The Batsto Stagecoach

Travel by horse drawn “coach” has been around since the 17th Century. More a form of entertainment for the wealthy,...
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George Washington and Batsto Bog Iron

George Washington and Batsto Bog Iron

Firebacks served the practical (and valuable) purpose of protecting the bricks lining a fireplace from heat damage. The firebacks at...
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Mansion Web Cameras

Mansion Web Cameras

The views from the Batsto mansion tower web cameras are especially interesting early in the morning and late afternoon. These...
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Wagon Rides Are Back!

Wagon Rides Are Back!

Planned dates for Wagon Rides being on site so far are:      May 21st      June 4th      September...
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Day End at Batsto

Day End at Batsto

This afternoon may be a rainy one, but just keep this image in your mind as you plan your next...
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The “Un” crew!

The “Un” crew!

These good looking and hard working folks are Batsto Citizens Committee members and Wharton State Forest staff who " un-decorated"...
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Mansion Geothermal

Mansion Geothermal

If you have been viewing the East looking web camera recently, you see a variety of construction equipment just yards...
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Winter In The Pines

Winter In The Pines

Get in the holiday spirit at Batsto Village! Sunday, December 11th 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Come join us for…...
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