Patterson Agriculture & Heritage Center - To Preserve Heritage, Agriculture, Nature.
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Your donation will help us to continue our mission of supporting the irreplaceable Patterson Farm. Every dollar counts. We advocate responsible solutions for sustainable agriculture, preservation of heritage, and protection of sensitive wildlife habitat, benefitting this and future generations.
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Satterthwaite House by Artist Andrea Snyder of White Dog Art and Design
Order your Satterthwaite House note cards and watercolor prints for framing today. A portion of proceeds will be donated to further preservation efforts. Click below to purchase from Artist Andrea Snyder of White Dog Art and Design. From $15. Prints available in three sizes. Thank you for your support. Andrea specializes in historic house paintings and is available to paint your own home.
Save Patterson Farm. Save agriculture, heritage & nature.
Mission: Saving the irreplaceable Patterson Farm
Patterson Farm in Bucks County, Pennsylvania has been called "The Gateway To Lower Makefield" because its majestic farm views captivate visitors to the area. The historic farm was obtained by Lower Makefield Township in 1998 from farmers Thomas & Alice Patterson. Sadly, since that time the farm that once showed the farmers' caring stewardship and pride of ownership has fallen into disrepair. A portion of the land is preserved with conservation easements, but a number of farmed acres remain unprotected, as well as the land upon which all historic structures are situated. Preservation is critical to the survival of the farm.
Patterson Farm Preservation, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit volunteer organization formed by concerned citizens. Please support the effort to perpetually preserve Patterson Farm for present and future generations.
Patterson Farm is a National Register eligible property. Evidence of Native American habitation has been discovered here. Patterson Farm has produced food since its settlement in 1683 by Quaker immigrant Thomas Janney. Janney escaped religious persecution in England, sailed here with his family on the ship Endeavor, established a home, and served on William Penn's Provincial Council. Today, Patterson Farm is leased to local family farmers who market their crops at their farm store and donate a portion of the harvest to charity.
Patterson Farm Preservation, Inc. stands for preservation of agriculture, heritage, nature.
Photo credit: Brian Wagner Photography
Satterthwaite House then and now.
Historic Satterthwaite House on Patterson Farm in fine condition when it was under the caring stewardship of Thomas & Alice Patterson.
Photo by O. Cooper Winston.
Satterthwaite House after neglect by Lower Makefield Township.
Patterson Farm Preservation, Inc. proposes to restore Satterthwaite and complete its listing on the National Register of Historic places.
Proposed uses will promote appreciation of the farms' agriculture, distinctive heritage and natural habitat.
Patterson Farm Preservation is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization formed by caring nei