Saturday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK— Take a horse-drawn wagon ride, try your hand at woodworking, or explore the forest on a guided nature walk. Witness the whole forest product cycle in action, from horse-logging, to board cutting with a portable sawmill to woodcraft demonstrations. Visit activity hubs to meet members of the Abenaki community, local artisans, and outreach partners. All free this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, located at Billings Farm & Museum, 69 Old River Road in Woodstock.
Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy live music from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Billings-Rockefeller Mansion with be open from 12:30-2:30 p.m. where visitors can view the first floor, preserved exactly as the Rockefellers left it. No reservations required.
Sign up in advance for guided hikes at Recreation.gov. Spots are limited.
Getting there
From the Billings Farm & Museum patking lot, take the concrete path to the right of the Visitor Center. Cross Elm Street at the cross walk, and take the left fork in the road to walk up a short, steep hill towards the Carriage Barn Visitor Center.
There will also be an electric golf cart to drive disabled visitors from the Billings Farm & Museum to the festival throughout the day and wagon rides to activity hubs.
For more information visit: nps.gov/mabi/index.htm.
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Woodstock hosts a free event on Saturday, Sept. 21, featuring horse-drawn wagon rides, woodworking demonstrations, and guided nature walks. Visitors can learn about the forest product cycle, local artisans, and outreach partners. Live music and guided hikes are available.
