Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum A sheep leads a costume parade during Billings Farm’s family Halloween celebration. Sunday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will host the 22nd annual Family […]
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View peak foliage atop wagon ride at Billings
Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum Coachman Alayna Perkins reins Belgian draft horses Tom and Jerry, pulling a wagon full of Billings Farm visitors. Oct. 17-18 — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will feature the 8th […]
Voted a “Top 10 Fall Event for 2015,” Billings features 31st annual Harvest Weekend
Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum A young participant tries his hand at apple peeling at Billings’ Harvest Weekend. Oct. 10-11 — WOODSTOCK — The Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will host the 31st Annual Harvest Weekend […]
Billings rings in the harvest with pumpkin and apple celebration
Oct. 3-4 — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will host its annual Pumpkin and Apple Celebration on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 3 and 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The weekend features hands-on activities and programs, plus pumpkin […]
From forest to farm to furniture, Woodstock hosts woodworking festival
By Jon Gilbert Fox Young participants watch a wood worker demonstrate his carving skills at a forest festival in Woodstock. Sept. 26-27—WOODSTOCK—Working farms and forests give Vermont its beautiful rural character and unique sense of place while serving as an […]
Local establishments celebrate Smithsonian’s National Museum Day Live
Saturday, Sept. 26—Saturday, Sept. 26 marks the 10th Annual National Museum Day Live! presented by Smithsonian magazine, which allows complimentary admission for two for the day. Local museums are taking part in the day, including the Vermont Marble Museum, Billings […]
10th Annual Traditional Craft Saturdays begin at Billings
Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum Toothbrush rugs lie on the grass at Billings Farm & Museum. Learn to make one on Saturday! Saturday, Sept. 5 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will […]
Community open house and picnic to be held at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park
Submitted A girl plays animal Olympics at the community open house and picnic held at Vermont’s only national park. Saturday, Aug. 22 at 12 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Celebrate summer by enjoying a special afternoon of discovery and fun at the national […]
29th annual Quilt Exhibition awards announced by Billings Farm & Museum
Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum Lynne Croswell of Ludlow won the Jurors’ Choice Award for her quilt, “Leaf Skelton 2/Leaf Skelton 3.” WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum announces the Billings Farm & Museum Staff Choice Award and the Juror’s […]
Rare chicken breeds featured at Billings Farm & Museum
Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum A young visitor (reluctantly) pets one of Billings Farm & Museum’s honorary chickens. Aug. 15-16 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, is featuring Heritage Chicken Days on […]