Billings farm presents farm animal theme weeks through July and August WOODSTOCK —Beginning this week, Billings Farm & Museum will highlight a different farm animal with daily up-close programs, displays and explorations and a “themed” recipe. Meet the farm animal of […]
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Billings Farm & Museum’s baby farm animal celebration held April 10-11
Saturday and Sunday, April 10-11—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum will host its annual Baby Farm Animal Celebration, Saturday and Sunday, April 10 and 11 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The farm’s most popular event offers visitors the opportunity to get up close with […]
Travel back in time over Thanksgiving weekend at Billings Museum
Friday-Sunday, Nov. 29-Dec. 1 at 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK— Discover how Thanksgiving was observed in rural Vermont in the 1890s. Over Thanksgiving weekend, costumed interpreters demonstrate preparing traditional Thanksgiving fare in the kitchen at Billings Farm. Enjoy a cup of spiced cider […]
Bess O’Brien’s “Coming Home” showing at Billings Farm
Saturday, Nov. 23 at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum presents Bess O’Brien’s acclaimed documentary, “Coming Home.” The film focuses on five people returning to their Vermont communities from prison. They receive help […]
Climate Change talk held at Billings Farm
Past, present and possible future of global climate discussed Saturday, Nov. 9, at 9 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—Climate change science is complicated and can often be confusing. Join NPS Science Communication Specialist Ed Sharron for a two-hour presentation that explores Earth’s past, current, […]
Billings Farm & Museum to host Sleigh Ride Weekend, Jan. 13-15
Jan. 13-15—WOODSTOCK—Horse-drawn sleigh rides around the Billings Farm, programs, and activities for all ages, plus the award-winning documentary, “A Time for Justice,” will be featured at the Billings Farm & Museum’s Sleigh Ride Weekend on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, Jan. 13, […]
Billings hosts a not-too-scary Family Halloween — costumes encouraged!
Sunday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will host the 24th annual Family Halloween on Sunday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Children in costume receive free admission when accompanied by an adult (adults pay the regular […]
Farm to Ballet comes to Billings Farm, Aug. 5
Saturday, Aug. 5, 6:30 p.m.—WOODSTOCK— Grab your blanket, picnic basket, and the entire family to experience Farm to Ballet — an early evening, full-length ballet performance at the Billings Farm on Saturday, Aug. 5 at 6:30 p.m. The colorful program reinterprets classical […]
Billings Farm & Museum opens 31st annual quilt exhibition, runs July 29-Sept. 17
July 29-Sept. 17—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum will host its 31st annual quilt exhibition July 29 through Sept. 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, featuring quilts made by Windsor County quilters. The exhibition will include quilting activities and demonstrations for every age and […]
Hay Day featured at Billings Farm & Museum
Sunday, July 23, 10 a.m—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum will feature Hay Day on Sunday, July 23, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This annual family-friendly event will feature traditional 19th century haying techniques with Billings Farm’s draft horses, as well as wagon rides and children’s activities, […]