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 […]
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Arts, Dining & Entertainment
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 […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
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, […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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Billings Farm presents sheep events this weekend
Saturday & Sunday, May 6-7—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will feature sheep dhearing and herding with border collies, Saturday and Sunday, May 6-7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This event showcases herdsman Steve Wetmore’s team of border collies herding […]
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With spring comes new life
As spring finally makes its way in with rising temperatures thus melting snow, signs of new life are popping up—trees are budding; small starts of lilies, chives, and other first plants are poking through the mud; and baby animals are […]