A hurricane will never surprise us again. But that’s what happened to the people of New England on September 21, 1938. Without any warning, the most destructive weather event ever to hit the Northeast pummeled the coast and blasted its way to Vermont and New Hampshire with torrential rain, flooding, and sustained winds of 100 […]
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Late fall can be a lovely time to visit Vermont, as the crowds of leaf-peepers disappear and the bright foliage colors fade to dark reds and orange before disappearing. The weather gets colder, the smell of wood-smoke is everywhere, and here at Billings Farm & Museum we celebrate the coming winter with our fantastic Family [...]
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Wow, what a great event. Last Sunday here at Billings Farm & Museum we celebrated our annual Antique Tractor Day, featuring over thirty beautifully-restored tractors from the 1920s through to the 70s. Showcasing many iconic names in the history of tractor design, from John Deere and Farmall to Cubcadet and even Porche, this was the [...]
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Programs for Preschoolers will be offered Wednesday mornings in September, from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Each program will feature a story, visit to the farm, hands-on activity, and snack. The cost is $3.00 per person for Billings Farm & Museum members, and $5.00 per person for non-members (includes admission to the Farm & Museum). Red […]
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Last weekend was our annual Cheese & Dairy Celebration here at Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock, Vermont. Thank you to everyone who came out to sample Vermont dairy products, meet our award-winning dairy cows, and watch local students compete in the first Billings Farm Youth Invitational Show. The weather was beautiful and showed Vermont [...]
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Billings Farm & Museum invites you to our 35th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, June 24, 2018. ADMISSION IS FREE for the entire day! Join us from 10-5 for a fun day of activities and programs for all ages including a farm animal parade, live music, 1860s base ball , guest speakers, ice cream making, historic […]
Read MorePrograms for Preschoolers will be offered Wednesday mornings in July, from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Each program will feature a story, special visit to the farm, hands-on activity, and a snack. The cost is $3.00 per person for Billings Farm & Museum members, and $5.00 per person for non-members (includes admission to the Farm & […]
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Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will participate in Blue Star Museums, a collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day (May 28) through Labor Day […]
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The Billings Farm & Museum is pleased to announce plans for its first-ever Woodstock Vermont Summer Film Series and the appointment of award-winning filmmaker Jay Craven as its Film Series curator and director. The Summer Film Series will start May 18th and 19th with special screenings of legendary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman’s acclaimed new documentary, EX […]
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