Family Wednesdays
2020-11-04 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | VT
Family friendly programs, story readings, artifact explorations and on-site or take-home crafts.
Programs will take place on these dates:
11/4 – Gentle Jersey Cows
11/11 – Delightful Dairy
11/18 – Sharing Sheep (& Wool!)
12/2 – Check out Chickens
12/9 – Draft Animal Power
12/16 – Giddy Goats
Some programs will feature “up close” visits with the featured farm animal of the week. Visitors will learn more about their role on the farm, both past and present through displays of farm artifacts, videos, and demonstrations. Families can find items hidden in the Farm Life Exhibits and enjoy story time. Children can make or take home a theme-related craft

Veteran's Day
2020-11-11 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
We are grateful for your service! Veterans and active duty military receive free admission including one guest.

JFK: The Last Speech, Woodstock Vermont Film Series Online
2020-11-19 00:00 - 2020-11-22 23:30 (America/New_York)
JFK: The Last Speech takes us to Amherst College for President Kennedy’s celebrated speech about poetry and power. The documentary was produced by Amherst College alumni who attended JFK’s speech at their college, where the president paid tribute to Robert Frost and offered a passionate vision that juxtaposed power, poetry and the arts. No president has spoken more forcefully about the importance of the arts in a democratic society.
Purchase tickets and passes and view the complete list of films here.

Homeschool Virtual Program: Tools of the Trade
2020-11-19 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Learn about the tools and technologies used on a farm and how they have evolved over time. We’ll look at artifacts from our collections and compare them to modern-day tools found in our own homes and surroundings. Students will learn how simple machines can make a job easier, and see how butter making technology has changed, and even learn how to make butter at home. Follow-along instructions and worksheets will be provided.
To learn more about this program or to register, click here.

Thanksgiving Weekend
2020-11-27 10:00 - 16:00 UTC
Discover how Thanksgiving was observed at the Billings Farm in the 1890s. The event will feature the traditional farmhouse Thanksgiving table setting, holiday programs and activities. Find out the history of foods typically served on the Farm for this holiday. Share stories about your own family traditions on our “Sharing Wall.” See why we are thankful for the stewardship of this land and take a “Thankfulness Walk” around the farm. Families will also enjoy holiday-themed children’s stories in the Theater and the “Story Walk” along the pastures. Children can take home a seasonal “to-go” craft bag with instructions and materials to make a colorful ear of corn or a pumpkin out of beads.
