Today's Schedule
2024-06-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-16 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States

Barn Quilt Exhibition
2024-06-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-15 10:00 - 17:00 and 2 more dates
Billings Farm & Museum is bringing the rural artistry of barn quilts to our scenic site from April 4 – December 1. Barn quilting recreates the concept of quilt squares on durable mediums such as plywood. These squares, starting at 4 feet by 4 feet and up, feature striking colors and simple geometric designs.
Collaborating with Vermont artists as well as artisans from the Chelsea Barn Quilt Project and Barn Quilts of Northern Vermont who have been working to highlight barn quilting in Vermont, each space will host a uniquely crafted piece inspired by nature, math, agriculture, and the history of the Billings Farm site. Guests can wander through the picturesque farm and take in the boldly painted patterns that will adorn historic barns and buildings.
This exhibition is included with admission.

Portraits of Resilience
2024-06-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-15 10:00 - 17:00 and 2 more dates
This thought-provoking exhibition of 26 original artworks from the Vital Communities “Climate Farmers Stories” project will be displayed in Billings Farm’s Historic Barn from April 4 – June 23.
Through portraits in paint, print, fiber, and digital media, the works highlight the resiliency, creativity, and problem-solving abilities of farmers in the Upper Valley of Vermont and New Hampshire. Each portrait is intentionally crafted by local artists to connect viewers with climate farmers. The artwork, along with educational panels and quotes from artists and farmers, help convey both the problems and solutions that climate change presents and provides an important platform for raising awareness.
The exhibition will continue outdoors where guests will find examples of approaches to improve climate resiliency at Billings Farm. A few of the methods include rotational grazing of the dairy herd, solar panel usage, low or no-till fields with organic-only fertilizers.
This collaboration between Vital Communities and Billings Farm & Museum provides accessible ways for individuals to take meaningful action to help farms address climate change.
To learn more about the Vital Communities Climate Farmers Stories Project, visit vitalcommunities.org/climate-farmer-stories.

Pre-k Story Time
2024-06-12 09:30 - 11:00
Goat’s Coat

by Tom Percival & Christine Pym
This is a story about Alfonzo the goat, his prized coat, and his journey to finding that helping others is more important than his treasured possession. Before diving into the tale, children will craft a goat coat puzzle. As this story about kindness unfolds, children will remove a puzzle piece of the coat each time Alfonzo helps a friend. Following the story, children will meet the Billings Farm goats and enjoy a snack.
