Billings Farm

Daily Schedule
2023-05-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-21 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) and 13 more dates | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States

Draft Animal Day
2023-05-14 10:00 - 17:00 | VT
See history and tradition come to life at Draft Animal Day, Sunday, May 14 from 10:00AM – 5:00PM. Join us for a day packed full of demonstrations and activities showcasing draft horses, steers, and oxen.
Event Schedule
10:30AM Harnessing a Horse Demonstration
11:00AM Logging Demonstration
12:00PM Draft Animal Parade
12:45PM 4-H Club Team Demonstrations
1:00PM Try Your Hand at Plowing
3:00PM Draft Animal Parade
3:00PM Try Your Hand at Plowing
3:45PM 4-H Club Team Demonstrations
4:15PM Unharnessing Demonstrations
4:30PM Logging Demonstration
Plowing Demonstrations all day starting at 11:00AM.
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides loading from 11:00AM – 1:00PM and 2:00PM – 4:00PM.

Special For Kids:
Children’s Story Time: Hucks Way Home at 11:00AM, 1:00PM & 3:00PM
Make Your Own Pair of Steer’s Ears

Additional Activities Throughout the Day:
Leatherwork Demonstrations by Mark Humpal
Blacksmith Demonstrations by John Hammond 10:15AM – 12:15PM
Visit New England Ox Supply and Bow & Yokes by Bob Boynton

Getting Hungry?
11:00AM – 4:00PM Visit the Wicked Awesome BBQ Food Truck serving delicious American BBQ for purchase
11:00AM – 4:30PM Purchase ice cream, snacks and beverages from the Farmhouse Scoop Shop on the patio behind the 1890 Farm Managers House.

Happy Mother’s Day! Mothers receive a 20% discount in the Museum Gift Shop!
Purchase tickets in advance or become a Billings Farm & Museum member for free admission all season!
Volunteer opportunities available! Greet guests, facilitate the craft, assist with Hobby Horse Barrel Racing and more.
Visiting safely: For updated information please visit billingsfarm.org/safety.

Pre-K Story Time
2023-05-17 09:30 - 11:00 | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
Click, Clack, Moo! Cows That Type
by Doreen Cronin
Farmer Brown’s cows like to type. All day long he hears: Click, clack, MOO. Click, clack, MOO. Clickety, clack, MOO. But Farmer Brown’s problems REALLY begin when his cows start leaving him notes. Come join the fun as a bunch of literate cows turn Farmer Brown’s farm upside down. This hilarious story will be followed by a visit to the barn to meet our calves, a cow-themed craft and a snack.
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Homeschool Club: History Detectives
2023-05-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
Homeschool Club: History Detectives

Session Price: $20/student, $15/member student
For Ages: 7-11

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Solve the mystery of history and learn what life in Vermont was like long ago using photographs, letters, and objects from the past. We will examine special artifacts from our collections and the 1890 Farm Manager’s House, and see what we can learn from historic photographs. Students will put on their “history detective” hats to examine primary sources for themselves and present their findings to the group.

Contact us at cpeavey@billingsfarm.org for registration questions.
Cancellation Policy: There are often waitlists for our courses, so please let us know in advance if you are unable to attend. Refunds are available up to 7 days before the class is held. There are no refunds within 7 days.

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Pre-K Story Time
2023-05-24 09:30 - 11:00 | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
Little Chick
by Amy Hest
Little Chick may be a good and patient gardener, as Old-Auntie observes, but what if you simply can’t wait for your carrot to grow tall? What if you skip like a pro but still can’t lift your kite in the air? Or if you’re a really good stretcher but can’t reach your favorite star? With affection and humor, Amy Hest offers three vignettes about a curious chick and a loving auntie who knows how to soften disappointments by keeping the spark of wonder alive. The story will be followed by a visit to the farm’s chicken coop, a chick- themed craft, and a snack.
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Pre-K Story Time
2023-05-31 09:00 - 11:00 | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
Oh Say Can You Seed? by Dr. Seuss
Get ready to bloom and learn all about flowers and plants with the Cat in the Hat–a perfect read for aspiring gardeners on Earth Day and every day! With the able assistance of Thing 1 and Thing 2 – the Cat in the Hat explores the world of plants and teaches us about the various parts of plants, seeds, and flowers; basic photosynthesis and pollination; and seed dispersal. The story will be followed by a visit to Billings Farmstead Gardens, a garden-themed craft, and a snack.
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37th Annual Quilt Exhibition
2023-06-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-05 10:00 - 17:00 | VT
Join the celebration of local quilters as they stitch together tradition and storytelling in the 37th Annual Quilt Exhibition at Billings Farm & Museum.

The incredible display of artfully crafted quilts will transform Billings Farm’s Historic Barn from June 3 – July 23, 10:00AM – 5:00PM. The juried exhibition features contemporary quilts made by Windsor County quilters, historic quilts from the Billings Farm collection, and “Beatles” themed challenge quilts made by members of the Heart of the Land Guild.

Learn about the techniques, themes, patterns, materials, and collaborations each quilt represents, and the touching personal stories behind each quilt’s creation.

See demonstrations and activities including a quilt-themed reading corner and quilting on a quilt frame.

Test your eagle eyes in the Quilt Scavenger Hunt to discover interesting elements hidden among the stitches.

Vote for your favorite quilts for the People’s Choice Award!
Admission is required to view the exhibition. Admission to Billings Farm & Museum includes the Animal Barns, Vermont Farm Life Exhibits, the Interpretive Walking Trail and the 1890 Farm Manager’s House. The 1890 Farm Manager’s House features the creamery, the kitchen and in-home innovations that were considered state-of-the art for the time. Visitors can meet the farm’s cows, draft horses, sheep, goats, and chickens in the barns and scenic pastures and enjoy ice cream and snacks at the Farmhouse Scoop Shop.
Love quilts? Become a Quilt Hall volunteer! Shifts available in the Quilt Hall daily.
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Today's Schedule
2023-06-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
