Today's Schedule
2023-04-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-30 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States

Today's Schedule
2023-04-27 11:00 - 16:00 | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
NOTE: On Thursday, April 27, Billings Farm & Museum will open at 11:00AM.

Daily Schedule
2023-05-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-08 10:00 - 16:00 and 11 more dates | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States

Pre-K Story Time
2023-05-03 09:30 - 11:00 | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
Farmer Brown Shears His Sheep: A Yarn About Wool
by Teri Sloat
It’s spring, which means it’s time for Farmer Brown’s sheep to get their yearly haircuts. At first, the sheep worry they will be chilly without their wool, but Farmer Brown has a plan! Join us for a visit to meet our own flock of newly shorn sheep and feel the softness of their wool. Then we’ll make a sheep-themed craft and enjoy a snack together.
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Pre-K Story Time
2023-05-10 09:30 - 11:00 | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
Hurry!
by Jesse Haas
Haying season is an important time of the year on Gramp’s farm! With the help of his horses, Gramp cuts and prepares the hay—but a rain cloud in the sky threatens all of his plans! Can Nora and her Gramp hurry to get the hay into the barn before the storm? After reading the story, we’ll meet the farm’s own working horses in the pasture, followed by a horse craft and snack.
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Draft Animal Day
2023-05-14 10:00 - 17:00
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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