Little Farm Hands is a playful, hands-on exhibit space designed for children aged birth to 4 years old and their caregivers. While farms are full of big animals and big tools, this exhibit invites little hands to explore farm life in a way that’s just their size. In a warm and welcoming indoor setting, perfect...
Kick off the summer with vibrant, fresh ingredients from the Billings Farmstead Garden. Learn to make quick pickles and flavorful herb-infused compound butter to elevate your spread. Enjoy a curated wine tasting as you savor your handcrafted charcuterie, complete with Billings Farm cheddars! In this hands-on workshop, craft a stunning cheese and charcuterie board while discovering how...
Gather the flock and “herd” on down to Billings Farm & Museum for an exciting glimpse into Vermont’s sheep farming history. Explore the sheep-to-yarn process with hands-on activities such as cleaning fleeces, carding wool, and a yarn-dyeing demonstration! Fans of fiber crafts can check out drop spindle and wheel spinning, felting, knitting, and crocheting! Watch...
Little Farm Hands is a playful, hands-on exhibit space designed for children aged birth to 4 years old and their caregivers. While farms are full of big animals and big tools, this exhibit invites little hands to explore farm life in a way that’s just their size. In a warm and welcoming indoor setting, perfect...
Explore the connection between farming and creativity in this session of Billings Farm’s Discovery Days series. Designed for curiosity-led learners aged 6-13, participants will learn about and engage in traditional skills such as butter churning, candle-making, felting, and more! The Billings Farm Discovery Days series offers an immersive, interactive experience filled with movement, play, and...
Author and former National Park Ranger Steve Kemp will discuss his book, An Exaltation of Parks: John D. Rockefeller Jr.’s Crusade to Save America’s Wonderlands, followed by a guided walk along the historic carriage trails of Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park.
It’s time to celebrate spring and the joy of new life at Baby Farm Animal Celebration! This fun-filled weekend offers a unique opportunity to get up close with adorable baby farm animals, meet farmers, and experience the wonders of farm life firsthand. Guests can interact with the farm’s Jersey calves and piglets, along with special...
Led by mycologist, author, and fungi advocate, Melany Kahn, this flavorful workshop explores the art of cooking with mushrooms, transforming both wild and cultivated varieties into delicious dishes. While the session will not include hands-on foraging and mushroom identification, participants will gain insights into local mushroom varieties, understanding zones and climates where mushrooms thrive. Every...
A remarkable story of past and present, this film follows Westphalen as he captures the beauty of America’s disappearing rural structures. From weathered Vermont barns and one-room schoolhouses to the grain elevators, Westphalen races against time and the elements to document these fading icons. With a sense of urgency, Vanish features compelling interviews with experts and passionate...
Experience the farm tradition of sheep shearing. Expert shearers Philo and Craig Marcotte will demonstrate the evolution of shearing tools and techniques while giving the farm’s Southdown sheep their annual “wool cuts.” A live demonstration, starting at 11:00AM will showcase the skill, strength, and precision required for this craft. From historical tools to modern practices,...
Billings Farm & Museum is excited to kick off its 43rd season with a day of family-friendly fun! Visitors can enjoy the beauty of early spring, meet the farm’s animals, take part in engaging daily programs, and follow the StoryWalk along the pasture fence. Young guests can explore farm life in the playful “Little Farm...
“Songs of Earth” is a majestic symphony for the big screen! A documentary about an 85-year-old father's year-long journey through his homeland, breathtaking Oldendalen, Norway filmed by his daughter. Margreth Olin longed to walk in her father's footsteps, so she did just that. Witness the power of living in balance with nature, highlighting what is...
