Thursday, September 17, 10am-3pm
Immerse yourself in the City of Peace on this day specially designed for homeschool families and celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Round Stone Barn (built in 1826).
Homeschool discount of $3 on regular admission fees applies; library passes and members welcome. Children 18 and under are free.
Pre-register here.
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES (UPDATED September 16)
- 10 am-3 pm (drop-in): Lessons in the Schoolhouse
- 10:30 am: Round Stone Barn Tour Learn some of the secrets of this 200-year-old building Meet at the main door (also offered at 2:30 pm)
- 11 am: Farm and Forest Trail Explore our historic site on this guided nature hike through the Village’s pastures and woodland. Meet near the blue sign by the trailhead close to the gardens.
- 12 pm: Cow Wellness Check Meet our livestock manager Olive Larrivee to understand how she keeps track of our pastured cows (note: cows’ cooperation not guaranteed). Pasture near gardens
- 12:30 pm: Water Turbine Demonstration Laundry and Machine Shop
- 1:30 pm: Shaker Music & Dance (also for the general public) Brick Dwelling
- 2 pm: Who are the Shakers? Q & A Still have questions about the people who lived at this historic site? Get answers at this Q&A with one of our interpreters. Brick Dwelling
- 2:30 pm: Round Stone Barn Tour Learn some of the secrets of this 200-year-old building Meet at the main door
THROUGHOUT THE DAY ACTIVITIES
- Visit all of our historic buildings at your own pace
- Meet our farm animals in the Dairy Ell and Barnyard
- Craft demonstrations:
- Blacksmithing (all day) in the Tannery
- Woodworking (all day) in the Brethren’s Shop
- Knitting/Weaving (1:30-4:30 pm) in the Sisters’ Dairy & Weave Shop
- Make your own artistic creation inspired by the Round Stone Barn and get creative with other crafts in the Discovery Barn
- Test your farmer skills with several games near the Discovery Barn