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 12 and under are free.
Pre-register here to receive a detailed schedule the week of September 14.
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES
- 10:30 am: Round Stone Barn Tour Take a tour of this 200-year-old building (birthday this year) and learn some of its secrets
- 11 am: Who Are the Shakers? An introduction
- 11:30 am: Cow Wellness Check: meet our livestock manager Olive Larrivee to learn more about how she keeps track of our pastured cows. You can help us!
- 12 pm: Water Turbine Demonstration
- 11-3 pm (drop-in): Lessons in the Schoolhouse
- 1 pm: Farm and Forest Trail Take a guided hike along the Farm and Forest Trail
- 1:30 pm: Shaker Music & Dance (also for the general public)
- 2 pm: Round Stone Barn Tour Take a tour of this 200-year-old building (birthday this year) and learn some of its secrets
THROUGHOUT THE DAY ACTIVITIES
- Make your own artistic creation inspired by the Round Stone Barn
- Visit all of our historic buildings at your own pace
- Meet our farm animals
- Test your farmer skills with several farm-related games
- Get creative with crafts in the Discovery Barn
- Meet our blacksmiths in the Tannery