Maker’s Monday at the Dudley Farm
Come see how Native Americans crafted stone points and other tools using a hammer stone and other tools. We’ll also have a demonstration of the Atlatl, a tool that allowed Native Americans to throw spears accurately and far.
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This presentation, tasting, and hands-on workshop will explore what we can learn about people’s lives in the past by making and tasting the bread that they ate. We’ll sample and reflect on “breads” made by Native Americans, enslaved Africans, New England colonists, Jewish immigrants, and California hippies. The latter part of the workshop will allow […]
READ FULL EVENT DESCRIPTIONCome learn how to design and hand sew quilt squares from leftover fabrics.
READ FULL EVENT DESCRIPTIONWoodworking Demonstration Come learn how farmers in 1900 turned trees into useful tools.
READ FULL EVENT DESCRIPTIONFree and open to all, donations appreciated Bring a blanket or folding chairs to the hillside at the Dudley Farm and enjoy an evening of music from Hugh Birdsall and Dana Takaki along with Anne Marie Menta. Hugh & Dana, both veterans of the New England music scene, are a guitar/violin duo who play a lively […]
READ FULL EVENT DESCRIPTIONCome see small, useful baskets being woven and try it yourself! Baskets were used by Native Americans and Nineteenth Century Farmers to carry and store food and other items.
READ FULL EVENT DESCRIPTIONTextile Treasures: We’ll bring out a selection from our archives of bonnets, dresses, vests and travelling clothes.
READ FULL EVENT DESCRIPTIONWeathering Change: Farming in Connecticut from the 19th Century into the Future. Grand Opening of Our New Exhibit in the Big Barn
READ FULL EVENT DESCRIPTIONWool Spinning Demonstration Come see wool fleece from local sheep being spun into yard on antique wheels—a great wheel, a flax wheel and a drop spindle. Try it yourself, too!
READ FULL EVENT DESCRIPTIONJoin us as we officially reveal the next iteration of our beloved sugar maple, its trunk now carved with motifs in celebration of the Farm. Chainsaw artist Jared Welcome will be on hand to answer questions.
READ FULL EVENT DESCRIPTIONBuggy and Wagon Display. Come see a selection of our nineteenth century horse-drawn buggies and wagons displayed on our grounds.
READ FULL EVENT DESCRIPTIONButter Churning Demonstration. Come see how an old-fashioned butter churn works and try it yourself! We’ll also be tasting freshly made butter.
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