Date:
November 25, 2010
November 26, 2010
Program Type (if applicable):
The Farmers' Museum will reopen its doors on the Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving for a specially designed program offering visitors a glimpse of how Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1845.
Kids will be on top of the world as they take rides on The Empire State Carousel. Our live turkeys will strut their stuff at the Lippitt Farmstead, a memorable sight for any child.
See first-hand how the chemistry taught in school is applied in real-life as the blacksmith hand-forges trivets and fireplace tools used on The Museum’s open hearths.
Mom and Dad will enjoy seeing traditional Thanksgiving Day foods cooked over an open hearth at the Lippitt Farm House. Plus, they can stop by the Middlefield Print Shop and take home hand-printed copies of traditional holiday puddings and cranberry tart recipes from the 19th century.
Everyone will enjoy strolling through the Historic Village or enjoying a bowl of delicious soup at historic Bump Tavern.
But that’s not all! Pick up some tips on how to create your own holiday decorations. Whether your style is elaborate table-top adornments or simple greenery accents, come and be inspired.
In addition, you can get an early start on your holiday shopping at Todd’s General Store, in the Historic Village, and The Farmers’ Museum Store. The stores feature unique toys, books, ceramics, hand-knitted stuffed animals, artisan-made products, and much more. Beautiful ornaments and greeting cards are in stock just for the holidays.
Join us the Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving and make some lasting memories with your family at The Farmers’ Museum. There is no better place to kick off the holiday season and get in a festive spirit.
Admission: $10 adults, $9 seniors (age 65 and over), $5.50 children age 7-12, free for children 6 and under and for members of the New York State Historical Association.
