Billings Farm & Museum

Description:

Billings Farm & Museum , gateway to Vermont 's rural heritage, features one of the finest dairy farms in America and a museum of Vermont 's rural past. The farm continues a long tradition of agricultural excellence, dating back to 1871, when native Vermonter Frederick Billings set out to build a farm and forestry operation that would serve future generations as a model of wise stewardship. His farm flourished, and today, is still an operating dairy farm and an award-winning museum of Vermont 's rural past. Over 25 educational offerings inspire learning through interactive programs and historical exhibits that explore Vermont 's agricultural heritage and values.

$3.50-$8.00, depending on programming

September/October & May/June $5:00 per student; 1 adult free for every 7 students. November-April programs vary, $6:00-$8:00 per student.

September/October & May/June - a variety of programs are offered that include a tour of the working dairy farm, museum exhibits, and hands-on activities from butter churning to traditional games. November-April - intensive, 4-hour hands-on programs that include farming and household chores, science and technology, and 19 th century role-playing. For a complete list and description of our programs log on to: www.billingsfarm.org/educationl.html

In addition to school visits, we also offer a number of programs specifically designed for home school families.

Grade Levels:
K-5
6-8
9-12

Exhibits: Operating Dairy Farm: In the barns, see farm work first-hand, including care of the famous Jersey herd, draft horses, sheep, oxen, and chickens. Visit the horse barn, calf nursery, milk room, and dairy barn and get comfortable with the farm's livestock through interactive activities and programs. The Vermont Farm Year: Engaging exhibits displayed in the farm's 19 th century barns depict the home, community, and work that shaped the lives and culture of rural Vermonters – including the important role of young people on the farm. 1890 Farm House: Meticulously restored and furnished as a living history experience, the farmhouse was the hub of the farm and forestry operation a century ago and features the farm office, family living quarters, and creamery, where butter was produced for market – excellent examples of technology and science that improved farm life of the day. Engaging tours and programs explore 19 th century farm and domestic life.