Calling all farm explorers!

Brand new for 2026! Join us on Friday mornings in the fall time for our “Story and Exploratory Series!”

Perfect for Homeschoolers

This series is designed specifically for homeschoolers and is limited to twelve children plus chaperones! All programs are rain or shine! All sessions include a story and a craft!

COST: $15.00 for non-members $7.50 for members Chaperones are free!
TIME: 10:00am to 11:30am

Friday, September 11, 2026

Cooler days are coming! Using the historic Jones and Plummer farms dating back to the 1700’s come explore the property in search of plants and animals as they prepare for winter. Join us for a hike on the Plummer Ridge Trail (1.1 miles). Afterwards, participants will make a pine cone bird feeder to take home for our feathered friends!

Friday, September 18, 2026*

For people living in colonial New England, daily life in rural New Hampshire rotated around the seasons on the farm. In areas like Milton, young children were instrumental in helping families prepare food for preservation throughout the long winter ahead! Participants will use corn grinders to process corn into cornmeal. Then we’ll use cornmeal to make colonial cornbread using an 1800’s recipe! Yummy!

Friday, September 25, 2026*

Drying apples for storage was one way to preserve them. Apples were cored, bad spots removed, and then sliced. A cord was strung through the middle of each apple and then hung in front of the fireplace to dry. Apples could also be dried on flat slabs of wood or outdoors in the sunshine. After several hours, the slices were turned to dry on the opposite side. When the slices were rubbery, not crispy, they were paced in to crocks with cloth secured over the top. Storage in the cellar or other cool spots allowed them to last for months. Come help us string some apples, and then we’ll make some applesauce to share.

Friday, October 2, 2026*

Take a hike around the Plummer Ridge Trail (1.1 miles) then join us as we learn all about colonial air fresheners: “Sachets”! The use of sachets can be traced back to ancient times and various cultures. Common ingredients for sachets include dried lavender, rose petals, and herbs. Did you know that certain ingredients like lavender, rosemary, and thyme were believed to ward off insects and other pests? After our hike, children will gather in the Ell of the barn to make their own sachet. Come join the fun and creativity today!

* These programs support the New Hampshire Farm Museum Celebrating 250 Years Mission.