2009
July 3 - August 28 Woodstock, Foodways Friday Billings Farm & Museum - Visit the 1890 Farm House kitchen and explore our use of historic recipes and local, seasonal foods every Friday during the summer. Different recipes each week! July 4 Woodstock, Old Vermont 4th Billings Farm & Museum - A family celebration featuring the reading of the Declaration of Independence at noon, historic debates; horse-drawn wagon rides; making 1890 flags, Presidential silhouettes, and Uncle Sam bookmarks; spelling bee, ice cream making, and the egg toss. July 7 - 25 Woodstock, Time Travel Tuesdays Billings Farm & Museum - Lend a hand with 19th century chores and past times in the farmhouse. There's plenty of work for every age! July 18 Woodstock, Cow Appreciation Day Billings Farm & Museum – Dairy education programs, judging Jerseys with the farm manager, butter and ice cream making. Have fun with dairy trivia in the Cowlege Bowl competition for all ages; make a cow pizza, and more. July 25 Woodstock, Sheep Herding with Border Collies Billings Farm & Museum – Watch as these amazing shepherds demonstrate their instincts and training as they herd sheep in the farm fields. Meet a ewe from our Southdown flock, learn how we care for her, and why this breed was important on this farm a century ago. Spinning, knitting, and weaving. July 16 - 19 Killington Wine Festival
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