Demonstrations

Now open Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. (excluding lunch) Visit the newly reopened Wilson Printing Office where printer in residence Martin Antonetti will be on hand to demonstrate […]

Historic Trade Demonstration: Gunsmithing with the Day Brothers September 14, 10a.m.–4p.m. at Stebbins Lawn Join us for a historic trade demonstration and learn gunsmithing with the Day Brothers. Included with […]

Leatherworking with Greg Morin September 28, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Apprentice’s Workshop Learn about leather-working in this historic trade demonstration with Greg Morin. Included with general admission.

An 18th Century Laundry Day with Jennifer Roy September 28, 10a.m.–4p.m. Near the Dwight House Join us for an 18th century laundry day with Jennifer Roy.

Chairmaking with Charles Thompson September 28, 10a.m.–4p.m. Apprentice’s Workshop Join us for chairmaking with Charles Thompson.

Dr. Jack Richman, USS Constitution and the Marine Guard of 1812 September 29, 10a.m.–4p.m. Hall Tavern Join us to learn about the USS Constitution and the Marine Guard of 1812.  […]

Come visit our open-hearth cooks as they prepare “traditional” New England dishes made with Indigenous ingredients such as corn, beans, and squash.

Silversmithing with Steve Smithers October 5, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. The Silver Shop Join us for silversmithing with Steve Smithers. Included in general admission.

Historic Trade Demonstration: Gunsmithing with Richard Colton October 5, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Hall Tavern Join us for gunsmithing with Richard Colton. Included in general admission.

Tailoring with Henry Cooke October 6, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Hall Tavern Join us for tailoring with Henry Cooke. Included in general admission.

Blacksmithing with Rick Martin and Friends October 6, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Stebbins Lawn Join us for blacksmithing with Rick Martin and friends. Included in general admission.

Woodworking Featuring Furniture Making and Carving with Craig Farrow October 12 and 13 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. each day. Join us at the for woodworking with Craig Farrow. Included in […]

Woodworking Featuring Furniture Making and Carving with Craig Farrow October 12 and 13 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. each day. Join us at the for woodworking with Craig Farrow. Included in […]

Redware Pottery with Rick Hamelin October 13, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Apprentice’s Workshop Join us for redware pottery with Rick Hamelin. Included in general admission.

Special Guest Cook, Angela Marcellino, will prepare several of the dishes from her cookbook exploring food, identity, and place in New England.

Come enjoy our Historic Trade Demonstration: White Pine and Ash Bark Basket Making with Jennifer Lee.

Architectural Woodworking Featuring Joinery with Ted Ingraham October 19, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Apprentice’s Workshop Join us for architectural woodworking with Ted Ingraham. Included in general admission.

Join us for this all-day event of immersion in the world of graveyards and gravestones, featuring demonstrations, tours, and a lecture! EVENTS Gravestone Carving Demonstration with Karin Sprague 10 a.m. […]

Gravestone Carving with Karin Sprague October 26, 10a.m.–4p.m. Hall Tavern Watch and learn about the historic trade of gravestone carving, in a demonstration from expert stone-carver, Karin Sprague. Included with […]

Pie was a common staple in the early New England kitchen. Come visit with our open hearth cook and see what pies are on the menu!

Woodworking with Sharon Mehrman November 2, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Apprentice’s Workshop Join us for woodworking with Sharon Mehrman. Included in general admission.

Dressmaking with Linda Oakley and Shoemaking with Peter Oakley November 2, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at Hall Tavern Join us for dressmaking with Linda Oakley and shoemaking with Peter Oakley. Included […]

Tinsmithing with Richard Eckert November 2, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Hall Tavern Join us for tinsmithing with Richard Eckert. Included in general admission.

A Gown in a Day with Emily Stringham November 9, 10 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Hall Tavern Join Emily Stringham, owner of At the Sign of the Golden Scissors, and […]

Powder Horn Carving Demonstration with Laurie McCarthy November 16, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Flynt Center Laurie McCarthy is an artist and reenactor. Join us for powder horn carving with […]

Redware Pottery with Stephen Earp November 16, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Apprentice’s Workshop Join us for redware pottery with Stephen Earp. Included in general admission.

Gravestone Carving with Allison Steel November 16, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Hall Tavern Watch and learn about the historic trade of gravestone carving, in a demonstration from expert stone-carver, Allison Steel. […]

Come to the kitchen and see what’s on the menu for a cold winter’s day!