Open Farm Day & Traditional Community Picnic

Sunday, July 27, 2003
 
Open Farm Day

We will be hosting an exhibit by the Maine Antique Power Association of operational "one-lungers" or "hit or miss" engines that were used from the 1890's to the 1940's to power farm machinery.  We will also have a blacksmith operation an historic forge, as well as, a spinning demonstration and poultry exhibit.  We will be open from 9-4.  Open to the public; donations are welcome.

Picnic

Activities Include:

This is the annual pre-1940 picnic reminiscent of the period of the museum, 1865 to 1940.  We ask that you bring food to share with others, in the tradition of this earlier era, but food that was common at picnics during this time:  sandwiches or salad or breads or garden fresh vegetables and fruit.  Perhaps you will bring some of your old traditional recipes to share.  Invite your children and grandchildren and let us show them what life used to be like.

Children Wanted
Families with children are encouraged to come

We will provide desserts, beverages, including homemade lemonade.  We will make ice cream the old-fashioned way with hand-turned ice cream freezers.  Even the youngest children can participate in the ice cream making activity.  We get enough assistance from our guests so that "many hands will make light work"  and everyone has fun.

Included in the day's activities will be opportunities to see the museum's old farm equipment, "Brownie's Kitchen," and many new exhibits.  The General Store will sell the traditional touring sun bonnets in all sizes, and many other activities for participants of all ages.  Please participate, lead an activity, join in however you wish, or just watch.  In the event of rain we will move into the barn.  There will be a large open tent for shade.

Please bring your own lawn chairs and/or blankets to sit on.  We will have a few picnic tables.