2008 Programs


The programs listed below are presented by the Friends of the Morrill Homestead in partnership with the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation. Choose an item below for more information or scroll down.

· 19th Century Heritage Craft Weekend
· Vermont History Expo
· Rustic Trellis
· Rustic Furniture
· Justin Morrill's Victorian Gardens and Farm
· Experience the Ancient Art of China Painting
· Wild Mushroom Hunt
· A Walking Tour through Justin Morrill's Strafford
· 19th Century Apple and Harvest Festival
· Other Programs


19th Century Heritage Craft Weekend

Saturday & Sunday, May 24th and 25th, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Featuring crafts from the 19th century, visitors will have the opportunity to see crafts being produced using tools, techniques, and materials as it was done in days gone by. Part of the Vermont Open Studio Weekend with the Vermont Crafts Council.
Free

Vermont History Expo

Saturday & Sunday, June 21st and 22nd, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Stop by the Friends booth at the Tunbridge Fair Grounds and learn more about our exhibit "Justin Morrill: A Vermonter with Innovation & Ingenuity."
Admission at the gate. Rain or shine.

Rustic Trellis

Saturday, June 28th, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
In this one-day workshop at the Morrill Homestead you will take saplings and with simple joining techniques make an outdoor trellis. The trellis may be as simple or as intricate as you choose and time allows. No woodworking experience is necessary. Presented by Mark Ragonese and the League of NH Craftsmen. To reserve a place please call 603-643-5384 or download a registration form from www.nhcrafts.org/hanover/fibers.html
$100 Materials included.

Rustic Furniture

Sunday, June 29th, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Rustic furniture is timeless and was incorporated into Justin Morrill's gardens. In this one-day workshop at the Morrill Homestead you will learn the basics of furniture design and an assortment of joinery techniques to create your own one-of-a-kind chair, bench or table from saplings. Seat finishing will be discussed. No woodworking experience is necessary. Presented by Mark Ragonese and the League of NH Craftsmen to reserve a place please call 603-643-5384 or download a registration form from www.nhcrafts.org/hanover/fibers.html
$100 Materials included.

Justin Morrill's Victorian Gardens and Farm

Sunday July 6th, 2 p.m.
Victorian Gentleman Justin Morrill was a serious student of landscape gardening. Join the HomesteadŐs head gardener Margie Carpenter and walk back in time and discover hidden design elements, structures, plants, and walkways that surround the Homestead grounds in the best tradition of the Romantic Landscape Movement.
Admission $10 Rain or Shine.

Experience the Ancient Art of China Painting

Saturday & Sunday, July 26th and 27th , 1 - 5 p.m.
Explore 19th century porcelain surface design techniques and view actual museum examples. This China Painting workshop will focus on composition, color mixing and design. Basic experience with watercolor helpful. A selection of patterns and all supplies provided. Presented by Norma Donovan. To register please call 802-765-4129 or email:
Tuition $100 Limited Enrollment.

Wild Mushroom Hunt

Sunday, September 21st, 1 - 4 p.m.
Autumn is the perfect time to hunt for edible mushrooms. Join mycologist Faith Hunt, who will teach which mushrooms can be eaten and which are better left alone on the forest floor. Afterwards, enjoy a "mycophagy"É an opportunity to taste a variety of cooked wild mushrooms. Reservations required, please call 802-765-4964 or
$25 Limited enrollment. Rain or shine.

A Walking Tour through Justin Morrill's Strafford

Sunday, September 28th, 2 p.m.
Take a walking tour through the historic Upper Village of Strafford with stops at Morrill's boyhood home, his general store, the Morrill Memorial Library, the Morrill Mausoleum, and a visit inside the 1799 Strafford Townhouse, one of the most photographed town meeting houses in New England.
Admission $10 Rain or Shine.

19th Century Apple and Harvest Festival

Sunday, October 12th, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Press cider in an antique press, taste heirloom apple varieties, meet John Chapman (Johnny Appleseed), make a scarecrow, sample cider, play period games, tour our new Education Center and the replanted orchard. Vermont grown apple, apple treats and pumpkins from our garden, heirloom flower bulbs, and our fresh pressed cider will be on sale.
Admission $5, Under 12 free, Family $12. Rain or shine.

Other Programs

The following programs have been offered in the past and may be repeated in the future. If you are interested in any of these events, please contact us.

These programs are presented by the Friends of the Morrill Homestead in partnership with the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation.