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Throughout the
year, the farm hosts
events which highlight the
For the Year 2008 June Jam ~ June 21, 2008 Civil War Encampment July 12 & 13, 2008 Farm Days ~ August 23 & 24, 2008 Harvest Day ~ September 28, 2008 Sunday afternoons at the farm June through Sept. Annual Meeting ~ January 20, 2008 Ice Day ~ January 27, 2008
For admission fees, see Visitor Information
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CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT next encampment, July 12 &
13, 2008 The 5th Regiment, New Hampshire volunteers will present an authentic Union Army Infantry Regiment at the time of the Civil War, during a "living history" event to be held on the Muster Field Museum grounds, Saturday and Sunday, July 15 and 16. With fifes, drums & flags flying, the reenactors will set 1860's military encampment and bivuoac on our historic grounds. Citizen-soldiers will be in uniform and will interact with visitors through demonstrations, ceremonies, and inspection of arms. This volunteer group represents New Hampshire's premier regiment formed on August 27, 1861, and let by Colonel Edward E. Cross. Their membership comes from every New England state and Pennsylvania, Texas, Ohio, New York, Virginia, Florida and Canada. Their common goal is a commitment to accurately portray the Civil War Soldier. This will be living history at its best. Please plan to join us for this special treat.
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The museum's largest event of the year, a two-day celebration of agricultural life with hands-on exhibits and demonstrations positioned over the large fields and in the historic buildings of the farm. Visitors see haying, threshing, cider and ice cream making,
hand-hewing of timbers, stone wall building and stone splitting, rope
making, and other farm-related skills. Craft demonstrations including
spinning, weaving on antique looms, flax processing and spinning,
felting, natural dyeing, lace making, and much more. Revolutionary War Militia set up camp and demonstrate their military maneouvers and artillery firing, reenacting the Farm's history as the site of Militia Musters during the 18th and 19th centuries. Draft horses, oxen and smaller animals are on display. Antique trucks, cars and tractors are on parade at 3 pm each day, and work-saving antique small engines are exhibited. A non-denominational Church Service takes place on Sunday at 11 a.m. in the Hardy-Pillsbury Barn. Food, jellies, jams and vegetables are available at the Farm Stand and wonderful food is served during the day, topped off with Muster Field's famous Roast Beef Supper on Saturday from 5-7 pm. Admission charged NOTE: Due to large attendance, we are unable to conduct Homestead tours during this event.
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Enjoy a Muster Field harvest where everything is homemade and homegrown. The
Farm Stand offers seasonal vegetables, our maple syrup, pickles and
eggs. Jellies, jams, chutneys and pickles made by local folks are
available for sale. There are free pumpkins for the children to carve, which they can proudly display in the Pumpkin Parade led by fife & drum.
Traditional fiddling music mingles in the crisp fall air with the enticing smell of homemade soups, breads and baked goods. Admission charged |
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SUNDAY OPEN HOUSE
Although the farm is open daily, Sundays in June and August are special visiting days. The c1787 Matthew Harvey Homestead is open for guided tours beginning at 1 pm. Of special interest is the 2nd floor ballroom where the military officers were entertained on Muster Day, and town meetings were held in early times. Also on exhibit are the Harvey "Hidden" Quilts, an interesting collection of quilts recently discovered in a trunk in the Homestead attic. The farm buildings and Farm Stand are also open. Crafts are shown, special events held and refreshments served at the end of your tour. Hike our 250 acres, bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the spectacular flower & vegetable gardens and beautiful views of Mt. Kearsarge at historic Muster Field Farm. FREE admission (donations appreciated)
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MFFM ANNUAL MEETING ~
JANUARY 20, 2008 Open to all members and interested public. Major events and activities at the Farm over the past year will be reviewed, and a brief business report will be presented. The program will be a discussion by Jack Noon on the museum buildings that have been moved to the Farm and what needs to be done with the contents over the next five years. Everyone is welcome to attend - Muster Field appreciates the participation, comments, questions and suggestions from our membership and public. Refreshments will be served. |
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ICE DAY Cutting blocks of ice for Sutton's summer hotels was once a traditional winter activity on Kezar Lake in North Sutton. During Ice Day, sawyers demonstrate ice cutting by hand and with an early gas-powered saw. The blocks are then pulled from the lake with a fulcrum and hauled to the Watters Ice House at Muster Field Farm, where they are stacked and covered with sawdust for use during the farm's summer events.
Tour the grounds then warm up with homemade hot soups in the 1810 Ryder School House. Our cross-country ski and snowshoeing trails are open and free to all as part of this truly wonderful winter event. FREE Admission (donations appreciated)
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FARM DAYS 
HARVEST DAY
Harvest-time
farm techniques and crafts of all kinds are exhibited on the
historic grounds, including threshing, corn & bean shelling, rope
making, and canning on the cookstove. 
