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Children can make and enjoy homemade ice cream, using ice cut by hand during the Farm’s annual Ice Harvest event, held at nearby Kezar Lake each January.
Harvest-time farm techniques and crafts of all kinds are exhibited on the historic grounds, including threshing, corn and bean shelling, rope making, blacksmithing, weaving, spinning, and open hearth cooking in the circa-1787 Matthew Harvey Homestead. Tours of the Homestead will be offered from 1 to 4 p.m.
Calendar of Events
Throughout the year, the farm hosts events which highlight the rural tradition of New Hampshire agricultural life.
For admission fees, see Visitor Information
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Ice day
January 27, 2013
Gather the family, bundle up and share a New England tradition at Kezar Lake and Muster Field Farm Museum. 9:00 a.m. until the ice is in. Admission is Free.
- Ice cutting by gas powered saw and finished by hand will be demonstrated by volunteers.
- Ice harvest will be loaded by our ice block fulcrum onto wagons and vehicles, then hailed to the Farm. Our Ice House, c.1890, will be fully stacked with block ice for use at our summer events.
- Ryder Corner School House, c.1810, will be warm and welcoming, serving up coffee, cocoa, homemade soups and other delicious treats to warm you up.
Fifth Annual Pancake Breakfast is from 7:00 - 10:00 AM at the First Free Babtist Church in North Sutton. Adults $6, Children $3.00. All you can eat plain or blueberry pancakes, local maple syrup, sausage, orange juice, coffee, tea or hot chocolate. $1 discount if you come by snowmobile, x-c skis or snowshoes. Sponsored by the Sutton Historical Society.
Annual Meeting
January 13, 2013
First Free Will Baptist Church, North Sutton
2:00 p.m.
Join us for a brief business report and discussion of the past year's major events, followed by refreshments and a lecture by John Porter, one of New Hampshire's barn experts.
John Porter, who along with Francis Gilman authored the book “Preserving Old Barns." Porter and Gilman have compiled a fascinating look at traditional New England agricultural barns and structures, and are known as the go –to experts in this field. Both have had long careers working for UNH Cooperative Extension and are well known throughout the farming community. Porter will have copies of the book for sale or inspection at the meeting.
This event is free and open to members and the general public.
Thursday's Child Dinner at the New London Inn
April 18, 2013
Members and non-members have the chance to eat well and support Muster Field Farm Museum by making a reservation for our Thursday's Child Dinner on April 18 at Coach House Restaurant at the New London Inn (formerly Rockwell's at the Inn). Half the profits of the dinner go back to the Farm, compliments of Coach House Restaurant. Call (603) 526-2791 for reservations. There's no more enjoyable way to financially support Muster Field Farm.
June Jam
June 22, 2013
Muster Field Farm Museum’s eleventh annual musical fundraiser will feature an exciting line-up of local folk, blues, jazz, and rock musicians. Burgers, hot dogs, snacks, and beverages will be on sale. Or pack your own picnic and beverages to enjoy. Gate opens at 4:00, music begins at 4:15. Tickets are $10 per person, or $20 per family, available on site the day of the event. Don’t miss it!
Farm Days
August 24-25, 2013
The museum's largest event of the year, a two-day celebration 
of all things agricultural, historical, and farm-related. This event features special exhibits and demonstrations positioned over the farm’s large fields and in its historic buildings.
of all things agricultural, historical, and farm-related. This event features special exhibits and demonstrations positioned over the farm’s large fields and in its historic buildings.
See haying and threshing, hand hewing of timbers, stonewall building and stone splitting, rope making, blacksmithing, and other farm-related skills. Craft demonstrations include spinning, weaving on antique looms, flax processing and spinning, felting, natural dyeing, lace making, and much more.
Children can make and enjoy homemade ice cream, using ice cut by hand during the Farm’s annual Ice Harvest event, held at nearby Kezar Lake each January.
Displays of the Farm’s many artifacts will be featured in the Ezekiel Little, Hildredth, and Hardy-Pillsbury Barns, a reminder of farm work and life from days past. Oxen and smaller animals will be on display. Antique trucks, cars and tractors are on parade at 3 p.m. each day, and work-saving antique small engines are exhibited. An assortment of food, jellies, jams, and vegetables are available at the Farm Stand, and wonderful food is served throughout the day. And don’t miss Muster Field's famous Roast Beef Supper on Saturday from 5-7 p.m.! Tickets for the supper are required: $10 for adults and $5 for children, available by reservation (927-4047), or at the Farm Days Information Booth.
Farm Days hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Admission is free for members, and for all children 6 and under; $5 for non-members. PLEASE NOTE: Due to large attendance, we are unable to conduct Homestead tours during this event.
Harvest Day
October 6, 2013
Enjoy a Muster Field harvest where everything is homemade and homegrown. Traditional fiddling and folk music mingle in the crisp fall air with the enticing smell of homemade soups, breads and baked goods. The farm stand offers an array of seasonal vegetables, honey, jellies, chutneys, and eggs.
Harvest-time farm techniques and crafts of all kinds are exhibited on the historic grounds, including threshing, corn and bean shelling, rope making, blacksmithing, weaving, spinning, and open hearth cooking in the circa-1787 Matthew Harvey Homestead. Tours of the Homestead will be offered from 1 to 4 p.m.
Children can play traditional games, make books, dip candles, and even create their own cornhusk dolls. Storytelling in the Ryder Schoolhouse will be ongoing throughout the day. And a great selection of books on traditional life will be available, along with handcrafted wares.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. General admission is $5. Children 6 and under are free.
Open House
Sundays, July – October, 2013
Although the farm is open daily for self-guided tours, Sundays in July through Harvest Day in October are special days. The circa-1787 Matthew Harvey Homestead is open for docent-led tours, beginning at 1 p.m. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992, this grand old home features a second floor ballroom, where the military officers were entertained on Muster Day and town meetings were held in early times.
The farm buildings and farm stand are also open. Hike our 250 acres, bring a picnic lunch, and enjoy the spectacular flower and vegetable gardens and beautiful views of Mount Kearsarge. FREE admission (donations appreciated).