Ross Farm Museum

If you would like to try rug hooking, join us for a 1 day workshop and create a beautiful hot pad with a traditional "hit and miss" background. No previous hooking experience is required. Dates: Tues. Feb. 14 OR Sat. Feb. 18 Time: 10 am to 4 pm Fee: $125 (This includes traditional burlap pattern,...Read more >

If you would like to try rug hooking, join us for a 1 day workshop and create a beautiful hot pad with a traditional "hit and miss" background. No previous hooking experience is required. Dates: Tues. Feb. 14 OR Sat. Feb. 18 Time: 10 am to 4 pm Fee: $125 (This includes traditional burlap pattern,...Read more >

As a special feature this winter, there will be a hook-in on the last Sunday of each month. Jan. 29th, February 26th, March 26th, April 30th - from 1-4pm You are invited to bring your own hooking, sit by the fire, have a cup of tea and enjoy the company of other rug hooking enthusiasts....Read more >

Jan 28th & 29th, 9am-5pm, interpreters at the Ross Farm will be demonstrating how to make a wooden toboggan.

Rug hooking is both an art and a craft where rugs are made by pulling loops of yarn or fabric through a base such as burlap. The loops are pulled through the backing material by using a small hook. This weekend join the staff in Rosebank Cottage as they demonstrate this art. Visit us Jan...Read more >

Jan 15th  10 - 4 at the Ross Farm - The Ross Farm Museum Winter Frolic is a family tradition in Nova Scotia - with sleigh rides, sledding, snow shoeing, and hot chocolate made over an open fire. This year, ACORN and Slow Food Nova Scotia are partnering to bring one of the season’s first...Read more >

Winter is fun at Ross Farm Museum, this weekend join us for a sleigh ride, and enjoy a delicious cup of hot chocolate made over an open fire. Visit the farm workshop and sample some homemade ice cream. Bring your toboggan; we have a fabulous coasting hill. We also have snow shoes available for you...Read more >