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Candle Making at Ross Farm

Ross Farm Museum

In the early 1800s the only source of light would have been by candle. Many families would have had to make their own candles or go with no light at all. Come join the staff in making dipped candles just like the settlers would have done years ago.

Tatting Demonstration at Ross Farm

Ross Farm Museum

Visit Ross Farm Museum on February 6th and 7th to chat with their interpreters as they demonstrate the beautiful art of both needle and shuttle tatting.

Toboggan Making at Ross Farm

Ross Farm Museum

Join our interpreters this weekend and see how to make a wooden toboggan.

Rug Hooking at Ross Farm

Ross Farm Museum

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 baking material by a small hook. Join the staff this weekend at Rosebank Cottage as they demonstrate this art.

Event Series Winter Frolic

Winter Frolic

Ross Farm Museum

Winter is fun at Ross Farm Museum, join us for a sleigh ride, 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 to borrow, or...Read more >

Community Tours of Learning Centre at Ross Farm

Ross Farm Museum

We will run tours at 10:00am, 1:30pm, and 3:00pm. Please come to the main entrance (lower level) and we will start the tour from there. There will be tea & coffee served. *Storm date will be the following day, Sunday December 13th.**

Ross Farm: Christmas in the Country

Ross Farm Museum

Join us Saturday and Sunday at Rosebank Cottage and sample traditional dishes from the period such as plum pudding, sugar cookies and warm spiced cider while you enjoy some of your favorite Christmas Carols. On Saturday from 11:00 -3:00pm "Father Christmas" (weather permitting), 1:00-3:00pm enjoy songs of the season by Alastair Macdonald & Richard Fortier....Read more >

Gentle Dragon’s Session

Ross Farm Museum

Food Producers and Everyone Interested in FOOD..There is an exciting opportunity coming to New Ross!! FarmWorks are hosting "Gentle Dragons'" sessions all over NS, and they are bringing one to the Ross Farm Museum's Learning Centre on Mon. Nov 30th, from 1-4 pm. This is a chance to hear from local food producers, enjoy local...Read more >

Thanksgiving Day-Celebrate with the Ross Farm

Ross Farm Museum

Bring the family out for some good old fashion fun at the Farm!  Enjoy demonstrations of open-hearth cooking, coopering and sauerkraut making.  Take part in a fun auction for everyone in the afternoon at 2:00pm.