In earlier years usually in November, families prepared for winter by putting up barrels of sauerkraut. This is a process in which cabbage is shredded, salted, and stomped in a barrel and then allowed to ferment for 4 to 6 weeks.
In the early 1800’s the only source of light would have been by candle. Many families would have had to make their own candles or else go with no light at all. Come join staff at the Ross Farm in making candles just like the settlers would have done years ago.
New Ross Historical Society Mill Project Please join us in the hearth room at the Ross Farm Museum Wednesday, September 28 at 7:00pm. We are excited to share with you all of our findings to date on mills of New Ross from 1816 to present day. This will include an explanation of the navigation of...Read more >
Pumpkin Harvest Sat. & Sun. Sept 24th & 25th It’s time to harvest the pumpkin you planted in June. Atlantic Canadian Military History Association Sat & Sun., Sept 24th & 25th Join us and members of the Atlantic Canadian Military History Association this weekend at the museum.
Family Participation Days Sat., & Sun. 3rd & 4th Today is your chance to step back in time and do some everyday hands-on activities. Different activities will be scheduled each day such as wood punching, quill pen writing, taffy pull, candle dipping, cow milking, and blacksmithing.
Nothing but the Flax Sat & Sun Aug 27th & 28th This weekend staff will be on hand to inform and demonstrate the steps involved from the planting of the flax seed to the spinning of the fiber. Location: Ross Farm Museum
Spoon Making Demonstration Sat., & Sun, Aug 20th & 21st Wooden spoons have always been a must have utensil in most kitchens throughout time. They come in all shapes and sizes with many uses. Today staff in our farm woodworking shop will show the steps involved in making a spoon. Location: Ross Farm Museum
Udder to Butter Wednesday, Aug 10th Butter churning demonstration 2:00 PM Location: Ross Farm Museum
The Village Blacksmith Sat. & Sun., June 25th & 26th In the spring of 1817 Daniel McKay, became the first blacksmith in Sherbrooke (New Ross). The blacksmith shop, with its collection of tools played an important role in this settlement. This weekend come to Ross Farm Museum and learn why the blacksmith was such an...Read more >
The Village Blacksmith Sat. & Sun., June 25th & 26th In the spring of 1817 Daniel McKay, became the first blacksmith in Sherbrooke (New Ross). The blacksmith shop, with its collection of tools played an important role in this settlement. This weekend come to Ross Farm Museum and learn why the blacksmith was such an...Read more >
General Inquiries
New Ross Regional Development Society
PO Box 23, 7 Forties Rd.,
New Ross, NS B0J 2M0
Email: newrossregdevsociety@gmail.com
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