Ross Farm Museum

Website http://rossfarm.novascotia.ca/

Events at this venue

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  • Monthly Hook-Ins

    Monthly Hook-Ins
    Ross Farm Museum

    The last Sunday of each month in the Hearth Room from 1-4pm. There will be tea and coffee. Fee is $3.00

  • Skills from the Past@ Ross Farm

    Skills from the Past@ Ross Farm
    Ross Farm Museum

    Join us on the farm for a look into the past, and the skills that would have been required to not only survive but keep you and your family entertained. Enjoy demonstrations and hands-on experiences with this weekend of past-time fun!

  • Sauerkraut Making Demo@Ross Farm

    Sauerkraut Making Demo@Ross Farm
    Ross Farm Museum

    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.

  • By the Light of the Candle

    By the Light of the Candle
    Ross Farm Museum

    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

    Ross Farm Museum

    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 >

  • Family Participation Days @ Ross Farm

    Family Participation Days @ Ross Farm
    Ross Farm 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@the Farm

    Nothing but the Flax@the Farm
    Ross Farm Museum

    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 @ the Farm

    Spoon Making @ the Farm
    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 @ the Farm

    Ross Farm Museum

    Udder to Butter Wednesday, Aug 10th Butter churning demonstration 2:00 PM Location: Ross Farm Museum