Remick
OUTDOOR WALKS
MUSEUM & FARM
PLANTS OF FIELD & FOREST SERIES
COUNTRY DOCTOR
access to the Museum.)
Preserving the past,
to educate the future.
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58 Cleveland Hill Rd.
Tamworth, NH 03886
Led by Barbara Lord, Volunteer Educator
Tuesdays: June 2, 16 & 30 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Please see full description under April listing. FREE. (Does not include
SAVE THE DATE!
FIBER ARTS GROUP
MEMBER EVENT
NOVEMBER 7, 2015
JUNE
Remick
COUNTRY DOCTOR
MUSEUM & FARM
Schedule of Events
APRIL–JUNE 2015
with Carol Felice, Herbalist/Museum Educator
Thursdays: June 4 & 11 10–11 a.m.
Please see complete description under May listing. Additional walk dates:
July–October. Walks included with $5 Museum admission.
SPRING HOURS
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Monday–Friday: 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Beginning May 23 ~ Saturday: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
CLOSED: MEMORIAL DAY
HISTORIC BUILDING TOUR
CAPTAIN ENOCH REMICK HOUSE TOUR
CELEBRATE DAIRY MONTH
Saturdays: June 6, 13, 20 & 27 2–3 p.m.
Help us celebrate National Dairy Month each Saturday in June! Doc
Remick’s historic barn will be open, offering a chance to learn the history
of his dairy business, Hillsdale Farm. Plus, tour the 1930s milk house to
see how milk went from barn to table, meet the milk cows and talk with
the farmer about the history of the dairy industry. A delicious dairy sample
will be available from our own Farmhouse Kitchen. Tour is included with
$5 Museum admission.; please check in at the Museum Center. l
REMICK HOMESCHOOL CLASS
LEARN ABOUT: DAIRY COWS
Monday, June 15 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Please see complete Homeschool description under April listing.
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$5/participant. Pre-register by Monday, June 8.
FOR LITTLE ONES
SMALL FARMERS CLUB
GET TO KNOW: COWS
Friday, June 26 10–11 a.m.
$5/child, ages 2–6. Please see full description under April listing.
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Summertime 2015: Daily Tours & Activities
Monday, June 29–Saturday, September 5
Visit our website for details!
It’s Spring!
NATIONAL DAIRY MONTH
Another season of GREAT EVENTS from Remick.
Remick thrives with your support. Thank you!
Saturdays: June 6, 13, 20 & 27
2 tour times: 11 a.m.–12 p.m. & 1–2 p.m.
Please see complete description under May listing. This guided tour
begins promptly. Included with $5 Museum admission; please check in
at the Museum Center. Saturday tours occur through October 10.
SUMMER HOURS
Monday, June 29 – Saturday, September 5
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
CLOSED: JULY 4
MUSEUM ADMISSION
$5 per person, children ages 4 and under, FREE.
Free admission for Tamworth residents every Friday.
Ask about our special admission rates for Members.
OPEN YEAR-ROUND! Call/see our website for more information:
603-323-7591 l 800 - 686- 6117
www.remickmuseum.org
These, and future events, may be found on
our online Calendar—click the EVENTS tab on our website!
APRIL
REMICK HOMESCHOOL CLASS
MAY
LEARN ABOUT: SHEEP & WOOL
Monday, April 20 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Remick offers seasonally-based classes for homeschool students—
ages 6–12—the third Monday of each month during the school year.
Discovery through the senses, combined with hands-on activities and
discussion, encourages deeper understanding of each themed class. We
look forward to seeing you for one, more, or all of these unique classes!
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$5/participant. Students must be accompanied by a parent or chaperone,
not left unattended. No charge for chaperones unless participating in the
class project. Pre-register for April 20 class by Monday, April 13; no walk-ins.
ALL-DAY SCHOOL VACATION ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
FORGOTTEN ARTS
FIBER ARTS GROUP
Led by Barbara Lord, Volunteer Educator
Tuesdays: April 7 & 21 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Fiber artists of all types and/or interested onlookers are welcome to
join our Happy Weavers & Friends group to observe the historic art of
weaving, spinning, sewing, quilting, and more! Bring your own project to
work on and we’ll provide a comfortable space. This group meets monthly
on an every other Tuesday schedule. FREE. (Does not include access to the
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Museum.)
PLANTS OF FIELD & FOREST
PLANNING YOUR MEDICINE GARDEN
with Carol Felice, Herbalist/Museum Educator
Saturday, April 11 1–3 p.m.
Through slides, discussion and tasting, we will get to know the planting
needs and uses of 17 beautiful medicinal plants. We will address details
like: Will the Bee balm overshadow the Lemon balm? And just how wide will
the elecampane reach? We will share teas made from some of our subjects
and you will take home a booklet of their planting and harvesting guidelines.
$20/person, ages 16 & above. Please register by Wednesday, April 8.
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NEW! HOMESTEAD ADVENTURES: SPRING
Tuesday, April 21– Friday, April 24 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Children will learn about a new farm animal each day through hands-on
time with the animals, farm chores, stories, art & games. They’ll explore
the historic homestead Farm & Museum buildings to learn about the
seasonal rhythms of rural life. $120/participant for the 4-day week; 10%
off for Members. Registration opens Monday, March 16; Pre-registration
and payment due in full by Monday, April 6. For ages 7–12 (no age
exceptions). Bring your own lunch, 2 snacks and water bottle. Dress
appropriately for the season and for a farm experience; there will be
ample outside time and barn time with the animals.
HOMESTEAD ADVENTURES IN SUMMER See our website for details
Summer Session 1 ~ Monday, July 13–Friday, July 17 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
$200/participant for the 5-day week; 10% off for Members. Registration
opens Monday, May 18; Pre-registration closes and payment due in full
by Monday, June 29. For ages 8-15 (no age exceptions).
Summer Session 2 ~ Monday, August 3–Friday, August 7 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
$200/participant for the 5-day week; 10% off for Members. Registration
opens Monday, June 15; Pre-registration closes and payment due in full
by Monday, July 20. For ages 8-15 (no age exceptions).
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PLANTS OF FIELD & FOREST SERIES
OUTDOOR WALKS
with Carol Felice, Herbalist/Museum Educator
Fridays: May 1, 15 & 29 10–11 a.m.
Spring off on the right foot on ‘May Day.’ On this walk, learn to recognize the
abundance of useful, interesting, edible or medicinal plants on the Remick
properties. Join us for just one or multiple walks. With each succeeding
walk you will get to recognize the plants as they change through their
lifecycle and add new plants to your repertoire. We will go to different sites
each scheduled day. Dress for the day’s weather and varied terrain. We
will have a fun, casual attitude on our walks but feel free to bring a small
notebook or camera to help your memory if desired. Additional walk dates:
June–October. Walks included with $5 Museum admission.
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FORGOTTEN ARTS
FIBER ARTS GROUP
Led by Barbara Lord, Volunteer Educator
Tuesdays: May 5 & 19 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Please see full description under April listing. FREE. (Does not include
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access to the Museum.)
REMICK HOMESCHOOL CLASS
LEARN ABOUT: WILD EDIBLES/PLANT
MEDICINE (OUTDOOR CLASS)
Monday, May 18 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Please see complete Homeschool description under April listing. NOTE:
For this class participants must come dressed for outdoor weather
conditions. $5/participant. Pre-register by Monday, May 11.
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HISTORIC BUILDING TOUR
CAPTAIN ENOCH REMICK HOUSE TOUR
Saturdays: May 23 & 30 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its
influence on the town of Tamworth, NH, and for its significant architectural
qualities. Highlights include 19th-century murals attributed to the
American painter John Avery, the original medical office and medicine
room used by both doctors, plus a host of antique furnishings and
exhibits showcasing New England architecture, foodways, medical history
and textiles. This guided tour begins promptly at 11a.m. Included with $5
Museum admission; please check in at the Museum Center. l
FOR LITTLE ONES
SMALL FARMERS CLUB
GET TO KNOW: CHICKENS
Friday, April 17 10–11 a.m.
A farm-fun hour for young children. Each monthly session includes a
hands-on activity with a different farm animal: brush a goat, milk a cow
or spin wool, to name a few! The time will be spent getting to know the
animals and will include a story, craft or game to complement learning.
$5/child, ages 2–6. Parents/guardians must accompany their child/
children for the duration of the activity. Children should be dressed to
spend time outdoors with appropriate clothing for inclement weather. No
pre-registration required.
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FOR LITTLE ONES
SMALL FARMERS CLUB
APRIL VACATION WEEK
EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES
Wednesday, April 22 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Join us in celebrating Earth Day and take part in special activities.
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Included with $5 admission; 4 and under, FREE. Participants must be
accompanied by a parent or chaperone, not left unattended.
GET TO KNOW: PIGS
Friday, May 29 10–11 a.m.
$5/child, ages 2–6. Please see full description under April listing.
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