Events

2026 Schedule of Events

May 4 - 8 - Conservators' Holiday.  Join us for our volunteer week when members gather to work on various maintenance and creative endeavors at our museums and Farmstead.  A pitch-in dinner and a field trip to a regional historic site are always part of the week.

May 9 - Hay Days - 10am - 4pm at the Thiebaud Farmstead.  Country living c. 1860, when local farmers were reaping the benefits of the hay press that was patented in the county in 1843.  Hay press demo, trades of the time, hearth cooking, music, dance and wagonette rides.

June 15th – 19th - 9am - 12pm - “Back to Basics” Day Camp at the Thiebaud Farmstead provides five days of hands-on activities for eight to twelve year-olds.  Day Camp is limited to 15 participants. Must pre-register.  A $20 registration fee covers expenses for all five days.

September 19th - 11am to 3pm - “Archaeology Day” will be held at the historical museum. This popular event offers the opportunity for people to bring artifacts, rocks and fossils to be identified by an archaeologist and geologist. Demonstrations and activities as well.

October 24th - 4pm to 7pm - “All Hallows Eve” ventures into mystical Halloweens of the past and will be held on the museum grounds. Legends of the past abound, along with games, crafts and treats.

Fall Event - Details coming! Will be held at the Thiebaud Farmstead and will include apple butter making.

December 12 - 10am - 4pm “A Country Christmas” at the Thiebaud Farmstead.  Truly a special day at the farmstead and Musee de Venoge, where Christmases of the past are celebrated.

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Unless noted, events are free, however, donations are appreciated.

There will also be four general meetings, with locations and speakers to be announced in upcoming newsletters.