The School "More than just readin' and writin' was accomplished by the Vermont schoolhouse. To sit together in a classroom is a social contract, and not only with those present in the schoolhouse. With their families, too... and most people in the town." Dorothy Canfield Fisher

illings Farm & Museum presents Vermont farm life as history, science, traditional culture, and human interaction with the environment. Each year, we introduce over 6,300 students of all grade levels to their heritage through the use of our resources: The Working Dairy Farm -- our Jersey herd, calves, work horses, sheep, and chickens. The Vermont Farm Year in 1890 Exhibits emphasize the family responsibilities and activities of farm life in the late 19th century, including the importance of young people. The Restored 1890 Farm House features the authentic farm office, family living spaces, and creamery -- excellent examples of technology and science to improve farm life of the day. Games and Mini-programs for students in grades K-2: Hands-on 19th century children's games; Mini program introducing the farm's sheep or chickens. Buttermaking, an important dairy product during the 1890s. Hands-on for all ages. A Place in the Land. This powerful award-winning film presents the Billings Farm and its three families, describing their farming, forestry, and sustainability practices for over a century and a half. 30 minutes. Suitable for Grades 4 and up. Please be sure to reserve in advance. Our 8-Minute Video. A Thing Worth Doing describes the evolution of the Billings Farm and responsible land use, with many historic photographs and lively music and voice. Visit the Dairy Bar for ice cream and the Museum Gift Shop for a selection of mementos and books. Teachers receive a 10 percent discount on Museum Shop purchases! Our education programs are based on inquiry and critical thinking. We use active teaching methods and hands-on, minds-on activities to encourage the discovery of connections between the past and the present, responsibility and learning, skills, and a way of life. To view our program selections: Download the Educational Programs for 2007-2008 (1 MB) in PDF format. This PDF formatted document can be viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader. The reader is free to download. To Register: Use the form below or call 802-457-2355: weekdays 8:00-4:30. Directions to Billings Farm & Museum School Group Reservations Form: School or Organization: Grade: Contact Name: Address: City, State, ZIP: Phone: Fax: E-mail Address: Arrival Date: Weekday: Arrival Time: Departure Time: # Students: # Adults: Total Persons: Transportation Mode: Visit Museum Shop?: Lunch Time: Program Selection: Special Instructions: Billings Farm & Museum Route 12 & River Road P.O. Box 489 Woodstock, VT 05091-0489 802-457-2355 ~ Fax: 802-457-4663 Visitor Information || Special Events || Billings Farm || 1890 Farm House || Exhibits || School Visits || Group Tours || Membership || Museum Shop || News & Publications || E-mail || Home Copyright 1999-2007 Billings Farm & Museum. Photography Copyright 1999 Jon Gilbert Fox. Developed and maintained by Interactive Media Advertising Group, Inc.