Living History Day at the Museum

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FREE IN-PERSON EVENT Sponsored By Country Bank

September 14, 2024
9:30 -4:00
20 Maple St, Belchertown, MA 01007

Living History Day – sponsored by Country Bank
Come spend the day walking around the Stone House Museum grounds and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and smells of life 250 years ago during the Revolutionary War period.

The Green Valley Homestead Reenactment group will host the event and has invited several talented artisans from across the state to demonstrate their skills and display and sell their wares.

Schedule

9:30 am Gates Open

10:30 – 11:30 Lecture: Respectful Restoration of a Historic House by Historian Tom Allen

12:00 – 12:30 Soldier’s Musket Demonstration by Living Historian Richard Exckert

12:30 – 1:30 Lecture: Nonfiction Story About Bathsheba Sooner: A Revolutionary Murder Conspiracy by Author Andrew Noone

2:00 – 3:00 Lecture: Pre-Industrial Farming by Historian Tom Allen

All Day: Don Madden: Collection on the event known as Daniel Shay’s Rebellion

Ongoing Demonstrations by our talented living historians Include:

Tinsmithing Demonstrations: Richard Eckert
Basketmaking: Dennis Pickard
Textile Production: Lynne White
Candle Making Demonstration: Chandelier Josh Dummit
Copperplate Engraving Demonstration: Printer Andy Volpe
Chocolate Production: Chocolatier Robert Lecce
Agriculture and Farming: David and Heather Lieber and family plus animals
Children’s Activities and Games: Holly Eckert and Hailey Ahearn
Cooking and Cheesemaking Demonstration: Caren Harrington and Jennifer McCardell Green

The talented artisans will also be selling their wares to the public.

In addition:

  • Explore the Ford Annex’s amazing collection of carriages and tools.
  • Visit the Sentinel building, which was home to the original Belchertown paper.
  • Tour the Stone House Museum’s house with special exhibits featuring Revolutionary War memorabilia.
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