Events
December 7, 2019 to December 8, 2019
Christmas in the Country
As part of the New Ross Christmas Festival staff at Ross Farm Museum has put together a great program for your enjoyment. Step back in time to experience Christmas in the Country. At Rosebank Cottage...
December 8, 2019
Christmas Craft and Gift Market
Join us for our annual Christmas Craft and Gift Market on Sunday, December 8th during our wonderful Christmas in the Country event! Looking for that special gift for someone this holiday season? Our...
January 11, 2020 to January 12, 2020
Winter Frolic
Winter is fun at Ross Farm Museum, this weekend join us for a sleigh ride, and enjoy a delicious cup of hot chocolate made over an open fire. Visit the farm workshop and sample some homemade ice...
January 18, 2020 to January 19, 2020
Tatting Demonstration
Visit Ross Farm Museum this weekend and chat with our interpreters as they demonstrate the beautiful art of both needle and shuttle tatting.
For additional information:
Joan Lenihan
1-902-689-2210
1...
January 25, 2020 to January 26, 2020
Toboggan Making Demonstration
This weekend our interpreters will be demonstrating how to make a wooden toboggan.
For additional information:
Joan Lenihan
1-902-689-2210
1-877-689-2210rossfarm@novascotia.ca
February 8, 2020 to February 9, 2020
Rush Chair Seating
The craft of rush chair seating came to Lunenburg County with settlers from Europe and Scotland where rushes have been used since medieval times. Rush a tall plant with a round stem provided...
February 15, 2020 to February 16, 2020
Snowshoe Demonstration
This weekend our interpreters will be demonstrating the traditional art of snowshoe making. We have snowshoes available for you to experience snowshoeing first hand.
For additional information:
Joan...
February 17, 2020
Heritage Day
Ross Farm will be open for Heritage Day on February 17th. Take advantage of the holiday to learn some local history and enjoy a day on the farm.
For additional information:
Joan Lenihan
1-902-689-...
February 22, 2020 to February 23, 2020
By the Light of the Candle
In the early 1800s, 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 in making dipped...
February 29, 2020 to March 1, 2020
Open Hearth Cooking
See how our ancestors would have prepared food for the family and savor the aroma of food cooking on the open hearth. Sample some of these dishes.
For additional information:
Joan Lenihan
1-902-689-...