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Upcoming events:

October 19, 10:00am-2:00pm: Flaxtravaganza! Learn all about the flax harvest from experienced reenactors. Learn how to turn flax into linen cloth. Location: Fanny’s Garden.

October 20, 2:00-3:00pm: Free Monthly Lecture. “The Battle of Cedar Creek” by Mike Soules, Civil War historian

October 25 6:00-8:00pm: Spooky Stories at the Homestead. Explore the Homestead at night with a guided tour of spooky stories and hot apple cider. Click here to purchase tickets.

October 31, 10:00am-4:00pm: Last day of general admission for 2024. Special events and private bookings will continue through the winter. Email ethanallenhomestead@gmail.com to book your private program.

Sunday November 10, 3:00-4:00pm: Homestead Book Club. The Hornet’s Nest by Jimmy Carter. Casual conversation over tea and cookies. Free. Zoom only; click here to register.

November 17, 2:00-3:00pm: Free Monthly Lecture. “Environmental Preservation of the Homestead (& Other WVPD Park Lands)” by Lauren Chicote, Operations Manager, Winooski Valley Park District

Spooky Stories at the Homestead 2024!
Explore the Homestead at night with a guided tour of spooky stories and hot apple cider. 1-hour tours starting at 6pm, 6:30pm, & 7pm. EAHM Members: Check your email for a 20% discount code for your ticket. Apply the discount code at checkout. Click here or on the image above to purchase your tickets.

We are so pleased to premiere our new short documentary film on Fanny Allen Penniman! This video premiered July 27, 2024.

Volunteers Needed!
Email ethanallenhomestead@gmail.com if interested in applying.
Museum greeters for these weekly shifts:
Sunday 12:45pm-4:15pm
Wednesday 12:45pm-4:15pm
Saturday 9:45am-1:15pm
Tour guides needed for these weekly shifts:
Sunday afternoon 12:45-4:15pm
Saturday afternoon 12:45-4:15pm
We also have a high need for greeter & tour guide substitutes who can fill in for various shifts as needed.
Click here to learn about other volunteer opportunities.