𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐲 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐬: 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐞
Saturday, April 22–Sunday, April 30, 2023, 10-4 PM
Rain or shine under a heated tent.

Public ticket sales begin on Monday, March 20, 2023, at 10 AM.

𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭:
Learn about domestic livestock typical on coastal northern New England farms from the 17th century to the present day at this family-friendly and educational event. Peter Cook, Guest Event Curator, and expert breeders from NH, ME, MA, and NY farms answer visitors’ questions about the rare heritage breeds, their care, developmental needs, and more. Petting is not allowed for the animals’ and visitors’ health and safety.

Additionally, watch demonstrations such as weaving. On Sundays, April 23 & 30, Dan Smith, Restoration Assistant and Museum Beekeeper, performs a honey extraction demonstration in the Lawrence J. Yerdon Visitor Center Lecture Hall from 11 AM to 2 PM. Demonstrations are included with event tickets. Pickwick’s at the Banke, the Museum store, and Liberty Fare Dining are open during the event.

𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬:
• Members (ages 1+): $5 or free depending on membership level
• Nonmembers (ages 1+): $10
• Children under 1: free, ticket required