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September at Coggeshall Farm Museum Kicks off a Fun Fall Season
Bristol, RI –Coggeshall Farm Museum is looking forward to the beginning of fall this September and is starting off the season with special events and programming. "We have many events planned this month that we can’t wait to share with Visitors. We are especially excited for Jonnycake Day on September 6th. This longtime Rhode Island tradition has deep roots in history, and we look forward to celebrating that here at Coggeshall every year.” said Coggeshall Farm Museum Director, Shelli Costa.
Visit Coggeshall Farm Museum on Saturday, September 6th and experience a timeless Rhode Island favorite, jonnycakes. Guests at the farm will be able to see cooking demonstrations, learn to grind corn by hand, and play corn-themed games. Harry Here Farm will be visiting Coggeshall Farm on Jonnycake Day to demonstrate the corn grinding process and sell their own jonnycake mix. This event is included with standard daytime admission, Coggeshall Farm Museum will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The following weekend on Saturday, September 13th, Coggeshall Farm Museum is excited to host a unique culinary program: (Bitter)sweet History: 18th-Century Chocolate and the American Revolution. Learn about the chocolate making process from the cacao bean to the final beverage. Guests will see cacao beans, grindstones, spices, and period accurate printed materials that advertised chocolate in the 18th century. This event requires pre-registration and includes admission to Coggeshall Farm Museum. This program will run from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 for members and $25 for non-members, ages 12 and up.
On Saturday, September 20th it is Agricultural Day at the Farm. Guests at Coggeshall Farm will be able to participate in a variety of unique activities, including hayrides, goat hikes, and farm games such as 2-person saw competitions, burlap sack races, and more. Guests will learn how to preserve food for a harsh New England winter, help to harvest fall crops, and more. This event is included with standard daytime admission, Coggeshall Farm Museum will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Coggeshall Farm Museum is hosting two Home School Days this September, on Wednesday, September 10th, and Thursday, September 25th. Workshops include learning to pickle, participating in farm chores, learning about farm animals, helping in the garden, art classes, woodworking, and more! Classes are $10 per student, and pre-registration is required.
Please visit CoggeshallFarm.org for more information and to purchase tickets or register for these September events.
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