Join Coggeshall Farm for a Homeschool Day! Homeschool Days have a rotating series of programs and workshops geared toward ages 4+ that bring the historic world to life. This program is for advance sign-up only and includes the cost of admission. It also features a variety of self-guided activities for all ages.

Sign up for our Homeschool eNews list here to be the first to hear about future Homeschool Days at Coggeshall Farm Museum.

Things to know:

• Coggeshall Farm Museum will be closed to the public on this day except for participating homeschoolers. Your child must be registered for at least one workshop to attend.
• Pre-registration is required for all activities listed below.
• These are not drop-in programs and our staff will have a list of registrants for each workshop.
• Homeschool Days are rain or shine programs. We understand that plans change. As these workshops are in high demand, refunds for workshop fees will only be given up to one week prior to the event date, or in the case of cancellation by Coggeshall Farm Museum. Please let us know as soon as possible if you are unable to attend a program you have registered for so that we can make the spots available to other homeschool students. You can contact us at coggeshalled@osv.org.
• Students’ guardians must stay in close proximity of the program location for the entire duration of the activity for safety reasons.

Workshops & Registration

Session 1: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. ($12 per participant)

Leaf Around (Ages 4+) | Sign up

Head out onto the farm in search of different-shaped leaves.  Learn about different trees and the colors their leaves change to.  Search for the RI state tree, the red maple, to find its beautiful red leaves.  Collect some leaves along the way to add to our leaf wreath craft.

Sewing Sheep (Ages 7 – 9) | Sign Up

All it takes to turn fabric into custom-fitted magic is a needle, thread, and practice. In this program, you will learn basic skills that help with all kinds of sewing, from “darning” torn clothing to “embroidering” beautiful decorations. Try your hand at an age-old craft, and create your own adorable stuffed sheep.

Fire Starting (Ages 10+) | Sign Up

Fire was an essential part of everyday life in the 18th century.   Without it, we wouldn’t be able to cook our food, wash our clothes, or more. Come to the farm to learn about the essential skill of fire-starting. Once we’ve mastered the basics, we’ll celebrate with a fire-cooked snack – S’MORES!

Session 2: 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. ($12 per participant)

Corn to be Wild (Ages 4+) | Sign Up

Many of the plants on our farm come from Europe because the settlers brought plants they knew, but corn has been here all along. It can be used in many ways. You can eat it off the cob, turn it into sugar, or grind it into flour. Come learn about the corn we grow here, and how to turn it into tasty snacks.

Cider (Ages 7 – 9) | Sign Up

Did you know that apple cider was the most popular beverage in 18^th century America? It’s true! The average American at the time would drink about 10 ounces of cider a day; that’s almost 30 gallons a year! In this class, we will learn how to make our very own mulled cider on an open fire, just in time for the fall.

Harvest and Storage (Ages 10+) | Sign Up

Help us harvest some of our fall crops.  Root crops and beans were an important part of preparing for winter when families relied on stored food.  Learn about some of the different techniques for preserving your garden bounty.