Join Coggeshall Farm for a Homeschool Day! Homeschool Days have a rotating series of programs and workshops geared for 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.

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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)

Pigs (Ages  4+) | Sign Up | SOLD OUT

Delve into the fascinating world of pigs as we unravel their extraordinary senses of sight, smell, touch, and more. Through hands-on interactions and engaging activities, your child will gain a deeper understanding of how these intelligent creatures experience their environment. Join us for an unforgettable adventure that’s both educational and fun, as we explore the sensory wonders of our farm’s beloved pig family.

Sensational Seeds (Ages 7 – 9) | Sign Up

Head into the garden to harvest the bounty of the season: lettuce, squash, beans, and corn. Take a close look inside the fruits and pull out the seeds for closer inspection.  Learn about the ways seeds travel to arrive at new planting sites.  We will finish the program by feeding the seeds and leftover produce to our farm chickens and pigs.

Rope Making (Ages 10+) | Sign Up

Unwind the mysteries of winding. Today we will learn how to fuse small, weak pieces of string into strong, reliable ropes, like the ones farmers used 200 years ago. Whether they were lifting items into the hayloft or tying a load onto a donkey, they needed cables they could trust. Let’s give this ancient craft a twirl.

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

Giddy Goats (Ages 4+) | Sign Up

Whether you’re cold, hungry, or clearing a wooded area, goats can help. These tough, friendly creatures eat weeds and turn them into milk. Come meet our goats, learn how we care for them, and craft a goat to take home with you.

Dirty Jobs (Ages 7 – 9) | Sign Up

Join us on the farm as we get down and dirty doing some farm chores! Come take an up-close-and-personal look at the fun and icky side of farm life as you participate in animal care, composting, garden work, and more. Come prepared for bugs, mud, and dirt! *Participants are required to wear closed-toed-shoes for this program. Boots are recommended.

Bread and Butter (Ages 10+) | Sign Up | SOLD OUT

Settle in at our hearth as we prepare a timeless snack – Bread and Butter! Learn about the fundamentals of 18th-century baking as we make a loaf of bread together on our nearly 300-year-old hearth. To top it all off, we’ll churn some homemade butter to add some extra flavor. Yum!