You must see the farm museum while in the Westminster area-----a family attraction and very interesting. Special events add to the museum (for instance) Civil war re-enactmets, fire works on certain dates, exhibits of all kinds. A great attraction any time of the year.Close to hotels, motels, eatries, and other attractions close to Westminster area> Just a few miles from Gettsburg battle fields
I've been attending events at the Farm Museum for years. Some of the annual events are the civil war reenactments, wine festival, fall harvest days, and steam show. It is a beautiful location and I have always enjoyed myself there. Last week I joined my son's class there for a field trip. At first I thought it would be a lame field trip because his school is literally around the corner and most of the kids had been there multiple times. I was so wrong. We learned so much about the history of the grounds and the region. We had the opportunity to really explore the museum features that we never had took advantage of before. We toured the barn built hundreds of years ago, an old cabin that represented a one room school house, and the farm house. We met with a quilter and a blacksmith. All of the volunteers were exceptional. They were great with the kids and were very knowledgeable. All of the kids had a great time.
A friend's son will be having his wedding here. She's in Texas so my husband and I traveled to the museum to scout out the venue for her, camera in hand. Turns out that we really enjoyed our visit and were glad that her event brought us here. The grounds are beautiful. Various farm buildings held exhibits that we found both educational and interesting. Our tour of the almshouse was a first for us and we've done a lot of traveling. When we arrived, a family of 20 was having a photo shoot in different areas including a covered bridge. Later, we watched as a wedding party arrived. That ceremony was being held in a garden with a gazebo. A barn for receptions is also on the grounds. Lots of room for kids to play, farm poultry and a peacock and peahen were on display as were lambs that day. Tents, picnic tables and pavilions were visible so large groups would be easily accommodated. The September wine festival draws a very large crowd we were told. Not at all crowded when we were there. We had a really pleasant time. Good way for history/farm buffs and families to spend an afternoon.
Nice place to visit, walk through and see the settings from a bygone era. Educational for kids, adults usually get a kick out of seeing how things were accomplished in the kitchen and on the farm so long ago. If the blacksmith is working at the forge- definitely worth taking time to see and watch.
Nice place to have a picnic lunch and let the kids run around and see the animals and wooden train play set. I was excited to have a tour of the house but our tour guide was late and showed no interest in being there. I felt the tour could have been better. We did have fun at the other exhibits though.
This was the 30th year for the wine festival. It's a great activity to spend the day tasting wines and eating food. Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy the music, wine, food and spend the day. Weather was great this year.
Large grounds to explore with plenty for the little ones to do.Make sure you allow enough time to see it all.
My brother just had his wedding here and it was lovely! This is a beautiful place for a country wedding and the barn was fantastic and is a great place for a reception. He had a small wedding but it was perfect! I would definitely recommend this place for someone looking for a country wedding setting.
Carroll County hosts their AG fair annually for FREE and this is a great venue to visit with all the perks - livestock, jumping mules, tractors, amazing foods, etc. I am from the City, so this is a real treat for me annually!
Always something fun going on. Has events for adults, family, pets and Seniors! Also has classes teaching old fashion ways of farming, making household items, etc. Really a fun place to go on a weekend!