***SOLD OUT*** Winter Lamplight Concert and Tour

Hallockville Museum Farm 6038 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, NY, United States

This event is SOLD OUT. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list, please call us at the Hallockville office 631.298.5292 You are cordially invited to Hallockville for a very special Winter Lamplight Concert and Tour. You will be transported back to the time the Hallock family lived and worked the farm. […]

$15

Coffee and a Good Book Winter Lecture Series

Hallock State Park Preserve Visitors Center 6062 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, NY, United States

Our March 4th Event is SOLD OUT! Join us on February 4, 18 and March 4 for a cozy cup of coffee and lively lectures! On February 4, 18 and March 4, Hallockville Museum Farm presents, “Coffee and a Good Book Winter Lecture Series: Exploring Land, History and Traditions”.  This three-part series is sponsored by […]

$10

***SOLD OUT***Stirring Up History: Cooking on an Open Fire to Cast Iron Stove

Hallockville Museum Farm 6038 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, NY, United States

***SOLD OUT***Take a step back in time with Hallockville Museum Farm and learn about cooking from the 1700's through the 1800's. In this hands-on adventure, participants will learn about the necessity of proper wood,  what ingredients were available through these time periods and how open fire cooking transitioned to the hearth and ultimately the cast […]

$35 – $45

Life on the Farmstead: Meet the Oxen

Hallockville Museum Farm 6038 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, NY, United States

Meet the oxen - basic terminology, care, and handling! Come spend a morning with our resident ox team, Eddie & Dylan.  In this class, you will learn exactly what is an ox, anyway?  We will also cover current uses of oxen in the US and around the world, as well as behavior, care & feeding.  […]

$5 – $8

Drive the Oxen

Hallockville Museum Farm 6038 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, NY, United States

Drive the oxen - more advanced concepts of animal behavior, care, and handling.  Focused on hands-on work with the animals.  Come spend a morning with our resident ox team, and be prepared to get in on the action!  We will go over basic commands, then grab the team so that everyone gets a chance to […]

$5 – $8

Hallock Family Reunion

Hallock State Park Preserve Visitors Center 6062 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, NY, United States

The Hallock Family Association will be holding the Hallock Family Reunion. Everyone is invited to a pot luck lunch to be held next door, in the gathering room, at Hallock State Park. Want to catch up with family members, discuss family history, and try to help look for those missing links? Gather with the Hallock […]

Guided Exploration of Hallockville and Beyond

Hallockville Museum Farm 6038 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, NY, United States

Please join us for a guided walk around this historic farm and up to the trails of Hallock State Park, led by local historian Richard Wines and local birder Nancy Gilbert. With a focus on the beginnings of Hallock Farm, through the Defense of the Eagle, to today’s recently opened Hallock State Park, there’s much […]

FREE

Canceled Stirring Up History: Cornbeef & Cabbage

Hallockville Museum Farm 6038 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, NY, United States

Did you ever wonder why cornbeef and cabbage is eaten to celebrate St.Patrick’s Day? Come join historic cook, Diane Schwindt, in the Hallock Homestead kitchen for a unique cooking experience! Participants will not only learn the true history of how cornbeef and cabbage became synonymous with the holiday, but they will work in teams to […]

A Honey Tasting

Hallockville Museum Farm 6038 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, NY, United States

A varietal honey tasting and discussion with Master Beekeeper Chris Kelly. This event is free but pre-registration is required. Email info@hallockville.com

Earth Day

Hallockville Museum Farm 6038 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, NY, United States

Earth Day is celebrated internationally on April 22. It is a day to educate people about the issues affecting the planet and to raise awareness for and celebrate the efforts in place to protect the environment. As a global observance, it sometimes extends to a week-long celebration, aptly named Earth Week, and the celebrations are coordinated […]

Fall Teacher Program-Oct 16, Farm to Table

Hallockville Museum Farm 6038 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, NY, United States

FALL TEACHER PROGRAM Coming this Fall: Join professional educators, historians, and local experts for a series of workshops devoted to sustainability, traditional crafts, food, and the immigrant experience. The workshops are open to teachers of K-12 and to those seeking personal enrichment. Depending on the requirements of individual school districts, teachers may have the opportunity […]