Mary Laura Lamont, local naturalist and birding expert, will lead the search for through the woods and fields of Hallockville and Hallock State Park Preserve. Bring binoculars, appropriate apparel, and sturdy footwear. •$5 Members or $7 Non-members •All ages welcome •Advanced registration requested
Join us for this very special, holiday edition of Pysanky making, where you will create your own, beautiful, snowflake design. Your finished work can be turned into a heirloom ornament! Pysanky is a centuries-old folk art, primarily Ukrainian with variants found throughout Eastern Europe. Melted wax is applied with special tools to an eggshell which […]
Join this relaxed group, interested in preserving and sharing the hand folk arts of quilting and needlework in a historic setting. ALL are welcome! Bring a project you are working on, or drop in for some inspiration. This group also demonstrates at Hallockville events and programs...come join in the fun! To learn more about the […]
Join this relaxed group, interested in preserving and sharing the hand folk arts of quilting and needlework in a historic setting. ALL are welcome! Bring a project you are working on, or drop in for some inspiration. This group also demonstrates at Hallockville events and programs...come join in the fun! To learn more about the […]
Join us on February 10, 24 and March 10, Hallockville Museum Farm presents, “Coffee and a Good Book Winter Lecture Series: Exploring Land, History and Traditions”. This three-part series is sponsored by Hampton Coffee Company and explores important facets at the core of the Museum Farm’s mission: honoring the land, celebrating history, and sharing traditions. Hampton Coffee Company, a […]
Learn how to transform wool roving into a sculpture and make a Valentine’s Day themed craft. You will start off your day by making a beautiful heart shaped pin! With extra time, you will be able to make additional pins or create your own craft! You will take home a complete kit as well as […]
Join this relaxed group, interested in preserving and sharing the hand folk arts of quilting and needlework in a historic setting. ALL are welcome! Bring a project you are working on, or drop in for some inspiration. This group also demonstrates at Hallockville events and programs...come join in the fun! To learn more about the […]
Join us on February 10, 24 and March 10, Hallockville Museum Farm presents, “Coffee and a Good Book Winter Lecture Series: Exploring Land, History and Traditions”. This three-part series is sponsored by Hampton Coffee Company and explores important facets at the core of the Museum Farm’s mission: honoring the land, celebrating history, and sharing traditions. Hampton Coffee Company, a […]
Is wood carving a hobby of yours? We think that’s fantastic! Join this group of carving enthusiasts who meet the last Sunday of every month at Hallockville Museum Farm. All skill levels are welcome just bring a carving knife (or we’ll lend you one!) and some ideas for a project and we will help you […]
Join Hallockville and Long Island Traditions on March 3rd (1-3PM) where John Aldridge will tell the incredible story in a memoir: A Speck in the Sea: A Story of Survival and Rescue (Hachette Books). A Speck in the Sea intertwines Aldridge’s wrenching first-person account of his struggle in the sea, hour by tormented hour. Readers will follow as Aldridge flies […]
Join instructor, Janice Nesta, to learn the art of German Paper Cutting! Sherenschnitte (pronounced sher-en-schnit-uh) is a German folk art that dates back hundreds of years. It is a paper cutting craft easily learned by beginners. In this class we will be concentrating on Spring themed patterns. Leave winter behind for a few hours while […]
Join us on February 10, 24 and March 10, Hallockville Museum Farm presents, “Coffee and a Good Book Winter Lecture Series: Exploring Land, History and Traditions”. This three-part series is sponsored by Hampton Coffee Company and explores important facets at the core of the Museum Farm’s mission: honoring the land, celebrating history, and sharing traditions. Hampton Coffee Company, a […]
Hallockville Museum Farm & Suffolk County Historical Society are excited to sponsor 2019 National Quilting Day. Join us for a presentation and demonstration of this year's theme, Preserving the Fabrics of Your Life. National Quilting Day is observed annually on the 3rd Saturday in March and celebrates this traditional craft and art form along with […]
Join instructor, Barbara Chuvalas, in weaving a beautiful heirloom basket, just in time for Easter and/or Spring! Baskets will start with a wooden base and be constructed out of natural and pastel colored reed. The basket will be finished with a lovely oak handle for easy carrying! Supplies to bring: scissors, 20 spring-clip clothes pins, spray bottle, […]
Join instructor, Justine Moody, in learning the basics of macrame knot making and go home with a handmade hanging planter. We will review everything from the beginning lark’s head knot to the berry knot and all of the different materials you’ll need to macrame on your own. Come to class with your favorite potted plant […]
Join Hallockville and Long Island Traditions on April 7th (1-3PM), in welcoming four native Long Island decoy carvers: George Rigby Jr., Scott Lechmanski, Captain Jack Combs, and Don Michne. Duck Decoys are considered a traditional woodworking craft, dating back thousands of years, and are recognized as important pieces of Maritime Folk Art heritage locally and nationally. Come spend the […]
Take part in this guided historic tour around the grounds of Hallockville Museum Farm, lead by Richard Wines. During the outing, participants will learn about the War of 1812 and the effect it had on our museum farm and local community! This program is being organized by the Riverhead Free Library and is free for anyone […]
Ever been interested in learning how to basket weave, but didn't know where to start?! Join instructor, Barbara Chuvalas, for this beginners basket weaving class! Students will learn the base lay out of basket weaving, continuing with the weaving and rim placement, to create a beautiful Bistro Bread Basket. This basket will complement your table […]
Join instructor, Diane Schwindt, in learning the art of floral design! Students will learn how to utilize natures bounty from their own backyards and master how to create the perfect floral arrangements that will complement any event or table. Participants will learn the tricks of the trade such as; choosing the appropriate plant materials, how […]
Join this relaxed group, interested in preserving and sharing the hand folk arts of quilting and needlework in a historic setting. ALL are welcome! Bring a project you are working on, or drop in for some inspiration. This group also demonstrates at Hallockville events and programs...come join in the fun! To learn more about the […]
