HE "OLD CHELMSFORD" GARRISON HOUSE, located in
Chelmsford, Massachusetts, was one of 19 British garrisons in
Chelmsford in 1691. The house has been designated as
a National Historical Place and is a practically unspoiled
museum piece. It is a rare example of where and how
the common man and his family lived in the early
days. Inside, the house is furnished with beautiful
antique furniture and dishes, clothes, cooking equipment, and
many other items which a family would have used in their
everyday life. The buttery inside the house contains
a very interesting display of early dairy equipment.
In addition to the house, we have a barn with a fascinating collection of old farm tools and vehicles, a Summer Kitchen, a working Blacksmith Shop, an herb garden, the Craft House, the Hill Jock House, the Fiske House barn, and someday, the McLaughlin house.
To take a virtual tour of the buildings, Click here.
There are numerous and varied programs and scheduled events during the year, and the public is invited to join in most of them.
Calendar of Events for 2021
June
14 - Flag Day Ceremony - 4:30 p.m.
July 8 & 9 - Summer
history program
- 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days
Children can sign up for various activities which will introduce
them
to our historic facilities, tools and artifacts and give them an
appreciation for the past through hands-on experience.
July
18 - Sunday Afternoon Tours - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The public is invited to tour the Garrison House in the
afternoon.
August
15 - Sunday Afternoon Tours - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The public is invited to tour the Garrison House in the
afternoon.
September 19 - Sunday Afternoon Tours - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The public is invited to tour the Garrison House in the
afternoon.
October 3 - Colonial Craft
Day - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Our most popular event of the summer. An event for the whole
family. Join us for demonstrations of colonial crafts
including
blacksmithing, cider pressing, chair caning, soap making, candle
dipping, butter churning, hearth cooking, colonial music, the
Chelmsford Minutemen, and more. Admission is free.
October
- Fall School
Program
Chelmsford second graders visit the garrison house.
October
17 - Handcraft Exhibit - 1p.m.
to 5 p.m.
Featuring the work of local artisans with items available for
purchase. A perfect time to find that unusual gift!
November 10
- Annual Meeting & Dinner - 7:00 p.m.
All members are invited to attend, but please let us know to
reserve dinner.
November 14
- Sally's Closet - 1p.m. to 5 p.m.
December 4 - Christmas
Craft Fair - 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Our
annual Christmas Fair will be held at the Little Red School
House on
the Common in the center of town. Come shop for your
Christmas
gifts and decorations. Handcrafted items include table
runners,
wall hangings, angels, wreaths, and more.
All events will be held at:
The "Old Chelmsford" Garrison House
105 Garrison Road
Chelmsford, MA. 01824
unless otherwise noted.
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