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 2020
April 18 -
Spring Clean-up day - 9 a.m to 3 p.m.
We always need volunteers to help with grounds maintenance!
May 9 - Mother Daughter Tea - 12 noon to 2 p.m.
We
welcome mothers, daughters, grandmothers, aunts, nieces or friends to
the Hill Jock House. Pots of tea will be served along with tea
sandwiches and desserts.
May -
Spring School Program
Out of Town School Children visit the Garrison house.
May 31 - Program - Restoring the Garrison House Frame Loom - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Penny Lacroix discusses the process of bringing our frame loom back to life.
June 10 - Annual Meeting & Dinner - 7:00 p.m.
All members are invited to attend, but please let us know to reserve dinner.
June 14 - Flag Day Ceremony - 2:00 p.m.
July 9 & 10 -
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 19 -
Sunday Afternoon Tours - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The public is invited to tour the Garrison House in the afternoon.
August 16 -
Sunday Afternoon Tours - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The public is invited to tour the Garrison House in the
afternoon.
September 20 -
Sunday Afternoon Tours - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The public is invited to tour the Garrison House in the
afternoon.
October 4 -
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 18 - 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 8 - Sally's Closet - 2p.m. to 5 p.m.
December 5 -
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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