When the Valley Falls Heritage Center in Vernon opens for its second season, we invite you visit the museum and its eight acres for the first time, or stop by for a return visit. Opening day hours are 1-4 pm on Saturday, June 8. It is also CT Open House Day, and in celebration, visitors receive a free packet of flower seeds and Bolton beekeeper John Maston will talk about hives and honey. Honey has been harvested from the hives at Valley Falls Farm for many years. In addition, the Friends of Valley Falls will have T-shirts, notecards and posters for sale, with proceeds going to support the non-profit Farm and Heritage Center (cash or check, please). In addition to a beautiful setting, the museum provides a look at how life was lived at Valley Falls in the early to mid-1900s. With 23 interpretive panels and six farm buildings filled with vintage items, the Heritage Center is fun for all ages. New this year, a guided tour will be offered from 2-3 pm. Visitors can take this, or use the walking guide to take a self-guided tour.
Valley Falls Farm and Heritage Center Schedule:
- Saturday: June 8: Opening Day (1-4 pm)
- Sundays: June 16, 23, 30; July 7, 14, 21, 28; August 4, 11, 18 and 25; and September 8 (1-4 pm)
- Sunday: September 29 – Friends of Valley Falls Annual Meeting, 1-3 pm in the Red Barn (all welcome - you do not need to be a member to attend; brief business meeting followed by a nature-themed presentation).
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Valley Falls items for sale June 8, July 14, Aug. 18, Sept. 8, and Sept. 29
Admission is free; park at the Red Barn Welcome Center, 345 Valley Falls Road, or at Valley Falls Park and take the short walk to the farm. Check the Friends of Valley Falls Facebook page for summer events or workshops. Find us at: The Friends of Valley Falls, Inc. Vernon CT
