"We, the Farmers" - "Farm Seasons" Book Talk and Presentation

Why are barns always painted red? Learn the answer to this and hear many more anecdotes and recollections of "life on the farm" during the "We, the farmers" presentation sponsored by the Waterford Historical Society, taking place at the Waterford Public Library downstairs meeting room.

Ray Dimmock, author of "Farm Seasons," a book about growing up on a small dairy farm in Waterford started in 1872 by his father and uncle, will be joined by Daneen LoPrinze Roth, who grew up on a farm between the Dimmock farm and the Harkness estate Eolia, now a state park.

Learn what life was like back then for farming families and friends, during farming and during their non-farm hours. What crops were raised? What tools were used? What chores and games did children participate in? Daneen and Ray will delight attendees with their stories. 

Light refreshments and social time begin at 6:30; talk begins at 7 p.m. with a slide show of farm scenes. The "Farm Seasons" book and other Society publications will be available for purchase.

The event is free and open to the public. Donations to the Waterford Historical Society are always welcome and appreciated.