Bement-Billings Farmstead Museum
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Description
The Bement-Billings Farmstead features the Federal style house built in 1794 by Revolutionary War veteran Asa Bement, on land that was part of the Boston Purchase. This living history museum is staffed on summer weekends by costumed volunteers who cook on the open hearth and give tours. Asa’s son added a formal Greek Revival parlor, additional bedrooms, and a cellar in 1843; his grandson added a summer kitchen (now our gift shop) in 1880. The Farmstead includes a Welcome Center, English threshing barn, loom barn, a working blacksmith shop, woodworking shop, sap house, granary, and nature trails. It is the site of an annual Apple Festival the first weekend of October.
Year Built
1794
Admission
Adults $2, Children $1
Hours
12-4 PM, Sat.-Sun.; July -Sept.
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Address
9241 State Route 38, Newark Valley, NY, USA
9241 State Route 38, Newark Valley, NY, USA
Dr Pamela L. Poulin
This has to be one of the finest farmhouse and farmstead in the area. The attention to historic detail is incredible and made very interesting by the fine tour guides in historic costumes (Regency Period, ca 1810). Bring your friends and relatives!
Tours of the Bement-Billings Farmhouse and Farmstead, Newark Valley, NY July-Sept Noon-4 PM Weekends and by appointment. nvhistory@stny.rr.com
Also FREE Summer Friday Night Concerts on the lawn at The Depot. Bring blanket or lawn chair. Rain or shine (chairs inside Depot) Come early! to enjoy the fine train exhibits and delectable, homemade suppers & desserts available.
AND, the not to be missed, incredible Annual Apple Fest, on the first Sat & Sun of October! Do visit us!
http://www.nvhistory.org
https://www.nvhistory.org/depot-brochure.html https://www.nvhistory.org/2024-event-schedule.html