Saturday, April 10 & Sunday, April 11

The Fabrics of Our Lives Exhibit Opening Event

Come and see our newest exhibit, The Fabrics of Our Lives. Also take a guided textiles tour of the Vail House, see a presentation on historic fashions, and learn how different textiles are made from visiting artisans.

12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Saturday, May 8

Open Hearth Cooking Class

Ages 16 & up.

Learn how to cook a full meal on the hearth during this class led by Past Master Susan McLellan Plaisted. Chefs will use period equipment and receipts.

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday, May 22

Beginner Blacksmithing

Ages 13 & up.

Budding metal workers will have the opportunity to learn ironworking skill during this hands-on class.

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Saturday, May 22

Dig It! Archaeology for Kids

Ages 7 & up.

Historic Speedwell offers the junior archaeologist the chance to learn the basic skills and unearth some treasures of their own at Speedwell!

1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Saturday, June 19 & Sunday, June 20

Civil War Weekend

The 2nd New Jersey Brigade brings the battle between the Blue and the Gray to life through camp life demonstrations. Musket and artillery drills, mail call, a bayonet drill, canon firings, a medical demonstration, skirmishes, and more!

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday, June 26

Traditional Metal Crafts: Intermediate Blacksmithing

Ages 13 & up.

This workshop will focus on the planning and design of a piece while incorporating some new techniques students can use to turn their plans into reality.

Saturday, August 28

Historic Speedwell's 2nd Annual Fashion Show: "Mrs. Vail’s Closet"

To be a wife of Stephen Vail took style, grace and ingenuity. Enjoy a 19th century fashion show featuring reproduction wardrobes of the three Mrs. Vail’s of Historic Speedwell.