Wisdom Keeping: Abenaki Stories and Storytelling Traditions
Traditional Native American storyteller and historian of European and Abenaki heritage, Anne Jennison will give a performance of Traditional Abenaki stories at Appleton Farms in Ipswich, MA. Appleton Farms sits on part of the land also known as Agawam, within the traditional lands of the Pennacook Abenaki confederacy. The Abenaki… Read More
Annual Urban Agriculture Fair
Calling all urban farmers, gardeners, beekeepers, composters, fruit-tree enthusiasts, climate activists, and anyone interested in learning more about urban agriculture in Boston! An annual celebration of 50+ years of grassroots urban agriculture in Boston. Learn directly from local urban farmers and gardeners who are on the ground feeding our community,… Read More
Make and Mingle: Collaged Ornaments
Kick off the holiday season by enjoying time with family and friends as you create your own historically inspired ornaments while enjoying some festive, bubbly refreshments! Using the Victorian art of decoupage, create your own unique ornament decorated with winter motifs, perfect for hanging on the tree, giving as… Read More
Beyond Broth – Adult Cooking Class
Combat the cold with this hands-on cooking class focused on bone broth and warm, seasonal comforts. Join Chef Thi in the Powisset Farm Kitchen as you make Organic Turkey Bone Broth and Flavorful Beef Bone Broth. With these broths you’ll make Beef Pho inspired Noodle Soup and Turkey Wonton Soup… Read More
Date Night: Fall on the Farm – Adult Cooking Class
Spend a beautiful fall evening on the farm with your special someone in this hands-on cooking class at Powisset Farm. Chef Thi will teach you and yours how to make Brined Pork Chops, Butternut Squash Risotto with Crispy Sage, and Spiced Pumpkin Cake. Included in this class: Cooking demonstration and hands-on… Read More
Sides that Steal the Show – Adult Cooking Class
This holiday season, go beyond the traditional turkey and become the star of every holiday party with this hands-on cooking class focused on sides. Chef Thi Bowles will show you how to make Spiced Glazed Carrots, Savory Herb Bread Pudding with Leeks and Gruyere Cheese, and Roasted Brussel Sprouts with… Read More
Glorious Galettes – Adult Cooking Class
Join special guest Chef Clarisse Maugis in this hands-on class, where you’ll learn to make a flakey Fall Squash Galette using fresh produce from Powisset Farm. C’est Magnifique! Chef Clarisse is from the countryside north of Paris, where she grew up cooking beside her mother and grandmother. After earning a degree in hospitality,… Read More
Savor the Squash – Adult Cooking Class
In this hands-on cooking class, our very own Chef Thi will introduce you to the versatility of fall squash. Using farm-fresh ingredients, you’ll make Thai Red Curry with Ginger Rice and Fall Squash and a Maple Glazed Squash Salad with Winter Greens. Included in this class: Cooking demonstration and hands-on learning… Read More
Spotlight Talk with a Curator
Join The Trustees Associate Curator of Native American Art, Tess Lukey, member of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head Aquinnah, for a Spotlight Talk in the Wayside Gallery. Tess will share an artwork from the Fruitlands Museum Native American collection, explain its significance and her research as work is underway… Read More
26th Annual Rappaport Art Prize Artist Lecture with Alison Croney Moses
Please join us for a lecture by Alison Croney Moses, the recipient of the 2025 Rappaport Art Prize. A light reception before the lecture will begin at 6pm. The lecture will begin promptly at 6:30pm. About the Artist: A Boston based artist, Alison Croney Moses creates wooden… Read More
In Dialogue: A Colorful Conversation Between Artist and Curator
Join us for a conversation between artist Brece Honeycutt and Senior Curator Christie Jackson as they discuss the role that color had in their most recent projects. Both have been on a journey of discovery into the history of color, and will share stories about the Shakers and their use… Read More
Apple, Sage & Spice: How Nice! – Adult Cooking Class
Join us at Powisset Farm for a hands-on cooking class focused on apple, sage, and spice. Guided by our own Chef Thi Bowles, you’ll make Pork Chops with Apple Brandy Sage Sauce, Apple Cinnamon Sage Butter, Baked Apple Strudel with Sage, and Homemade Cinnamon Ice Cream. This class is guaranteed… Read More