Hallockville Museum Farm: Barn Dance, 3.21st | Farmers’ Stories | Wedding Showcase | Gala at Giorgio’s, 8.20 ….

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News from the Farm – March

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Dear Friend,

March feels like a turning point on the farm — the quiet of winter giving way to the energy of a new season.

We’re excited to welcome you back for programs, events, and opportunities to connect with the people and traditions

that make Hallockville so special….

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COMING EVENTS

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Put on your dancing shoes for our Spring Country Barn Dance in the historic (and temperature-controlled) Naugles Barn. No experience or dancing skills necessary! Famed Caller Chart Guthrie will guide you through a lively, fun-filled evening. Reserve your spot here: Spring Country Barn Dance

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North Fork Farmers’ Stories (Virtual Option Available)

While our March 28 presentation is sold out, you can still join us via Zoom for an engaging afternoon of stories from the people who have shaped our region’s agricultural landscape.

Featured speakers include the Sidor Family (farming potatoes in Mattituck since 1910 and now known for their locally made chips), the Schmitt Family (170+ years of Long Island farming, operating 175 acres and three farmstands), Joann Zilnicki (a proud third-generation Riverhead farmer), Anthony Scott (honoring his grandfather James R. Wilson, a Black farmer with 62 years in East End agriculture), and Rex and Connie Farr of Farrm Wine, pioneers of organic and biodynamic farming on Long Island.

For more information and to attend via Zoom on March 28 from 3-5 p.m., follow this link: North Fork Farmers’ Stories.

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Brides and Grooms-To-Be!

Explore our newly restored Naugles Barn as you gather ideas, envision your day, and meet our curated group of vendor partners. From ceremonies beneath soaring beams to sunset views over preserved farmland, it’s a beautiful setting to begin planning.

Admission is free; registration is requested: Wedding Showcase.

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Soap Making Workshop

Join instructor Nancy Raynor on April 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hudson-Sydlowski House to learn how to make your own soap. Participants will receive a complete kit, including soap base, scents, flowers, seeds, a mold, and wrapping supplies.

$60 members, $65 nonmembers. To register, click here: Soap Making Workshop

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Out and About

Our first crafting workshop of the year featured instructor Michele Miroff, who guided participants in creating needle-felted bunnies.

We had nearly 20 vendors at our first Winter Artisan Fair this month. Thanks to all the vendors and visitors!

Master Beekeeper Chris Kelly kicked off the beekeeping season with a hive building session. The next event is a honey harvest on March 31. There is still time to participate in the beekeeping program. For more info, visit: Beekeeping Program.

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Community Garden Spot Opening

Are you interested in growing your own organic fruit and veggies but don’t have the space? Join our Community Garden Program to grow them here at Hallockville alongside fellow gardeners. There is one 20′ x 20′ plot available for the 2026 growing season.

Email Lillian at lillian@hallockville.org for more information and to claim the plot for $135.

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Thank You to NYSCA/ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes

Thanks to a NYSCA/ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes Arts Professional Development Grant, I will be traveling to Albany for the Museum Association of New York Conference, May 7-9. This year’s theme is “Museums Make New York: The State of Culture.” This opportunity helps strengthen our programming and network.

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Women’s History Month

This Women’s History Month, we celebrate and thank the many women who have shaped — and continue to shape — the history of Hallockville and the surrounding farms. The women pictured here represent just a glimpse of those who have helped sustain our agricultural heritage.

1. Ella, Georgia, and Eula Hallock with Old Nell 2. Stephanie Trubisz 3. Justine Wells, third from left, and Jessica De Vera Wells, first from left 4. Virginia Wines, Ella Wells, and Estelle Evans 5. Alice Kappenberg 6. Lois Young and local schoolchildren

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Thank you, as always, for being part of the Hallockville community. If you’re looking to deepen your connection, we invite you to consider becoming a member, renewing your membership and/or volunteering your time — all meaningful ways to support and sustain the Farm.

Visit our website to learn more about how to get involved and to see what other events are coming up at hallockville.org.

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Best,

Heather

Heather Johnson

Executive Director

P.S. Summer will be here before we know it. Our Summer Farm Camp is already open for registration, and it’s shaping up to be another fantastic season. Learn more at Summer Farm Camp.

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