Remick Remarks
A monthly blog, reflecting seasonal happenings across the farmstead—inside and out.
JULY 1, 2026
BLOG POST 5 | A UNIQUELY HISTORIC SUMMER
It’s a historic summer across our country, and a time to reflect on the many stories that have carried our country, region and state to today. While the histories we share at Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm (now in our 30th year!) do not date back to the American Revolutionary era, they—and this site on which they evolved—are, in their own ways, revolutionary.
This summer, step away from the hustle of crowded attractions to experience the “revolutionary” histories of the museum and farm. All while observing blue skies and billowy clouds over historic pastures, and noticing the intertwining of mountain breezes and the sounds of busy birds and pollinators as they create a summer song. It is the ultimate season to wander through our historic-era gardens, spot grazing cattle, and reconnect with the simple rhythms of rural living.
Summer is the perfect time to just “B.” At Remick, that means Bandages, Bottles, Bridles and Brushstrokes, and how they are linked to this site. Our three guided tours bring these varied histories alive. You can step inside a late-1800s medical office and apothecary to discover how a father-and-son duo served their community for a combined 99 years. Art lovers will be captivated by the early-1800s wall paintings attributed to the itinerant artist John Avery. Finally, animal enthusiasts can explore the unique connection between dairy production and historic harness racing.
Not to be outdone, the farmstead grounds offer a beautiful backdrop for independent exploration. Throughout July, we especially invite you to bring a picnic to enjoy during National Picnic Month. While here, walk through the Museum Center to take in four continuing exhibits, as well as “Picnic-scapes”, an exhibit that celebrates picnicking (July only), stretch your legs along the meandering Binsack Trail, or browse the museum store for local and curated goods and Remick-raised beef.
Whatever options you choose, this summer, let’s celebrate history together!
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In the Apothecary at the Captain Enoch Remick House, accessible by the Medical History Tour.
JUNE 2026
BLOG POST 4 | LAUNCHING INTO SUMMER
June has arrived at the Remick farmstead, bringing vibrancy to the gardens, refreshed pastures, and the lively sights and sounds of the season. From blooming flowers to busy bees and birds, there’s a renewed energy that makes this one of the most beautiful—and melodic—times of year to visit.
This month, as we prepare for and finally welcome the official start of summer, we anticipate both returning friends and first-time guests to experience all that the season has to offer at this beloved historic site.
As summer arrives, so do expanded operating hours, and we launch a new schedule filled with engaging programs, hands-on experiences, and opportunities to explore local history and agriculture. Whether you’re visiting for a special event, enjoying the farm animals, or strolling the grounds, there is something for everyone to discover throughout the season.
Summer is also the perfect time to take one of our historical tours and learn about the fascinating stories that shaped the Remick farmstead and the surrounding community. From the doctor’s office to the historic buildings and working farm, Remick is truly the place to “B” for history, heritage, and memorable experiences—think Bandages, Barns, Bridles, and Brushstrokes.
We warmly invite you to spend time with us this June and throughout the summer season. Come to enjoy the fresh mountain air, connect with the past, have a pasture-side picnic, and make lasting memories at your home for healthful and unhurried history.
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One of Doc Remick’s sulkies (harness horse racing cart) sits just inside the Stable doors. Visit the Stable and the Milk House during a Doc’s Dairy & Harness Horse History Tour.
MAY 1, 2026
BLOG POST 3 | SIGNS OF THE GROWING SEASON
And just like that, it’s May! We, along with the greening landscape, are waking to the fact that the growing season has begun. The farmstead fields are bright with new grass, the red maple buds are popping, and the air carries the fresh promise of the season.
Natural-growing and perennial plants are stretching toward the sun. Indoors, early plantings have taken root and seem eager to be transplanted. And visitors seem to be following suit.
This seasonal transition also invites us to reconnect with the rhythms that guided generations before us. From tending gardens to caring for animals and infrastructure, each task reflects a relationship between people and the land.
Throughout May, we welcome you to experience the farmstead’s “What’s coming up?” changes first-hand. Whether you’re strolling through the gardens, visiting the animals and museum, taking part in an activity, event or workshop, or simply enjoying the scenery and fresh air, there’s something new to discover with each visit.
Remick is coming alive—and we’re excited to share this vibrant season with you!
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View from the rhubarb patch.
APRIL 1, 2026
BLOG POST 2 | A NEW SEASON TO CELEBRATE
Things are springing up across the farmstead, bringing new life to every corner of the landscape. From clusters of early-blooming bulbs, to the return of cheerful robins: each day feels a little warmer, grows a bit longer, and is full of fresh possibility.
Our lower pastures are coming alive again as our farm animals return outdoors, stretching their legs and soaking up the sun. Plus, we have two new arrivals (news below). It’s a joy to see familiar and new faces eagerly grazing after the quiet of winter; their energy is contagious.
The museum grounds and paths are now clear of snow, inviting you to wander and take in the beauty of the land. Whether you’re strolling across the grass or hiking along the Binsack Trail, in this burgeoning season there’s something new to discover with every step. And the sounds of birdsong, gurgling water at the pond’s outlet, and crunching gravel underfoot create the perfect backdrop for a peaceful visit.
April also ushers in two seasonal programs — a Preserving Your Leather Goods workshop and our second From Landscape to Foodscape session. We’re excited to share these experiences and celebrate spring together.
We warmly invite you to visit, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy all that this special place has to offer. Bring family, friends, or simply yourself for a restorative walk and a glimpse of the season’s first blooms. Spring is here, and we can’t wait to step into it with you!
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Springtime along the Binsack Trail, with the Ossipee Mountain Range in the background.
MARCH 1, 2026
BLOG POST 1 | MAPLE SUGARING TIME
As spring draws near in New England, so does the hope of a strong, steady and long sap flow. It’s a hope that’s not just ours, but surely one that’s endured through the centuries. For one never knows what the outcome will be, ever at the mercy of the weather and its relationship with the most desirous sap-producing trees.
Sugaring time is a delightful, anticipatory battle of the right conditions, and a celebration of tried-and-true (and sometimes new) practices. A juxtaposition of the ebb of human stamina and flow of sap. Is it any wonder exuberant sugaring-off parties were—and remain—a treasured part of the season?
As New Hampshire enters its sweetest month of the year—New Hampshire Maple Month—we too are gearing up for a return to sugaring. Due to staffing and the unfortunate timing of recent sap flows, we’ve endured a two-year hiatus of syrup production. We are optimistic for a triumphant return this season.
Along with our annual Open House in the Sugarhouse event held on New Hampshire Maple Weekend, this year we’ve boosted our maple programming by adding weekly Maple Sugaring Tours during the month of March. We invite you to join us for one of these fascinating, guided outdoor explorations of what goes into the production of maple syrup, from tree to table, and concerns over the future of syrup production in the region.
Wish us—and all maple producers—sweet luck this sugaring season and we’ll see you at the farmstead!
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Postcard from the Remick collection: “At work in a maple sugar camp,” copyright 1906 by Detroit Publishing Co., This 120-year-old postcard, with its colorized image of a sugarbush scene of the era, was mailed to “Marian E. Miles / Wolfeboro / N.H.” from Bethlehem, NH. Postmarked on August 1, 1910, at 9 AM. A 1¢ Benjamin Franklin stamp is affixed and cancelled. Sender: “Auntie Heart?” (The second part of the name is impossible to decipher accurately.)