Good Neighbors Project #1
2025-06-14 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd, Tamworth, NH, 03886, United States
During public listening sessions held in early 2025, we learned there is community interest in helping us with various projects across the farmstead. As we continue to work through a strategic planning process, we’re moving forward to capture the energy expressed and build upon the connections made during the listening sessions. As a result, we are piloting a volunteer program: Good Neighbors Projects.
As expressed in Robert Frost’s poem “Mending Wall”: “Good fences make good neighbors.” In that vein, we invite you, good neighbor, to join us in clearing fence lines and more to maintain the Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm landscape and views we cherish. Take part in a Good Neighbors Project at the Remick farmstead!
General Information
Gather behind the Museum Center for the 12:00 p.m. start time. You will meet the day’s project coordinator, learn about the day’s project(s), and sign a release of liability form. If you need to arrive later, please email volunteer coordinator and Remick Board of Directors member Jean Williams at jwilliams@remickmuseum.org.
+ Ages 10+ are welcome; an adult chaperone is required for ages 17 and under.
+ Come for all or part of a session.
+ Dress for the day’s weather.
+ Bring your own work gloves, water bottle, snacks and helpful tools: clippers, loppers, rakes, shovels, small pruning saws and/or weed whackers.
+ Indoor bathrooms are available.
+ Poison Ivy grows in a few places on the farm property, so please dress appropriately and watch for its presence when working on the grounds (known areas will be marked for assigned projects). Poison Ivy is not present in most areas — please do not be deterred!
+ Cancellation due to weather: If the day’s weather is questionable, email Jean Williams at jwilliams@remickmuseum.org or call the museum at (603) 323-7591 to learn if the session has been cancelled.
Questions? Email Jean Williams

PROJECT #1
Saturday, June 14 | 12:00–3:00 p.m.
Task list subject to change without notice.
Bittersweet clearing
Pulling weeds, and laying landscape fabric and mulch at the Captain Enoch Remick House
Edge and mulch the Marion Miles Remick Memorial Garden (if other landscaping is completed)
Clear brush

Additional project: Saturday, June 21 | 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Stay tuned for news of future projects and thank you in advance for volunteering!

Remick Homeschool Class: Raised-Bed Gardening
2025-06-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd, Tamworth, NH, 03886, United States
Why use raised beds for gardening? Participants will help set up a new raised-bed garden at the Remick farmstead while learning about the benefits of this type of gardening. We will learn about soil science, historic plants, and perhaps a little construction during this interactive program. Registration ends at 3 p.m., Friday, June 13.
Cost (1 student & 1 caregiver): $10 total for members | $12 total for nonmembers
Additional students and caregivers: $5 each
Designed for students ages 5 and above.
We cannot accommodate walk-ins.
Call (603) 323-7591 or email info@remickmuseum.org to register.
Registration and Cancellation Policies

GENERAL INFORMATION
Our homeschool programming primarily takes place outdoors and incorporates agriculture, history, nature, science and/or math.
Classes are season-based and feature discovery through the senses and hands-on activities. Group interaction and discussion encourage a deeper understanding of each subject.
Except for our history-based lessons, classes primarily take place outdoors in rain, snow or shine: participants should be dressed for the day’s weather and farm conditions underfoot.
This is not a drop-off program: caretakers should be prepared to be with the group and are encouraged to participate.
Class size is limited and may be impacted by the class topic; early registration is encouraged.
Non-registration inquiries may be emailed to program manager Jim Cruickshank: jcruickshank@remickmuseum.org

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Good Neighbors Project #2
2025-06-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd, Tamworth, NH, 03886, United States
During public listening sessions held in early 2025, we learned there is community interest in helping us with various projects across the farmstead. As we continue to work through a strategic planning process, we’re moving forward to capture the energy expressed and build upon the connections made during the listening sessions. As a result, we are piloting a volunteer program: Good Neighbors Projects.
As expressed in Robert Frost’s poem “Mending Wall”: “Good fences make good neighbors.” In that vein, we invite you, good neighbor, to join us in clearing fence lines and more to maintain the Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm landscape and views we cherish. Take part in a Good Neighbors Project at the Remick farmstead!
General Information
Gather behind the Museum Center for the 12:00 p.m. start time. You will meet the day’s project coordinator, learn about the day’s project(s), and sign a release of liability form. If you need to arrive later, please email volunteer coordinator and Remick Board of Directors member Jean Williams at jwilliams@remickmuseum.org.
+ Ages 10+ are welcome; an adult chaperone is required for ages 17 and under.
+ Come for all or part of a session.
+ Dress for the day’s weather.
+ Bring your own work gloves, water bottle, snacks and helpful tools: clippers, loppers, rakes, shovels, small pruning saws and/or weed whackers.
+ Indoor bathrooms are available.
+ Poison Ivy grows in a few places on the farm property, so please dress appropriately and watch for its presence when working on the grounds (known areas will be marked for assigned projects). Poison Ivy is not present in most areas — please do not be deterred!
+ Cancellation due to weather: If the day’s weather is questionable, email Jean Williams at jwilliams@remickmuseum.org or call the museum at (603) 323-7591 to learn if the session has been cancelled.
Questions? Email Jean Williams

PROJECT #2
Saturday, June 21 | 12:00–3:00 p.m.
Task list subject to change without notice.
Continuation of edging and mulching in the Marion Miles Remick Memorial Garden (if not completed previously)
Clear overgrown brush on the rock walls near the gazebo
Clear rock walls near the milkhouse (if not completed previously)
Clear unwanted growth next to the rock walls along Great Hill Rd.

Additional project: Saturday, June 14 | 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Stay tuned for news of future projects and thank you in advance for volunteering!

From Landscape to Foodscape: Food Safety Workshop — Jams, Jellies & Marmalades
2025-07-19 10:30 - 13:00 | Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd, Tamworth, NH, 03886, United States
Let’s capture summer in a jar! That’s our goal as we explore food-safe, shelf-stable recipes for jams, jellies and marmalades. This is a hands-on workshop limited to six participants as we will be in the kitchen working with in-season ingredients such as strawberries, blueberries and more. By the end of the class you will have created preserves encapsulating the vibrant essence of the fresh fruit flavors of the summer season.
This program takes place in our commercial kitchen.
Workshop leader: Cara Sutherland, Remick Executive Director

Materials/Program fee — Members: $25 | Nonmembers: $35
For ages 16+, ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Limited to six participants. Preregistration and prepayment are required.
For more information, call (603) 323-7591 or email info@remickmuseum.org.
REGISTER HERE
Online registration default is for nonmembers; members will be refunded the $5 difference.
This activity is part of our Summer at the Farmstead schedule.

Cultivate resiliency — join us for more from our From Landscape to Foodscape series.
This series includes lectures, demonstrations and workshops aimed at creating resiliency against rising prices at the supermarket, as well as providing healthful, nutritious fruits and vegetables from your backyard. The series will follow the natural progression of gardening from ground and planter prep to plant selection, then on to food preservation and pantry stocking for next winter. Join us for one or all of these Saturday sessions:

April 5 Introduction to Foodscaping
May 10 Soil Enhancements & Composting for Your Garden
June 7 Introduction to Container Gardening
July 19 Food Safety Workshop: Creating Jams, Jellies, & Marmalade
August 16 Food Safety Workshop: Pickles, Chutneys & Relishes
September 20 Pantry Prep & Storing the Harvest
October 18 Cooking from Your Pantry

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Buildings & Grounds Tour
2025-08-01 11:00 - 2025-10-09 11:00 | Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd, Tamworth, NH, 03886, United States
THURSDAY | 11 AM — The Remick family settled in Tamworth in 1790, and over the next 200+ years, six generations made many changes and created lasting stories on the farmstead. Enjoy a stroll around the grounds as we explore the history and stories made over those two centuries.

Note: This tour will focus on the history of the farmstead as there are no animals on the grounds at this time.

Tour length: Approximately 1 hour
Limited to 12 visitors
Last tour date: Thursday, October 9
$5 suggested donation | FREE for members
Ages 12+, ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration at the front desk is required by 10:45 a.m. (15 minutes before the tour start time).
Pre-registration is welcome by calling (603) 323-7591 or emailing info@remickmuseum.org.
Registration and cancellation policies
This tour is part of our Summer at the Farmstead and Fall at the Farmstead schedules.

Summer view across the farm pond (left to right): cattle barn, milk house, snow roller shed, maple sugar house, and stable (far right, background).

Historic Mural Art Tour
2025-08-01 11:00 - 2025-10-11 11:00 | Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd, Tamworth, NH, 03886, United States
WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY | 11 AM — The Captain Enoch House is home to many fantastic sights and stories, but possibly the most stunning to observe are the painted murals. This tour focuses on works that adorn 2+ rooms of the historic house (once the home of our namesake country doctors), most likely completed in the 1830s. Join us for this guided tour to learn about the likely artist, painting styles, and historical context of these wonderful works.
Note: It is necessary to climb stairs to enter the building and see the mural on the 2nd floor.
Tour length: Approximately 1 hour
Limited to 12 visitors
Last tour date: Saturday, October 11
$5 suggested donation | FREE for members
Ages 12+, ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration at the front desk is required by 12:45 p.m. (15 minutes before the tour start time).
Pre-registration is welcome by calling (603) 323-7591 or emailing info@remickmuseum.org.
Registration and cancellation policies
This tour is part of our Summer at the Farmstead and Fall at the Farmstead schedules.

Wall painting in the master bedroom of the Captain Enoch Remick House.

From Landscape to Foodscape: Food Safety Workshop — Pickles, Chutneys & Relishes
2025-08-16 10:30 - 13:00 | Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd, Tamworth, NH, 03886, United States
You can pickle it! As gardens explode with fresh produce, we’ll take a look at food-safe, shelf-stable recipes for pickles, chutneys and relishes. This hands-on workshop is limited to six participants. We will be in the kitchen working with in-season ingredients such as cucumbers, tomatoes and the ubiquitous zucchini. By the end of the class, you will have created products that add a little spice to your meals as we discuss various preservation techniques such as fresh pack processing, low temperature pasteurization, refrigeration and fermentation.
This program takes place in our commercial kitchen.
Workshop leader: Cara Sutherland, Remick Executive Director
SOLD OUT!
Materials/Program fee — Members: $25 | Nonmembers: $35
For ages 16+, ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Limited to six participants. Preregistration and prepayment are required.
For more information, call (603) 323-7591 or email info@remickmuseum.org.
REGISTER HERE
Online registration default is for nonmembers; members will be refunded the $5 difference.
This activity is part of our Summer at the Farmstead schedule.

Cultivate resiliency — join us for more from our From Landscape to Foodscape series.
This series includes lectures, demonstrations and workshops aimed at creating resiliency against rising prices at the supermarket, as well as providing healthful, nutritious fruits and vegetables from your backyard. The series will follow the natural progression of gardening from ground and planter prep to plant selection, then on to food preservation and pantry stocking for next winter. Join us for one or all of these Saturday sessions:

April 5 Introduction to Foodscaping
May 10 Soil Enhancements & Composting for Your Garden
June 7 Introduction to Container Gardening
July 19 Food Safety Workshop: Jams, Jellies, & Marmalade
August 16 Food Safety Workshop: Pickles, Chutneys & Relishes
September 20 Pantry Prep & Storing the Harvest
October 18 Cooking from Your Pantry

Image: Little Plant via Unsplash

From Landscape to Foodscape: Pantry Prep & Storing the Harvest
2025-10-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd, Tamworth, NH, 03886, United States
DATE CHANGE!
Summer is all but over, and it’s time to take stock of your pantry. Storing food for the coming winter is our focus in this class as we consider the various options available to us. Refrigeration and freezing are relatively easy approaches as we rush to harvest our gardens before the first frost hits. We’ll also look at long-term solutions such as drying, canning, and pickling as we discuss the science of food preservation and what might work best for you and your family. Let’s prepare together and create some resiliency against weather and other challenges to food security.
This program takes place indoors and outdoors and includes hands-on activity in the Remick gardens.
Workshop leader: TBA

FREE for members | $5 suggested donation for nonmembers
For ages 16+, ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Preregistration is appreciated; walk-ins are welcome.
To preregister or for more information, call (603) 323-7591 or email info@remickmuseum.org.
This workshop is part of our Fall at the Farmstead schedule.

Cultivate resiliency — join us for more from our From Landscape to Foodscape series.
This series includes lectures, demonstrations and workshops aimed at creating resiliency against rising prices at the supermarket, as well as providing healthful, nutritious fruits and vegetables from your backyard. The series will follow the natural progression of gardening from ground and planter prep to plant selection, then on to food preservation and pantry stocking for next winter. Join us for one or all of these Saturday sessions:

April 5 Introduction to Foodscaping
May 10 Soil Enhancements & Composting for Your Garden
June 7 Introduction to Container Gardening
July 19 Food Safety Workshop: Jams, Jellies, & Marmalade
August 16 Food Safety Workshop: Pickles, Chutneys & Relishes
October 18 Cooking from Your Pantry

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Haunted History with the Drs. Remick: Eerie Medicine & Spooky Tales
2025-10-16 14:00 - 2025-11-01 18:00 | Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd, Tamworth, NH, 03886, United States
THURSDAY – SATURDAY | 2PM & 6PM (SELECT DATES) — Where medical history meets the macabre… book your appointment for a frightfully-good time!
Do you like your frights laced with a dose of history? Then join your costumed guide for a tour of the historic medical offices once used by the Drs. Remick (1866-1993) to uncover a spine-chilling blend of grim monster tales and horror, revealed through the microscope of medical history. Visit five distinct medical rooms in the stately Captain Enoch Remick House, each with a surprisingly spooktacular theme and topic, such as…
+ Mary Shelley, Frankenstein, and medical advancements
+ Vampirism and its connections to communicable diseases
+ Kooky concoctions and medical cannibalism
+ Dental horrors and creepy equipment
+ Grim procedures and eerie tales from the Drs. Remick, who practiced medicine on-site for a combined 99 years, from 1894-1993

Bwahahahahaha…
Book your appointment today for an afternoon visit (for the faint of heart) or an evening experience (for the historically fearless)!
$10 | $5 for members
For ages 16+, those aged 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Limited space (10 maximum), preregistration is required (links below). Check-in is located at the Museum Center, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, NH, 03886. Note: The terrain of the museum grounds is variable — gravel, grass, a wooden footbridge — and slightly sloped in areas. We suggest wearing footwear that will provide comfortable walking on each of these terrains.

REGISTRATION LINKS
Members: All registrations will be charged a $10 fee; discounts will be applied at checkout after membership is confirmed.
Not sure if your membership is current? Give us a call at (603) 323-7591.

Thursday, October 16 2:00 p.m.
Friday, October 17 2:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. — registration is required by 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 18 2:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. — registration is required by 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 23 2:00 p.m.
Friday, October 24 2:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. — registration is required by 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 25 2:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. — registration is required by 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 30 2:00 p.m.
Friday, October 31 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 1 2:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. — registration is required by 3:00 p.m.

From Landscape to Foodscape: Cooking from Your Pantry
2025-10-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd, Tamworth, NH, 03886, United States
CANCELLED
The crisp days and cool evenings of fall are upon us as we take stock and plan for the winter ahead. The seasonal unpredictability of winter travel means a well-stocked pantry is your friend when it comes to meal planning and nutrition. As we close out our Foodscape program series, we’ll reflect on the previous sessions and think creatively about cooking from a pantry – both as a means of stretching financial resources and eliminating the need to head to the store on a snowy day. During this workshop we will review basic pantry contents and sample some easily prepared recipes.
This program takes place indoors and outdoors and includes hands-on activity in the Remick gardens.
Workshop leader: TBA

FREE for members | $5 suggested donation for nonmembers
For ages 16+, ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Preregistration is appreciated; walk-ins are welcome.
To preregister or for more information, call (603) 323-7591 or email info@remickmuseum.org.
This workshop is part of our Fall at the Farmstead schedule.

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See you at “Halloween in the Village”!
2025-10-31 05:00 - 19:00 | Capt. Enoch Remick House, 26 Great Hill Rd., Tamworth, NH, 03886, United States
Stop by the Capt. Enoch Remick House during trick-or-treating time in Tamworth Village to see our spooktacular decorations a receive a treat too! Complete details for this community event, organized by Tamworth Outing Club, will be available as we near Halloween, but here is an overview:
Each October, the Tamworth Outing Club (TOC) hosts Halloween celebrations in Tamworth Village, offering FREE activities for all ages. The festivities begin with a community pumpkin carving event (before Halloween) on the lawn of the Tamworth History Center, featuring pumpkins donated by local farms and businesses. Participants transform pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns, which are later displayed along Main Street.
On Halloween night, the pre-carved jack-o-lanterns are lit to illuminate the path for trick-or-treaters visiting welcoming homes and businesses. The evening also features the spine-chilling “Olde MacDonald’s Terror Barn” for thrill-seekers.
TOC’S EVENT WEB PAGE

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Creative Sewing Workshop
2025-11-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd, Tamworth, NH, 03886, United States
A Partnership Event with THE ARTS COUNCIL OF TAMWORTH
Get Inspired.
Get Creative.
Get Stitching!
Do you have a sewing machine collecting dust? Want to revive your sewing skills or just enjoy some creative time with fellow makers? Maybe you’ve been collecting a pile of items to repair or pants that have been needing a hem job. What about that creative costume you’ve been planning?
Join instructor Gail Williams in the Hearth Room at Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm for a fun and relaxed workshop where you can explore creative sewing ideas and projects using recycled denim, plus your own imagination.
What to Expect:
+ Bring your sewing machine or just bring yourself!
+ Basic machine threading will be reviewed for anyone who needs a refresher.
+ Prefer to hand stitch? That’s absolutely welcome too!
+ A stash of denim jeans will be available to repurpose – or bring your own ideas and materials!
+ A small, finished item to take home with you by the end of the workshop, such as an ornament, pin cushion, or tote bag.
No experience necessary – just a desire to sew, create, and have fun. Let your creativity flow and leave with something uniquely you!
Registration is required…
REGISTER NOW!

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Wreath-making Workshop — Morning
2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd, Tamworth, NH, 03886, United States
Join us for a festive wreath-making workshop!
As the nostalgic scent of evergreen fills the air, get into the holiday spirit as you gather in our Hearth Room to learn the tips and tricks for creating a beautiful, classic holiday wreath. Take home your creation, perfect for adorning your home or a special handmade gift. We will provide wreath rings, wire, tools, evergreens and a custom bow. Feel free to bring your own greens and decorative additions. No experience necessary!

New to our seasonal schedule last year, this popular activity has returned in 2025 and is, once again, taught by Wendy Scribner, UNH Extension Forestry Field Specialist. In addition, a bow-making “expert” will be on hand to assist you in crafting the perfect bow.
Morning Workshop – 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: $30 | $40 for nonmembers
SOLD OUT! Wait list only.
JUST ADDED… Afternoon Workshop – 1:00-3:00 p.m.: $30 | $40 for nonmembers
Limited to 10 participants, ages 16 and older.

REGISTER NOW! Note: A nonmember fee applies to all registrations; a member discount is applied at checkout after membership confirmation. Not sure if your membership is current? Please call us at (603) 323-7591 to inquire.

Photos from our 2024 workshop!

Wreath and brick wall image: Osman Rana via Unsplash

Wreath-Making Workshop — Afternoon
2025-11-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd, Tamworth, NH, 03886, United States
Join us for a festive wreath-making workshop!
As the nostalgic scent of evergreen fills the air, get into the holiday spirit as you gather in our Hearth Room to learn the tips and tricks for creating a beautiful, classic holiday wreath. Take home your creation, perfect for adorning your home or a special handmade gift. We will provide wreath rings, wire, tools, evergreens and a custom bow. Feel free to bring your own greens and decorative additions. No experience necessary!

New to our seasonal schedule last year, this popular activity has returned in 2025 and is, once again, taught by Wendy Scribner, UNH Extension Forestry Field Specialist. In addition, a bow-making “expert” will be on hand to assist you in crafting the perfect bow.
Afternoon Workshop – 1:00-3:00 p.m.: $30 | $40 for nonmembers
Limited to 10 participants, ages 16 and older.
Morning workshop is SOLD OUT.
REGISTER NOW! Note: A nonmember fee applies to all registrations; a member discount is applied at checkout after membership confirmation. Not sure if your membership is current? Please call us at (603) 323-7591 to inquire.

Photos from our 2024 workshop!

Wreath and brick wall image: Osman Rana via Unsplash

Trees & Trimmings at Remick Museum
2025-12-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd, Tamworth, NH, 03886, United States
We’ve decked the halls and more…
Join us for a nostalgic celebration of the season! Sip on mulled cider as you enjoy a festive holiday-time visit to Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm.
Each area in the Museum Center features a uniquely trimmed Christmas tree inspired by the exhibit surrounding it, illuminated by candles or twinkling lights. Adorned with its own tree display, The Hearth Room is a cozy space to surround yourself in holiday glow and historical Christmas touches. Overall, the tree decorations range from handcrafted to mid-century, rustic to sparkle-lovers’ delights.
Additional trimmings include festive and fun holiday touches, plus…
+ view decorating traditions, such as decorative blow molds, ceramic Christmas trees, holiday village displays and more;
+ take part in handcrafting at the make-and-take ornament station (while supplies last);
+ see a display of vintage Christmas ornaments from the Remick collection;
+ learn about the design and marketing of glass tree ornaments from the 19th century to today;
+ participate in a Victorian Christmas Card Making Workshop presented by the Arts Council of Tamworth — preregistration required SOLD OUT;
+ enjoy a blooming display of winter bulbs and flowers — potted paperwhite bulbs for sale;
+ listen to seasonal music as it plays in the background;
+ sit for a moment (or more) to watch “The House Without A Christmas Tree,” a heartwarming movie, set in 1946;
+ stop by the Apothecary to learn about the Tamworth Community Nurse Association, which was started in 1921 and is the only free skilled nursing service in the country, and has a historical ties to Remick (plus, their 2025 collectable, hand-screened wooden Christmas ornaments by NH artist Jessica Fligg and featuring a Chinook dog sled team are for sale, while supplies last);
+ add a few pieces to a vintage-imagery puzzle featuring Santa Claus;
+ savor a gingerbread cookie — recipe from the Remick-Made Cookbook (while supplies last);
+ chat about Christmas memories stirred up by your visit;
+ wish our newly-arrived animals a Merry Christmas — stop by the outdoor pens of a pair of goats and two working steers;
+ receive discounts in the store — 15% for members, 10% for nonmembers!

This event is FREE and open to the public.
NOTE: For seating and supply purposes, preregistration is strongly suggested for the Arts Council of Tamworth activity. If you have any questions or would like additional information about this activity specifically, please contact the Arts Council of Tamworth at executive.director@artscounciltamworth.org or (603) 584-2712.

While on-site, purchase tickets to our uniquely special Christmas event presented by Portsmouth New Hampshire’s Pontine Theatre: A New England Christmas, Thursday, December 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m., suitable for ages 14+. $10 | $5 for members. Seating is limited and may sell out before the Trees & Trimmings event — PURCHASE NOW. Members: All ticketing falls under the $10 registration fee, member discount will be applied at checkout.

MAKE A FESTIVE DAY OF IT IN TAMWORTH VILLAGE!
Same-day village happenings…
+ Tamworth Bakery | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Special: Traditional Lucia Buns for St. Lucia Day (Swedish yeasted saffron buns), plus gingerbread cake and loaves, brick-oven breads, pastries, tea, coffee, and light lunch.
+ Christmas Craft Fair at the Tamworth Town House, Tamworth Village Handcrafters | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
+ Tamworth Farmers’ Market | 10 a.m. to Noon
The fall market is held in the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Eastern Slope parking lot (30 Tamworth Road). While there, purchase the Tamworth Community Nurse Association’s 2025 hand-painted fundraiser ornament, featuring a Chinook dog sled team, while supplies last; Jessica Fligg, artist.
+ Holiday Open House at Cook Memorial Library | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Make a simple craft, find a treat to eat, and listen to poems for the season beginning at 12 noon.
+ Tamworth Bakery | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Special: Traditional Lucia Buns for St. Lucia Day (Swedish yeasted saffron buns), plus gingerbread cake and loaves, brick-oven breads, pastries, tea, coffee, and light lunch.
+ Cookie Walk & Bake Sale at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Eastern Slopes | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
+ Take a photo with the newly-installed Chinook statue on the front lawn of the Tamworth History Center | The Center is closed for the season Named New Hampshire’s official state dog in 2009, the Chinook was bred to be an ideal expedition dog by Arthur Treadwell Walden of Wonalancet (Wonalancet is an unincorporated community of Tamworth). The clay model for the sculpture was designed and created by Tamworth painter and animal sculptor Andrea Kennett.

Just outside the village…
+ Holiday Makers Market, The Barn at The Preserve at Chocorua | 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

“A New England Christmas” presented by Pontine Theatre
2025-12-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd, Tamworth, NH, 03886, United States
Don’t miss this special holiday event! We are pleased to welcome back Portsmouth’s Pontine Theatre to Tamworth, with two holiday stories featuring the essence of Christmas in New England.
A NEW ENGLAND CHRISTMAS 2025
For this year’s holiday program, Pontine performs two treasured seasonal tales: A Speakin’ Ghost and Christmas Back Home. Both stories are by wonderful regional authors long gone and largely forgotten by contemporary audiences.
+ A Speakin’ Ghost, written by Annie Trumbull Slosson (1838–1926), features a woman born and raised in Rye, New Hampshire. Many years after leaving her childhood home near the ocean to work as a household servant, she finds herself living an isolated life providing care to an elderly man. She spends most of her time alone in her room, reliving memories of years gone by. From these musings arises a ghost-like figure, a young boy who begins making regular visits to this lonely soul.
Annie Trunbull Slosson published over 15 collections of short stories between 1878 and 1912 and was a frequent contributor to the Atlantic and Harper’s. Her first book, “The China Hunter’s Club” (1878), a collection of dialect stories situated in her native Stonington, Connecticut and the Franconia Notch area of New Hampshire, was considered, along with Sarah Orne Jewett’s Deephaven (1877) and Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Pogonuc People (1878), to be one of the first identifiable examples of the regional or “local color” genre.
+ Christmas Back Home, a story by Eugene Wood (1860–1923), features a delightful cast of characters who inhabit a small, rural town. The piece evokes the childhood magic and suspense of Christmas as the special day approaches. The enchantment of preparing gifts to both give and receive enlivens this simple, heartfelt musing about the most magical day of the year.
Eugene Wood wrote stories describing the lives of rural folks whom he had known in the small towns where he lived. His three best-known books are fittingly titled “Back Home,” “Folks Back Home,” and “Our Town.” His career began with newspaper work as a reporter on The Cleveland Herald. He was also a regular contributor to principal magazines.

Scene from the “toy theatre” production of Christmas Back Home, original artwork created by Greg Gathers of Pontine Theatre. Watch the video below to see Pontine Theatre’s toy theatre in use, along with other theatrical stylings.
Pontine’s Co-Artistic Directors and performers, Marguerite Mathews and Greg Gathers, have developed a special fondness for searching out rich, historical literary gems and bringing them to life for audiences throughout the region. Pontine’s shows often feature antique stage techniques, including rolling panoramas, puppetry, and toy theatre figures to bring stories alive onstage. Mr. Gathers creates all the props and sets used in the theatre’s productions.
This event would make a delightful pre-Christmas gift!

$10 | $5 for members
Space is limited, preregistration is required.
Suitable for ages 14 and above; interested and patient attendees under age 14 are welcome.
The program is approximately 60 minutes long.
Following the performance, enjoy a gingerbread cookie (or two), view the theatre staging and props, and interact with the artists.
PREREGISTER HERE
Members: All ticketing falls under the $10 registration fee, member discount will be applied at checkout.
Not sure if your membership is current? Give us a call at (603) 323-7591.

This event is part of our Fall at the Farmstead schedule.

ABOUT PONTINE THEATRE

“Pontine Theatre is a small miracle. The theater has used puppets, mime and stagecraft to convey visions of the past to modern audiences for more than 35 years. Artistic Directors Marguerite Mathews and Greg Gathers conspire to fascinate the contemporary mind with original works based on the stories and literature of New England. There’s really nothing else like it anywhere.” ~ NH Magazine
“Since 1977, Pontine Theatre has been an active participant in the development of actor-based theatre, creating work that is engaging, innovative and original. Co-Artistic Directors, Marguerite Mathews and Gregory Gathers have produced over fifty original works. Creating and performing these works, Pontine has introduced their unique form of theatre to audiences throughout New England, transforming audience interest in gestural theatre, puppetry, toy theatre and storytelling into enthusiasm for this distinctive synthesis of forms.
“In choosing projects for our at-home performance series and subsequent tours, we endeavor to reflect the interests of the audiences we serve. We are fortunate to live and work in a region with a particularly rich history and a citizenry deeply interested in this legacy. As other cultural organizations work to preserve historic landmarks and significant architecture, we have dedicated many of our performances to celebrating classic works of New England literature: some well-known, others obscure gems. We also create works based on original research that explore various aspects of New England culture and history.
“…Our intimately-scaled chamber productions are an ideal fit for the small-town audiences…. The intimate scale of our productions reflects an aesthetic choice to magnify the theatrical power and artistic integrity of our work through concentrated attention to the details of each element comprising the whole.”
“…art has the capacity to reach us on multiple levels at the same time. It’s much more than an intellectual experience, it’s also an emotional experience, can be a spiritual experience, can even be a physical experience. And there are very few times in life when all those aspects of our nature are brought together in the same place and we’re made aware of it. And I think it makes for a very deep bonding experience between actors and audience and between audience members. The fact that that performance happens only in that moment with everybody’s cooperation — it’s priceless. It’s absolutely priceless.” ~ Greg Gathers, Co-Artistic Director of Pontine Theatre

LEARN MORE LINKS
+ Watch a toy theatre demonstration — a small-scale, paper-only version of Pontine Theatre’s large, 3-D staging (designed and crafted by the theatre’s co-artistic director Gregory Gathers).
+ Listen to The Rise and Fall of Toy Theatre, a fun podcast episode from Craftsman Magazine. See the modern-day version of Pollock’s Toy Store, mentioned in the podcast, which sells modern versions of the original-style toy theatres.

Winter Tree ID at Winter Fest
2026-02-07 13:00 - 17:00 | The Preserve at Chocorua, 88 Philbrick Neighborhood Rd, Tamworth, NH, 03886, United States
Remick program manager James Cruickshank will be on hand at the 4th Annual Chocorua Lake Conservancy & Tamworth Outing Club Winter Fest to share information about identifying trees during winter. This indoor-outdoor event takes place at The Preserve at Chocorua and features food and fire, nature and art, community connections and fun, including a dinner and dance!
LEARN MORE

IMAGE: Victoria Tyur via Unsplash

Maple Sugaring Tours ~ Week 1
2026-03-05 11:00 - 2026-03-07 11:00 | Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd, Tamworth, NH, 03886, United States
Ahhh, March: the sweetest month of the year! As a perfect cabin fever reliever, March will include buckets of opportunities for you to get outside to learn about the maple sugaring process at Remick.
Explore how to make maple syrup, from start to finish. Enjoy a walk around the Remick farmstead as we identify the appropriate maple trees for tapping, learn about the science behind maple sap production, practice proper maple sugaring tool use, and learn how sap is turned into syrup at our sugarhouse. Note: We cannot guarantee a sap boil on any particular day.
$5 | Free for members*
*Remick Ramblers and Museum Maven levels only.
Suitable for all ages; ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Preregistration at the front desk is required 15 minutes before the start of the tour; spots are limited.
Dress for the weather and ground conditions of the day.
PREREGISTER ONLINE:
Thursday, March 5
Friday, March 6
Saturday, March 7 SOLD OUT!
Guided maple tours are available weekly in March: Thursday–Saturday at 11:00 a.m., except for Saturday, March 21, when we invite you to join us for Open House in the Sugarhouse during New Hampshire Maple Weekend.
WEEK 2 | WEEK 3 | WEEK 4

Maple Sugaring Tours ~ Week 2
2026-03-12 11:00 - 2026-03-14 11:00 | Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd, Tamworth, NH, 03886, United States
Ahhh, March: the sweetest month of the year! As a perfect cabin fever reliever, March will include buckets of opportunities for you to get outside to learn about the maple sugaring process at Remick.
Explore how to make maple syrup, from start to finish. Enjoy a walk around the Remick farmstead as we identify the appropriate maple trees for tapping, learn about the science behind maple sap production, practice proper maple sugaring tool use, and learn how sap is turned into syrup at our sugarhouse. Note: We cannot guarantee a sap boil on any particular day.
$5 | Free for members*
*Remick Ramblers and Museum Maven levels only.
Suitable for all ages; ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Preregistration at the front desk is required 15 minutes before the start of the tour; spots are limited.
Dress for the weather and ground conditions of the day.
PREREGISTER ONLINE
Thursday, March 12
Friday, March 13
Saturday, March 14
Guided maple tours are available weekly in March: Thursday–Saturday at 11:00 a.m., except for Saturday, March 21, when we invite you to join us for Open House in the Sugarhouse during New Hampshire Maple Weekend.
WEEK 1 | WEEK 3 | WEEK 4

Maple Sugaring Tours ~ Week 3
2026-03-19 11:00 - 2026-03-20 11:00 | Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd, Tamworth, NH, 03886, United States
Ahhh, March: the sweetest month of the year! As a perfect cabin fever reliever, March will include buckets of opportunities for you to get outside to learn about the maple sugaring process at Remick.
Explore how to make maple syrup, from start to finish. Enjoy a walk around the Remick farmstead as we identify the appropriate maple trees for tapping, learn about the science behind maple sap production, practice proper maple sugaring tool use, and learn how sap is turned into syrup at our sugarhouse. Note: We cannot guarantee a sap boil on any particular day.
$5 | Free for members*
*Remick Ramblers and Museum Maven levels only.
Suitable for all ages; ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Preregistration at the front desk is required 15 minutes before the start of the tour; spots are limited.
Dress for the weather and ground conditions of the day.
PREREGISTER ONLINE
Thursday, March 19
Friday, March 20
Saturday, March 21: Join us for Open House in the Sugarhouse during New Hampshire Maple Weekend.
Guided maple tours are available weekly in March: Thursday–Saturday at 11:00 a.m., except for Saturday, March 21.
WEEK 1 | WEEK 2 | WEEK 4

NH Maple Weekend: Open House in the Sugarhouse
2026-03-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd, Tamworth, NH, 03886, United States
On the Saturday of New Hampshire Maple Weekend, visit our sugarhouse on Great Hill Rd. in Tamworth Village, where you’ll find us selling maple products and demonstrating Doc Remick’s backyard sap boiler. While on-site, learn about the history of sugaring from exhibited historical tools, view wall exhibits, and a model of how modern sap extraction works using tubing.
Free and open to the public.
SPECIAL OFFER from our neighbors at Tamworth Distilling! Pick up a free Maple Weekend tasting card from Tamworth Distilling. Available at our sugarhouse and the museum store while supplies last. The distillery — “one of the most innovative, experimental distilleries in the country” — is a short walk from the sugarhouse and museum.

Take a deeper dive into the maple sugaring process by joining us for a guided Maple Sugaring Tour, available weekly in March at 11:00 a.m., Thursday–Saturday. Preregistration is required. LEARN MORE
New Hampshire Maple Weekend is an annual event organized by the New Hampshire Maple Producers Association. For one weekend in March, sugarhouses across the state open to the public to celebrate maple sugaring, educate visitors about turning sap into syrup, share their sugaring process and sell their products. This year’s event takes place Saturday, March 21, and Sunday, March 22 (times vary by sugarhouse).
Please note: Sugaring season depends on the weather. Sufficient snow, and a combination of warm days and cold (but not frigid) nights — ideally, daytime temperatures in the 40s and in the low 20s at night — are required. We expect to be tapping trees in 2026, and enough sap will flow in time to be collected for boiling on NH Maple Weekend. Watch the weather and stay tuned!

LEARN MORE RESOURCES
+ Watch the Maple Sugaring in New Hampshire video produced by the NH Farm Bureau.
+ Check out the educational resources, recipes and more by visiting the New Hampshire Maple Producers Association’s website.

MAPLE SYRUP GRADING TERMS
Grade A | Golden Color and Delicate Taste
The first runs of sap in the early spring make the lightest maple syrup. Recommended for use with waffles, pancakes, or ice cream.
Grade A | Amber Color and Rich Taste
As the season progresses, this more flavorful syrup is produced—considered the “classic” taste of maple syrup. Recommended for waffles and pancakes and for use in cooking and baking.
Grade A | Dark Color and Robust Taste
Near the end of the season, at about weeks 4–6 of the sap flow, this stronger-flavored syrup is produced. Recommended for recipes that require a heavy maple flavor.
Grade A | Very Dark and Strong Taste
At the very end of maple season, small amounts of syrup that are very strong in flavor are produced. Recommended as a substitute for molasses, and for use in cooking and making maple-flavored candies.

Maple Sugaring Tours ~ Week 4
2026-03-26 11:00 - 2026-03-28 11:00 | Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd, Tamworth, NH, 03886, United States
Ahhh, March: the sweetest month of the year! As a perfect cabin fever reliever, March will include buckets of opportunities for you to get outside to learn about the maple sugaring process at Remick.
Explore how to make maple syrup, from start to finish. Enjoy a walk around the Remick farmstead as we identify the appropriate maple trees for tapping, learn about the science behind maple sap production, practice proper maple sugaring tool use, and learn how sap is turned into syrup at our sugarhouse. Note: We cannot guarantee a sap boil on any particular day.
$5 | Free for members*
*Remick Ramblers and Museum Maven levels only.
Suitable for all ages; ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Preregistration at the front desk is required 15 minutes before the start of the tour; spots are limited.
Dress for the weather and ground conditions of the day.
PREREGISTER ONLINE
Thursday, March 26
Friday, March 27
Saturday, March 28
Guided maple tours are available weekly in March: Thursday–Saturday at 11:00 a.m., except for Saturday, March 21, when we invite you to join us for Open House in the Sugarhouse during New Hampshire Maple Weekend.
WEEK 1 | WEEK 2 | WEEK 3

From Landscape to Foodscape: Seed Starting
2026-03-28 10:30 - 12:00 | NH
Starting your own plants from seed is a rewarding way to get a jump start on the growing season, access unique varieties not available in local nurseries, save money, and ensure your plants are healthy and free of pests from the beginning. Understand the essential supplies needed, the step-by-step process, ongoing care, and how to safely transplant your seedlings into your growing space of choice.
This program takes place indoors and outdoors, and includes a guided tour of the Remick gardens (weather dependent).
Class leader: Taylor Lovely, Remick Gardener

FREE for members | $5 for nonmembers
For ages 16+, ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Preregistration is appreciated; walk-ins are welcome.
For more information, call (603) 323-7591 or email info@remickmuseum.org.
REGISTER NOW

Cultivate resiliency in your backyard — join us for one or more From Landscape to Foodscape sessions.
Reimagine your landscape as a foodscape. Learn about different ideas and strategies for using edible plants to create new yard designs that can provide many benefits, including increased biodiversity, self-produced food, reduced maintenance inputs, and soil and water conservation.
This series is aimed at creating resiliency against rising prices at the supermarket, as well as providing healthful, nutritious fruits and vegetables from your backyard. Additional Saturday sessions:
April 18 Soil Enhancements & Composting for Your Garden
May 16 Introduction to Container Gardening

Image: Laura Ohlman via Unsplash

Preserving Your Leather Goods
2026-04-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd, Tamworth, NH, 03886, United States
Leather bags, ball gloves, belts, boots, bridles and more… Leather has been an important human resource for thousands of years, and is still an important byproduct of farming to this day. Participants will learn how to select the right leather for their needs and how leather is classified. Attendees will also learn how to preserve and protect leather products during a hands-on workshop. Leather cleaners and conditioners will be provided. Leather samples will be available, but participants may bring their own items to use.
$5 | FREE for members*
Ages 12 and above; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Space is limited; preregistration is required.
REGISTER NOW
Additional ways to register: Call (603) 323-7591 | Email
*Remick Ramblers and Museum Maven levels only.
Not sure if your membership is current? Give us a call at (603) 323-7591.
Registration & Cancellation Policies:
https://www.remickmuseum.org/contact-find-us/policies

Inspired by this event! Quality tools and leather care products are now available in the museum store for purchase during the workshop or at any time.

BOOT IMAGE: HANS VIA UNSPLASH

From Landscape to Foodscape: Soil Enhancements & Composting for Your Garden
2026-04-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd, Tamworth, NH, 03886, United States
Quality soil is the foundation for a healthy garden or landscape. Explore the science of soil to better understand how you can conserve and rebuild quality soil for your agricultural and landscape needs. Participants will also learn about different composting techniques to build their own soil enhancements to divert food waste from the landfill while also reducing the need for commercial compost.
This program takes place indoors and outdoors, and includes a guided tour of the Remick gardens (weather dependent).
Class leader: Jim Cruickshank, Remick Program Manager

FREE for members | $5 for nonmembers
For ages 16+, ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Preregistration is appreciated; walk-ins are welcome.
For more information, call (603) 323-7591 or email info@remickmuseum.org.
REGISTER NOW

Cultivate resiliency in your backyard — join us for one or more From Landscape to Foodscape sessions.
Reimagine your landscape as a foodscape. Learn about different ideas and strategies for using edible plants to create new yard designs that can provide many benefits, including increased biodiversity, self-produced food, reduced maintenance inputs, and soil and water conservation.
This series is aimed at creating resiliency against rising prices at the supermarket, as well as providing healthful, nutritious fruits and vegetables from your backyard. Additional Saturday sessions:
March 21 Seed Starting
May 16 Introduction to Container Gardening

Image: Edward Howell via Unsplash

“Wet Paint Tamworth” at Remick
2026-04-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Tamworth, New Hampshire
Wet Paint Tamworth returns to Remick on Friday, April 24 (times listed are approximate)! This 7th annual painters’ retreat, organized by The Preserve at Chocorua, provides professional artists with a collective and immersive time to paint outdoors, en plein air. This year’s event takes place Thursday, April 23–Saturday, April 25 (daily schedule). Each day of the retreat, the group gathers at various scenic and sought-out locations across Tamworth, including Remick. While on-site, the artists welcome visitors to observe them as they paint and enjoy interacting with interested onlookers. It’s always a special time at the farmstead, and the resulting paintings allow us and visitors to see this historic site through the artists’ perspectives.
As a group, the painters are encouraged to paint at a pre-selected site on a given day. Some choose to paint at Remick on an additional day. Over the course of this annual event, numerous artists have let us know that Remick is their preferred spot to paint during the retreat due to its variety of inspiring subject matter: scenery, architecture, pond, twisting paths, animals, birds, Mt. Chocorua…
Paintings done during the retreat will be on public display in The Hayford Barn at The Preserve, Thursday, April 23–Saturday, April 25. A portion of all sales will benefit the NH Food Bank’s Summer Nutrition Program, which provides food for kids during their summer break. (Remick was pleased to be able to provide a meal boxing space for this program in 2025.)

Beginning Birding
2026-05-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd, Tamworth, NH, 03886, United States
Learn all about backyard birding on the Remick farmstead! Participants will take a leisurely stroll around the Binsack Trail and historic farmstead grounds to learn about bird behavior and physiology, migration, and bird watching basics.
Activity length: 45–60 minutes.
A limited number of small binoculars will be available to borrow; feel free to bring your own.
This is an outdoor program; participants should be prepared for the weather conditions of that day, rain or shine.
$5 | FREE for members*
*Remick Ramblers and Museum Maven levels only.
All ages; ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Spots are limited; preregistration is required.
Dress for the weather and ground conditions of the day.

Ways to register: Online | Call (603) 323-7591 | Email | On-site at the front desk no later than 10:45 a.m.

RELATED ACTIVITIES
+ Marion Miles Remick Bird Walk, Saturday, May 23 | 11:00 a.m.

Cancelled: “The Flat Iron Lot” presented by Pontine Theatre
2026-05-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd, Tamworth, NH, 03886, United States
CANCELLED!
Don’t miss this special springtime event! We are pleased to welcome back Portsmouth’s Pontine Theatre to Tamworth, with a timely story about a fictional New Hampshire town as it celebrates its 250th birthday.
The Flat Iron Lot
Experience an original stage adaptation of Alice Brown’s short story “The Flat Iron Lot,” published in 1899. (The elder Dr. Remick was age 33 when this story was published, in his 5th year of practicing medicine.) Set in the fictional town of Tiverton — based on Brown’s hometown of Hampton Falls, NH — the story chronicles a rural New England community’s celebration of its 250th birthday. With fits and starts, contention and compromise, the residents organize historical reenactments, a grand parade, and speeches from civic leaders and the town’s beloved, unofficial historian. In the end, the townspeople enjoy a reinvigorated sense of civic pride and appreciation for the shared heritage that binds them as a community.
The story is an apt microcosm of the ambitions, struggles and ideals of our upcoming national observance of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
LISTEN TO Pontine Theatre discussing this performance with New Hampshire Public Radio’s Rick Ganley on March 11, 2026.
A “Flat Iron Lot” (or flatiron) is a distinctively triangular piece of land created by the intersection of roads at an acute angle. Often called a wedge or point lot, this shape resembles an old-fashioned clothes iron, making it prime, albeit challenging, real estate for unique, angular buildings like New York’s famous Flatiron Building. Source: Google search.

+ Alice Brown (December 5, 1857 – June 21, 1948) was an American novelist, poet and playwright, best known as a writer of local-color stories. Born in Hampton Falls, New Hampshire, Ms. Brown graduated from Robinson Female Seminary in Exeter in 1876. She later worked as a teacher for five years, but moved to Boston to write full-time in 1884. — Bio and photo source: Wikipedia.

Pontine’s Co-Artistic Directors and performers, Marguerite Mathews and Greg Gathers, have developed a special fondness for searching out rich, historical literary gems and bringing them to life for audiences throughout the region. Pontine’s shows often feature antique stage techniques, including rolling panoramas, puppetry, and toy theatre figures to bring stories alive onstage. Mr. Gathers creates all the props and sets used in the theatre’s productions.

$10 | $5 for members*
Ages 14 and above; interested and patient attendees under age 14 are welcome.
Space is limited; preregister early to ensure your spot.
The program is approximately 60 minutes long.
Following the performance, view the theatre staging and props, and interact with the artists.
PURCHASE TICKETS
MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT (Remick Ramblers and Museum Maven levels): All ticketing is charged at the $10 ticket price; Remick membership discount will be refunded for both online and in-person sales once membership status is confirmed.
Not sure if your membership is current? Give us a call at (603) 323-7591.
Additional ways to purchase tickets: Call (603) 323-7591 | Email | On-site, while tickets remain
*Remick Ramblers and Museum Maven levels only.
Not sure if your membership is current? Give us a call at (603) 323-7591.
Registration & Cancellation Policies

This event is part of our Spring at the Farmstead schedule.

ABOUT PONTINE THEATRE

“Pontine Theatre is a small miracle. The theater has used puppets, mime and stagecraft to convey visions of the past to modern audiences for more than 35 years. Artistic Directors Marguerite Mathews and Greg Gathers conspire to fascinate the contemporary mind with original works based on the stories and literature of New England. There’s really nothing else like it anywhere.” ~ NH Magazine
“Since 1977, Pontine Theatre has been an active participant in the development of actor-based theatre, creating work that is engaging, innovative and original. Co-Artistic Directors, Marguerite Mathews and Gregory Gathers have produced over fifty original works. Creating and performing these works, Pontine has introduced their unique form of theatre to audiences throughout New England, transforming audience interest in gestural theatre, puppetry, toy theatre and storytelling into enthusiasm for this distinctive synthesis of forms.
“In choosing projects for our at-home performance series and subsequent tours, we endeavor to reflect the interests of the audiences we serve. We are fortunate to live and work in a region with a particularly rich history and a citizenry deeply interested in this legacy. As other cultural organizations work to preserve historic landmarks and significant architecture, we have dedicated many of our performances to celebrating classic works of New England literature: some well-known, others obscure gems. We also create works based on original research that explore various aspects of New England culture and history.
“…Our intimately-scaled chamber productions are an ideal fit for the small-town audiences…. The intimate scale of our productions reflects an aesthetic choice to magnify the theatrical power and artistic integrity of our work through concentrated attention to the details of each element comprising the whole.”
“…art has the capacity to reach us on multiple levels at the same time. It’s much more than an intellectual experience, it’s also an emotional experience, can be a spiritual experience, can even be a physical experience. And there are very few times in life when all those aspects of our nature are brought together in the same place and we’re made aware of it. And I think it makes for a very deep bonding experience between actors and audience and between audience members. The fact that that performance happens only in that moment with everybody’s cooperation — it’s priceless. It’s absolutely priceless.” ~ Greg Gathers, Co-Artistic Director of Pontine Theatre

From Landscape to Foodscape: Introduction to Container Gardening
2026-05-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd, Tamworth, NH, 03886, United States
Short on time? Limited by space? Hampered by poor soil?
If you answer “yes” to any of these challenges, container gardening might just be for you! Join us as we learn how to grow container-sized fruits and vegetables to maximize your summer harvest. From apartment balcony gardens to driveway container pots to even a more formal backyard potager plan, you’ll learn how to choose the right-sized container and select appropriate plants as you work to create some food resiliency during these challenging times and reap healthy benefits along the way.
This program takes place indoors and outdoors and includes a hands-on activity in the Remick gardens.
Workshop leader: Cara Sutherland, Remick Executive Director

FREE for members | $5 for nonmembers
For ages 16+, ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Preregistration is appreciated; walk-ins are welcome.
For more information, call (603) 323-7591 or email info@remickmuseum.org.
REGISTER NOW

Cultivate resiliency in your backyard — join us for each From Landscape to Foodscape session.
This series is aimed at creating resiliency against rising prices at the supermarket, as well as providing healthful, nutritious fruits and vegetables from your backyard.
March 21 Seed Starting
April 18 Soil Enhancements & Composting for Your Garden

Image: Markus Spiske via Unsplash

Marion Miles Remick Bird Walk
2026-05-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd, Tamworth, NH, 03886, United States
During this guided walk, you’ll discover for yourself the Remick property’s vital role in the lives of migratory birds.
Marion Miles Remick (1906–1980) lived on this site from her marriage to Doc Remick in 1929 until her death. In addition to her interests in flower gardening, cats, and horse racing, Marion enjoyed birdwatching.
Marion’s interest in birding may have been encouraged by the grounds where she once lived, which provide a sweeping landscape and a variety of bird habitats, including forests, fields and open water. Avid birders have spotted at least 89 bird species on the Remick grounds — see a sample list on eBird. Learn more about Marion and the “birds of Remick” with your interpretive guide while enjoying the expansive property.
The anniversary of Marion’s birth takes place on May 28 — 120 years ago. This activity is one way we honor her contribution to our site’s history, often overshadowed by our wider story. While on-site, view a few of Marion’s birding items from the museum’s collection.
Activity length: 45–60 minutes.
Binoculars are recommended; dress for outdoor weather and changing conditions underfoot.
Terrain: gravel paths, uneven grassy fields and inclines.
$5 | FREE for members*
*Remick Ramblers and Museum Maven levels only.
For ages 12+, ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Spots are limited; preregistration is required.
Ways to register: Online | Call (603) 323-7591 | Email | On-site at the front desk no later than 10:45 a.m.
Dress for the weather and ground conditions of the day.
Registration & Cancellation Policies

Marion’s birding guides — complete with handwritten notes — and binoculars can be seen in her office area of the mid-century-style apartment she shared with her husband, Doc Remick.

Marion and Doc Remick. Date and location unknown.

RELATED ACTIVITIES

A deeper dive into Marion’s world:
+ Visit the Marion Miles Remick Memorial Garden, located in front of the Museum Barn.
+ Walk through the modest 2nd-floor apartment Marion shared with Doc Remick for 51 years (including her small kitchen—complete with a wood stove, her hallway office, and the hand-painted “wallpaper” she commissioned for their den). The apartment is located in the Museum Center.
+ Beginning Birding, Saturday, May 2, 11:00 a.m.
