Fall at the Farmstead

Immerse yourself in distinct stories about our site’s place in Tamworth’s history, amid the backdrop of New England’s celebrated fall foliage.

Colorful things are happening!

Our vibrant history!

Discover a colorful collection of historical tours, a quirky celebration of Halloween, a Tamworth legend, nostalgic Christmas happenings + more...

Join us for a guided Remick history tour: Medical History at the Captain Enoch Remick House, Historic Mural Art, and Doc’s Dairy & Harness Horse History
Enjoy a self-guided tour of the Museum Center and grounds, including our exhibit gardens that highlight three historical eras and medicinal herbs
Build a Fairy House or a Gnome Home during a 4-H program led by UNH Extension
Discover why fall is the perfect time to understand the maple sugaring process
Learn about sustainability through the lens of American literature when NH Humanities returns with another thought-provoking program
Celebrate the season at Remick — Halloween, Haunted History and Scary Saturdays | The Siege of Wolves | Christmastime
Bring a pack-in, pack-out picnic to enjoy on the grounds — numerous picnic tables are available
Follow our colorful postings on Facebook and Instagram

Schedule details below!

See our Calendar for an overview of scheduled dates.

Colorful happenings...

Tours: Guided and Self-guided
Join us for a history-based tour, where you can discover the Remick story one tour at a time.

Tours are available at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday thru September 30.
All guided tours are suitable for ages 12+.

Join us for these guided tours:
- Doc’s Dairy & Harness Horse History Tour* | Wednesday & Friday 11 a.m.
- Historic Mural Art Tour | Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 11 a.m.
- Medical History Tour at the Captain Enoch Remick House | Tuesday–Saturday 1 p.m.
- Self-Guided Tour | Daily 10 a.m.-3 p.m., suitable for all ages. Some activities end October 11.
*This tour focuses on the history of the site, as animals are not being raised on the property at this time.
Exhibit Gardens
The Remick gardens are rooted in history! To assist in helping you think about gardening practices in times past, three distinct vegetable gardens are located in our garden exhibits area, each representing a garden style that was favored during a given period:

Early Republic: 1790s to 1840s
DEFINING FEATURES | Gardening for subsistence; rectangular beds; orderly design; plants in rows; veg/flowers/herbs all growing together in the same bed.

Victorian Garden: 1860s to the turn of the 20th century
DEFINING FEATURES | More decorative, not purely functional; fancy and exotic plant varieties; lush, ornate, patterned design—looks chaotic and overwhelming at first, but has an underlying order known to the gardener; accessories (e.g.: sundials, bird baths, etc.).

Victory Garden: Early 20th century (WWI, WWII)
DEFINING FEATURES | Back to subsistence and functionality over aesthetics, things that can be canned/preserved; everyone chipped in to do their part.

We also grow a Medicinal Herb Garden to help educate visitors about early country doctor history and provide examples of raised-bed and container gardening.

Our Vegetable & Herb Gardens
- As much as possible, we sow heirloom seeds.
- Heirloom seeds are seeds that are open-pollinated and developed before the 1940s, passed down from one generation to the next.
- Heirloom vegetables are not always perfect-looking, but the plants are reliable, adaptable, and give us valuable clues to how our ancestors ate.
- Heirlooms are generally more resistant to adverse growing conditions and are more likely to thrive on their own without chemical fertilization, irrigation or pesticides.
- Each year, we try new varieties of vegetables to see what might work best for our growing conditions or to support a particular educational focus.
Marion Remick Memorial Garden (1996)
A shady, quiet garden located on the street side of the Museum Center Barn, next to our front entrance. It was planted in honor of Marion Remick, “Doc” Remick’s wife, who loved gardening and was a member of the Tamworth Garden Club. The garden’s layout and fencing are based on Marion’s 1930s design.

News from the Gardens
Look for frequent garden news on Facebook and Instagram.
Sep 12 | Fairy Houses and Gnome Homes with 4-H

Join UNH Extension at the Remick farmstead to design and create a whimsical home for a fairy or gnome from found natural materials! Search for natural materials, then build your own wee house on a cardboard base to take home.

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Sep 24–Oct 10 | New! Fall Maple Tour

While maple sugar production is still months away, autumn offers a wonderful opportunity to explore the science behind the sugaring season. Join us Thursday–Saturday for a stroll around the Remick farmstead as we discover the vibrant foliage of our maple trees and learn what’s happening inside the trees as they prepare for winter. Remick-made maple syrup is available for purchase in a variety of everday and holiday containers, while supplies last.

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Sep 26 | NH Humanities—Sustainability: An American Literary History

What is sustainability? And how has American literature shaped our understanding of this concept, in ways both surprising and disturbing? This interactive program begins with a discussion of current ideas about sustainability. Then, we will go back in time to examine Thomas Jefferson’s vision of American agricultural abundance, which he contrasted with an overpopulated and under-resourced Europe.

What is sustainability? And how has American literature shaped our understanding of this concept, in ways both surprising and disturbing?

Held in partnership with the Tamworth History Center

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Oct 1–31 | “BOO!” A Family-friendly Haunting of Remick Museum & Farm

Step inside the Museum Center and take a nostalgic look at the history of Halloween in America. Explore late 19th- and early 20th-century traditions that helped shape the holiday we know today, including the transformation from a night of mayhem into a more family-friendly celebration. Discover the stories behind familiar Halloween symbols, including the popularization of the black cat.

+ Learn how herbal traditions influenced the development of modern medicine.

+ Discover some of New Hampshire’s more frightening tourism destinations.

+ Delve into the literary and cinematic history of Halloween horror.

+ A nostalgic look at Halloween decorations and entertainment from the mid-20th century.

+ Make your way along the Pumpkin Path on the Binsack Trail.

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Image: Julia Raasch via Unsplash
Oct 1- 31 | Haunted History with the Drs. Remick: Eerie Medicine & Spooky Tales

Do you like your frights laced with a little history? Then join your costumed guide for a tour of the historic medical offices once used by the Drs. Remick to uncover grim tales of monsters and horror through the “microscope” of medical history. Visit five distinct medical rooms in the stately (read: “spine-tingling”?) Captain Enoch Remick House, each with a surprisingly spooktacular theme and topic.

Offered Thursday–Saturday, book your appointment today for an afternoon visit (for the faint of heart) or an evening experience (for the historically fearless)! For ages 16+, ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Limited space, preregistration is required.

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Oct 17 | The Witch Cat: Book Reading & Signing

Join local author and illustrator Ann M. Willett for a reading and signing of The Witch Cat, a contemporary Halloween tale set right here in New England. Follow a spellbound cat on an odyssey of tricks and treats where imagination leads the way. Along the journey, watch for snippets of humor and history—there may be a few surprises for those who seek them.

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Oct 24 | Tarot Card Reading Sessions

Step into a space of reflection, intention, and discovery with local transformation coach and tarot reader Marina Biggio. Through an intuitive Tarot and Oracle card reading, Marina offers personalized insights designed to help you gain clarity, set meaningful intentions, and connect with your own inner guidance. One afternoon, limited sessions.

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Oct 31 | Halloween in the Village

On Halloween evening, stop by the Capt. Enoch House (26 Great Hill Rd., across from the Tamworth History Center) during “Halloween in the Village” to see our spooktacular decorations and receive a treat too!

Each October, the Tamworth Outing Club (TOC) hosts two Halloween celebrations in Tamworth Village, offering FREE activities for all ages.

The festivities begin with a community pumpkin carving event on the lawn of the Tamworth History Center before Halloween, featuring pumpkins donated by local farms and businesses. Participants transform pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns, which are used to light the way along Main Street on Halloween night.

During Halloween in the Village (Halloween night), trick-or-treaters follow the jack-o-lantern path to discover welcoming homes and businesses. The evening also features the spine-chilling “Olde MacDonald’s Terror Barn” for thrill-seekers.

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Nov 14 | The Siege of Wolves

A Tamworth legend comes to life... Come curious. Leave with a story of your own.

“The wolves are coming!” Based on Joseph Gilman’s written account of a Tamworth, New Hampshire event that took place on November 14, 1830, we’ll uncover a local legend as we step back in time to this extraordinary day and explore the history, legend, and lore of the Siege of Wolves and its perceived antagonizers. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a nature lover, an explorer, or simply curious about one of Tamworth’s most colorful legends, the event offers a memorable way to connect with the past. Costumed guided tours and self-guided activities.

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Nov 29–Dec 24 | Holiday Open House: Trees & Trimmings

We’re decked out in holiday delights and festive finery! Starting the Saturday after Thanksgiving, step into the glow of the season at Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm each Thursday–Friday through Christmas Eve, and enjoy a nostalgic holiday-time visit filled with a collection of decorated trees—handcrafted and rustic to mid-century and sparkly—and a little old-fashioned Christmas cheer.

Throughout the Museum Center, festive details offer something to discover in every room and around every corner and do a little holiday shopping with special store discounts: 15% for members and 10% for nonmembers!

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Dec 5 | Trees & Trimmings at Remick Museum

Sip on mulled cider as you enjoy a seasonal visit to Remick, where each room of the Museum Center will feature a uniquely trimmed Christmas tree inspired by the exhibit space in which it’s located. Extra trimmings will include festive holiday touches, a make-and-take ornament station, sounds of the season and store discounts.

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