Do you love museums? Have you ever wondered how an exhibit is created? Spend a day “behind the scenes” digging through the archives at Rokeby Museum, examining our historic collection, and creating your very own exhibit. Learn how... Read More
There are at least 44 million descendants of enslaved individuals alive today, but slavery separated families, erased names, and obscured facts. The 10 Million Names Project, recently launched by American Ancestors and its partners,aims to connect the family stories of these... Read More
Registration for virtual book discussions is free. When you register, you will receive a ZOOM link email a few days before each discussion. Attendance at all three discussions is not required to register.
Presentation by Ellen Thompson, Project Manager. Vermont Sampler Initiative. Join us and meet the young ladies of eighteenth-century Vermont who tell us of their stories in the samplers they stitched. The presentation will consider their place in history,... Read More
We reopen May 10 and look forward to welcoming you back to Rokeby. Our 2025 season exhibit, Inspired by Nature: The Women Artists of Rokeby, will be on display in our first-floor gallery. We have many exciting programs... Read More
Live Music. Food & Drink Tastings. Silent Auction. All to benefit Rokeby Museum’s educational programming and preservation of collections and buildings. Music with the MuseumThursday, May 29, 2025, 6:00 pmFerrisburgh Community Center (Town Hall)Cost: $30 Members,* $45 Non-members Rokeby... Read More
Join us to celebrate Vermont’s wooly heritage! This family-friendly event will feature sheep petting (Hands and Heart Farm), kid’s crafts, historic spinning and weaving, printing press demonstrations (A Revolutionary Press), history farm tours, and more! Bring non-perishable donations... Read More
Join us for FREE admission to celebrate Juneteenth.
Are you interested in curation? Have you ever wondered how a museum builds its exhibit? Join Rokeby Museum's Interim Director Joan Gorman for a talk on how Rokeby constructed its newest exhibit, Inspired by Nature: The Women Artists... Read More
Particpate in reading Douglass’ historic speech.
Presentation by Mark Kelley, author of An Uncommon Woman: The Life of Lydia Hamilton Smith. Smith was a mixed-race businesswoman in Lancaster, PA, who, for 25 years, engaged in a committed interracial relationship with abolitionist congressman Thaddeus Stevens. Together, they worked... Read More
July 14 - 25 (Mon.–Fri.)9:00 am–1:30 pmAges 9–13 Cost: Pay what you can ($450 suggested per camper); Bring your own lunch; snacks are included. Join Rokeby Museum for a two-week experience that combines art, nature, and hands-on history. Play fun games as... Read More
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