Events for July 2015
Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce
Jun 1 - Sep 7    Prehistoric Menagerie
Prehistoric Menagerie, a group of sculptures by New Hampshire artist Bob Shannahan, will take visitors back in time as they discover these life-size sculptures of prehistoric animals arranged in the natural environment outside the museum. Each animal is beautifully sculpted from local plants, and blends into the grasses and woods around the museum’s David Goudy Science Park.

The Museum is open daily from 10a.m. to 5p.m.
Date: June 1, 2015
Website: http://montshire.org
Location: Montshire Museum of Science
One Montshire Road
Norwich, VT 05055
Contact: Beth Krusi, 802-649-2200
EMail: montshire@montshire.org
Date/Time Details: June 1, 2015 to September 7, 2015 10a.m. to 5p.m.
Fees/Admission: $16 for adults, $13 for children 2-17, free for members and children under 2.
Jul 4    Old Vermont 4th at Billings Farm & Museum
July 4: Old Vermont 4th A patriotic family celebration featuring the reading of the Declaration of Independence, an historic debate, wagon rides, making 1890 flags, spelling bees, sack races, and lots more.
Date: July 4, 2015
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.billingsfarm.org
Location: Billings Farm & Museum Route 12N & Old River Road GPS: 69 Old River Road Woodstock, VT 05091
Contact: 802-457-2355
EMail: info@billingsfarm.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, July 4, 2014 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Adults: $14, seniors: $13, Children ages 5 -15: $8, ages 3 & 4: $4, 2 & under free.
Jul 11    Super Science Day: Up, Up, and Away!

Spend the day experimenting with the physics and fun of air. Make kites to fly outside in Science Park and capture the power of air by building gliders, rockets, and parachutes at the Science Discovery Lab. It promises to be an uplifting day!

Date: July 11, 2015
Time: 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.montshire.org/programs/detail/super-science-day-up-up-and-away-exploring-how-things-move-
Location: Montshire Museum of Science
Contact: Beth Krusi
EMail: beth.krusi@montshire.org
Fees/Admission: Free with Museum admission: $16 for adults, $13 for children 2-17, free for members and children under 2 years of age.
Jul 18    Outdoor Sculpture Drop-in Workshop
Join Prehistoric Menagerie sculptor Bob Shannahan at this drop-in workshop program as he demonstrates how to create life-size prehistoric animals using natural materials. Meet the artist, learn his step-by-step process, and give it a try! Frames and building materials will be on hand. Try sculpting a small, prehistoric multi toed-horse, similar to the ones on display in Prehistoric Menagerie. Free with museum admission, stop in anytime between noon and 4pm.

The Musuem is open daily 10a.m. to 5p.m.
Date: July 18, 2015
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://montshire.org
Location: Montshire Museum of Science
One Montshire Road
Norwich, VT 05055
Contact: Beth Krusi, 802-649-2200
EMail: montshire@montshire.org
Date/Time Details: July 18, 2015; 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Fees/Admission: $16 for adults, $13 for children 2-17, free for members and children under 2.
Jul 19    National Ice Cream Day at Billings Farm & Museum
July 19: National Ice Cream Day Help make and sample four flavors of ice cream as we celebrate the great American dessert. Horse-drawn wagon rides.
Date: July 19, 2015
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.billingsfarm.org
Location: Billings Farm & Museum Route 12N & River Road GPS: 69 Old River Road Woodstock, VT 05091
Contact: 802-457-2355
EMail: info@billingsfarm.org
Date/Time Details: Sunday, July 19, 2015 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Adults: $14, seniors: $13, children ages 5-15 $8, ages 3 & 4: $4, 2 & under free.
Jul 25    Super Science Day: Nature Up Close

Outside, explore Montshire's forests, fields, and riverbanks—inside, take a closer look at the Museum's resident frogs, turtles, fish, bees, and ants. Spend the day participating in activities that will have you examining our natural history collections, interacting with the live animals exhibits, and exploring nature throughout the 100 acre museum.

Date: July 25, 2015
Time: 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.montshire.org/programs/detail/super-science-day-nature-up-close
Location: Montshire Museum of Science, 1 Montshire Road, Norwich VT 05055
Contact: Beth Krusi
EMail: beth.krusi@montshire.org
Fees/Admission: Free with Museum admission: $16 for adults, $13 for children 2-17, free for members and children under 2 years of age.