Old Stone House Museum & Historic Village

09/02/2026

We invite you to take part in the Old Stone House Museum & Historic Village's 2026 Autumn Fundraiser Raffle. Every ticket purchased directly supports the preservation of this beloved historic site, helping to protect its buildings, collections, community and children's programs for years to come.

By entering, you're not just getting the chance to win one of the beautiful handcrafted prizes—you're investing in the Old Stone House Museum and helping us share the stories it holds for generations to come.

Prizes include a handcrafted wooden paddle and bowl, hand-braided rug, king-sized Amish-made quilt, and more!

Tickets are 1 for $25 or 3 for $50

Learn more @ https://oldstonehousemuseum.org/oshmraffle

09/02/2026

Experience Alexander Twilight like Never Before!
Sunday, September 27

Brought to life by enthusiastic and entertaining communicator of science and facts, Bobby Farlice-Rubio! Step back in time and experience Brownington as students did in the mid-1800s—under the tutelage of Alexander Twilight at the Orleans County Grammar School.

This is a living history experience for a limited class size. This program is for adults and children ages 10 and up. Registration is required.

Stars Stories & Birthday Celebration
—Open to All—

The evening opens to the public for a festive celebration including birthday cake, provided by Sweet Penguin, and “Star Stories” on Prospect Hill with Bobby Farlice-Rubio. Pre-registration is not required for the Star Stories and birthday cake celebration, but getting your early bird ticket is encouraged.

Cake Served (while supplies last) - 6:30p

Stars Stories after Sunset

Learn more @ https://oldstonehousemuseum.org/event/night-with-twilight/

08/31/2026

Fourth Annual Fall Fiber Faire
Old Stone House Museum & Historic Village
109 Old Stone House Road, Brownington, VT
September 19, 2026 • 10:00 AM–4:30 PM
10:00 AM - Keynote Address, Brownington Church
Crafting Activism from the American Revolution to Today - at the Brownington Congregational Church, featuring speaker Montpelier resident and artist Eve Jacobs-Carnahan.
Eve will explore how fiber arts have been used as a form of social activism from the American Revolution to today. She will share how her Knit Democracy Together project sparked civic dialogue and demonstrate how fiber arts can bridge history with modern-day activism.
Bring your walking shoes and stay for a full day of Fiber Arts and fall splendor in our Historic Village
Vendor and Demonstrator faire follows the keynote from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM, featuring a rich diversity of Vermont fiber artists and makers.
The Museum will host a first-floor Open House throughout the day.
The Vermont State House sculpture will be on display along with our new exhibit, Fiber Arts Under Foot, and artists from the Burke Rug Hookers Guild.
Get Hands-On!
There are many opportunities to try your hand at fiber arts during this year's Faire. Some workshops require pre-registration, while others are available as drop-in activities right at the artist's display.
A few highlights include:
Basket Maker, Tracie Quirion, will offer a Tiny Treasure Basket workshop right at her display on the Grammar School green. Participants can create a tiny basket perfect for holding a gift card, a few sweet treats, or dried flowers in approximately a 1/2 hour. $10 materials fee.
At the Homestead, Weaver Deb Henry will invite visitors to try their hand at weaving on a backstrap loom.
1:00 PM, artist Anna Overmoyer will present a talk at the Brownington Church about her environmental, upcycled work creating recycled rugs followed by a workshop (for pre-registered participants, register on our website at www.oldstonehousemuseum.org) for those who would like to explore her rug-making techniques firsthand.
2pm, Storyteller Tara McGowan will be telling Fiber Stories from Around the World in the Lawrence Barn.
Children and Adults are invited to bring their stuffed animals and dog toys to our "nurse" menders at our Stuffed Animal Repair Hospital.
Come for the keynote, stay for the Faire—bring your curiosity and go home inspired for the winter months!
See you on Saturday, September 19th at the Old Stone House.

08/24/2026

08/18/2026

Families w children ages 4 to 12 -Come join us for Kids’ Friday this coming Friday, August 21st. We will be at the Alexander Twilight Homestead from 10:30-12:30 for our final summer drop-in.

We will celebrate the season w a hearty harvest soup (while it lasts). Please bring bowls, spoons and plates to limit our use of disposables.

Parking remains on the Grammar School green or at the Twilight House parking area, 109 Old Stone House Rd. Please no parking on the museum green.

The Alexander Twilight Homestead is the small building set back from the road directly next door to the Old Stone House museum and directly across Old Stone House Rd. from the Lawrence Barn.

We will be bringing out some crafts and heritage projects along w our historic games for your family to enjoy.
Drop-in ( no registration necessary)
$5 suggested donation.

08/10/2026

Old Stone House Day is right around the corner—Get your discounted 'early-bird' tickets while you can!

Join us in celebrating 190 years of the Old Stone House on Sunday, Aug 16 with lunch by Brownington Ladies Aid, live music, historic games, heritage craft vendors, our famous pie auction and more!

Full open house of the museum—explore all four floors!

Early Bird Tickets – $10 per car*
Day of Admission – $15 per car
*Early Bird Tickets available through Aug 12
FREE ADMISSION FOR MUSEUM MEMBERS