By Wendy Post —
On May 11, the Newark Valley Historic Society celebrated the blooming of the bluebells on the Sycamore Trails at the Bement-Billings Farmstead. This free family event offered nature walks and activities for all ages.
Visitors took interest in the flute playing by Ed Nizalowski. Provided photo.
Included were tames and crafts, Bluebell nature walks, free plans and seedlings, snack bar sales of food and beverages, free door prize drawings, free heritage recipes, a Black Powder display, a Lace making demonstration, and much more.
Traditional Crafts at the Bement-Billings Farmstead, and during “Bluebell Day”. Photo credit: Sister Chirya.
The Shuttles & Spindles Guild offered a display, showing the progression of spinning wheels from the 1800’s to the present, and the Tappan-Spaulding Public Library hosted a Story Walk scavenger hunt.
George Cummings is pictured with the Black Powder Guild’s display in the Herrick Barn. Provided photo.
For more information on NVHS events, visit www.nvhistory.org/.
Diana Schaffer, Mary Ellen Leake, and Wendy Scannapieco are pictured with free plants. Provided photo.
Visitors took interest in the flute playing by Ed Nizalowski. Provided photo.
The Ring Toss provided fun for guests! Provided photo.
Traditional Crafts at the Bement-Billings Farmstead, and during “Bluebell Day”. Photo credit: Sister Chirya.
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