Ross Farm Museum, New Ross, NS
Just back from a short holiday in Nova Scotia. I visited the Ross Farm Museum in New Ross, Nova Scotia. This has been on my to do list for a few years now and I'm so glad I was able to make the trip this summer. Shortly after I arrived I met Walter, cooper68ns, a youTube friend. Walter works at the farm and as his Channel name indicates he is a cooper at least that is one of the many things he does at the farm. I have been looking for a source for Chantecler hatching eggs, the only Canadian registered chicken breed, they have a small flock of them at the farm and Walter gave me a dozen eggs. I have a broody bantam hen and the last clip on this video is the little bantam settling in to brood the eggs.
A link to Walter's cannel:
A link to the Ross Farm Museum website:
A link to the history of the Chantecler breed;
Ross Farm Museum in New Ross, Nova Scotia
Ross Farm Museum is an authentic, living heritage site on Nova Scotia's South Shore. See the farm animals and experience life on a working farm in the 1800s. Chat with the costumed interpreters and hike the scenic nature trail.
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Mona Reeves - One of Ross Farms Living Treasures
People on all continents have used herbal remedies for treatment of ailments since prehistoric times using indigenous plants. In Nova Scotia families still use many old herbal remedies but they are slowly being forgotten. Plants that grow around us each and everyday have many traditional uses that most don't realize. Filmed here at Ross Farm Museum, this video shows just some of the herbs you'll see growing around the farm and around Nova Scotia.
Please consult a physician or a dietitian before consuming or applying any herbal products discussed in this video.
This beautiful video was created by Catherine Brown & Jeffrey Fish of FPS Productions and everyone at Ross Farm would like to thank them for all the hard work! We would also like to thank Mona, Monique and everyone else that took part in this video.
Directed by Catherine Brown & Jeffrey Fish.
Produced by FPS Productions
Post production by Filet Post Production, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
A Summer Look at New Ross Farms. What a place to Visit. New Ross, Nova Scotia.
A Summer Look at New Ross Farms. What a place to Visit. New Ross, Nova Scotia. This is a must for every child, parent, grandparent to visit. This shows the roots of our rural culture. Five stars for sure!
Farm Animals Hands-on @ Ross Farm Museum
The Ross Farm Museum represents rural life 150 years ago and at that time animals played a very important part in all families. The farm animals had to provide many things in order for the farmer and his/her family to maintain a living. They provided food, transportation, clothes and a source of income, just to name a few.
Offered in this hands-on, students have the chance to learn about animal health, what foods they eat and how they were so important to the early settlers. Unlike the farms today with only one or two types of animals, these early farms had many kinds of animals in order to carve a living out of the forest.
These animals included; chickens, ducks, geese, horses, oxen, cows, sheep, pigs, and of course, cats. There is always a variety of ages for each kind of animal, as well. Little lambs play in the fields, chicks scratch for grain in the summer sun and foals run to see just how fast they can go.
Everyday of the year, the farmers here at Ross Farm have to feed and care for their animals. On many of these days there are plenty of helpers to lend a hand. Hands-on groups have the opportunity to feed and clean out the stables of many of these animals, while learning the importance of each one and why this breed is here at Ross Farm. At Ross Farm we have a Heritage Animal Program, keeping animals that fit our time period while helping to maintain these rare breeds. Other facts you will learn include; what is the difference between and ox and a cow, how does the farmer separate the cream from the milk and of course, you will have a chance to milk the family cow.
The farm cats may not be the largest animal on the farm, but they do have to perform an important task. The farm cats receive most of the attention as children play with them throughout the whole area.
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Ross Farm Museum; Nova Scotia's Living Museum of Agriculture offers an exciting hand-on program where children have the opportunity to perform many different tasks, which involve many of the daily chores, on a 19th century farm. Children will learn practical things, from days gone by, so they can distinguish the relationship between themselves and the early setters. By using hand tools, wood fired stoves, or a coal fired forge, students can create their own images of life before modern conveniences, powered by electricity. The experience produced will be a very enjoyable one with memories lasting a life time.
For Further Information
Toll Free: 1-877-689-2210
Fax: 902-689-2264
feenerem@gov.ns.ca
Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides at Ross Farm Museum
Visit the museum during our Winter season and enjoy a wonderful sleigh ride that travels around the farm and alongside lake Lawson. Our sleigh is pulled by our heritage breed French Canadian horses.
Hours
Open Wed - Sun
9:00am - 5:00pm
Admission
Adult $8.00
Senior (65+) $6.00
Students (with Student Card) $6.00
Child (6-17 years) $3.00
5 & Under Free
Family (max. 2 adults) $20.00
For additional information:
Joan Lenihan
1-902-689-2210
1-877-689-2210
rossfarm@novascotia.ca
Preparing Wood for Snowshoes at Ross Farm Museum - Part 1
Part 1 of this video series shows Barry Hiltz, Farm Manager of Ross Farm Museum as he begins splitting a Ash log into what will eventually be a frame for a traditional wooden snowshoe. Barry has been making snowshoes for over 25 years and does a yearly weekend demonstration at the museum showing visitors the process in which they are made. These videos were created to show everyone the work that is done prior to the snowshoe making event. Feel free to ask any questions about the snowshoe making process on here. Visit our website for information on Ross Farm Museum as well as our upcoming events.
Ross Farm Museum
New Ross, Nova Scotia
Call: 902-689-2210
Toll Free: 1-877-689-2210
rossfarm@gov.ns.ca
Ross Farm Museum 2015
I attend a field trip with the children at Ross Farm in New Ross Nova Scotia.
Filmed May 14 2015.
Walter & Nicko's Winter Logging Trip
As a storm started to kick up on January 13th, 2011 Walter and Nicko one of our French Canadian horses were bound for the woods. A long ash log was cut earlier in the day which was to be delivered to the farm workshop. They made their way down over the hill next to Rosebank Cottage passing the old maple tree. After working their way through the woods briefly, they came upon the ash log they were in search of and hooked fast to it.
After chaining up and a few good pulls from Nicko down over a small bank they were on their way to the farm workshop. Pushing through the snow they made their way back up past the old maple, into the farm yard and landed the long next to the shop. This log can be seen in other video's on our YouTube channel as it is split, shaved, steamed and bent to form a snowshoe. Snowshoe making is a yearly winter demonstration that takes place in the farm workshop which was built back in 1870 by the Ross Family.
The wood from this ash log will be used for making snowshoes during our snowshoe making weekend coming up. It will also be used for other projects in the farm workshop such as toboggan making and spoon making demonstrations.
For more information on Ross Farm Museum stop on by our website at
Thanks for watching!
Produced by: Robert Hutt (Charing Cross Productions)
Music by: Richard Fortier (Bach for Guitar)
Photography by: Matthew Gates (Ross Farm Museum)
Ross Farm Museum
New Ross, Nova Scotia
Call: 902-689-2210
Toll Free: 1-877-689-2210
rossfarm@gov.ns.ca
Preparing Wood for Snowshoes at Ross Farm Museum - Part 2
Part 2 of this video series shows Barry Hiltz, Farm Manager of Ross Farm Museum as he finishes splitting a Ash log into what will eventually be a frame for a traditional wooden snowshoe. Barry has been making snowshoes for over 25 years and does a yearly weekend demonstration at the museum showing visitors the process in which they are made. These videos were created to show everyone the work that is done prior to the snowshoe making event. Feel free to ask any questions about the snowshoe making process on here. Visit our website for information on Ross Farm Museum as well as our upcoming events.
Ross Farm Museum
New Ross, Nova Scotia
Call: 902-689-2210
Toll Free: 1-877-689-2210
rossfarm@gov.ns.ca
A visit to Ross Farm Museum in Winter
Ross Farm in New Ross Nova Scotia is a 200 year ole heritage farm that is now a museum. Busy in summer, it is still a fun place to see in the winter.
Wrinter Frolic at New Ross Farms
JANUARY 2017: We traveled to the Ross Farm Museum in New Ross, Nova Scotia to check out their Winter Frolic. What a great time, we learned, we enjoyed, we ate.
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episode15 New Ross Farm Museum Part 2
Jennifer gets a lesson from a blacksmith on how to give metal a braided look. We go back to the cottage to try the molasses taffy.
Canadian Horses - Disc Harrowing at Ross Farm Museum
Here is a short video of Lyndon working with our new team of French Canadian horses. The disc harrows that he is sitting on being pulled behind the horses is used to break up the ground after plowing.
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200th Anniversary in New Ross - woodsman competition
AUGUST 2016: We had a chance to take in the woodsman competition on the New Ross Community Fairgrounds during the New Ross - 200th Anniversary in the community of New Ross-A Hidden Gem, Nova Scotia.
It Looks Like The Future, But It Feels Like The Past by Doctor Turtle
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Quilting Party in Rose Bank Cottage
Years ago, quilting bees provided the women of a community the opportunity to meet together to share stories and experiences, swap recipes and sewing tips, and to offer support and friendship. Every year at Ross Farm Museum we hold a quilting bee of our own that allows people to come out and join in on the experience of quilt making. Joyce Hiltz, Garden and Costume Manager has been working at the museum for almost 40 years and is a wealth of knowledge when is comes to many skills such as quilt making. In this video she explains a about the process and the history behind quilt making while she works on one here at the museum.
Ross Farm Museum
New Ross, Nova Scotia
Call: 902-689-2210
Toll Free: 1-877-689-2210
rossfarm@gov.ns.ca
Ross Farm Museum Hands-on Promo
Ross Farm Museum; Nova Scotia's Living Museum of Agriculture offers an exciting hand-on program where children have the opportunity to perform many different tasks, which involve many of the daily chores, on a 19th century farm. Children will learn practical things, from days gone by, so they can distinguish the relationship between themselves and the early setters. By using hand tools, wood fired stoves, or a coal fired forge, students can create their own images of life before modern conveniences, powered by electricity. The experience produced will be a very enjoyable one with memories lasting a life time.
At present, the museum offers eight different hands-on programs. Each of these educational tools will be described briefly, to assist students in making their decision in which program they would like to take part in.
All participants including students, teachers, and parents will find it to be a very enjoyable and educational experience.
Let Ross Farm serve you with this unique opportunity of hands-on learning.
Enjoying education, while learning this real, living history experience will support classroom discussions on the early setters in Nova Scotia.
For Further Information
Toll Free: 1-877-689-2210
Fax: 902-689-2264
feenerem@gov.ns.ca
Generations to Generations - Living Treasures - Part 1
Produced by Charing Cross Production in cooperation with Ross Farm Museum, this video was created to show a grandfather passing on the skill of yoke making to his grandson. Watch as Brandon and his grandfather Roy work together to create a yoke, an item that secures a team of oxen together and allows farm equipment and machinery to be pulled by them. It's extremely important to keep skills such as yoke making alive by passing them on to the younger generations. We thank Brandon & Roy Levy for allowing us to capture this great skill being passed down as well as Robert Hutt of Charing Cross Productions for doing such a great job on the video. This is a 3 part video series so stay tuned as part 2 will be posted very shortly!