Cobblestone Farm Museum

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Cobblestone Farm Museum

A 1840s era Greek Revival Style Farmhouse Museum. We offer interpretive programs, guided tours and a Built for Dr. Benajah Ticknor, a U.S. Naval Surgeon.

At it's height, the farm contained 400 acres. It was owned by three families: Ticknors, Booths and Campbells. It was given to the City of Ann Arbor in 1974 by George and Mary Campbell for use as a museum. We are a 501c3 organization.

10/31/2021

We may not be having our annual Halloween Harvest event this year but if you stop by the Farmhouse, you may see some SpOoKy things lurking about the windows! 👻

Feel free to take a peek in the windows as you walk around the grounds. We can’t wait to see you all when our events resume!

Happy Halloween! 🎃

08/13/2021

The black bunting you see hanging on our museum was a common symbol of grief and mourning in nineteenth century America.

We hang this bunting today in memory of George Taylor, President of the Cobblestone Farm Association and long-time volunteer.

On Monday, August 9, 2021, we lost a dear friend and colleague when George passed suddenly in his home. George was an ever-present friendly face around the farm, and if you are a regular visitor to our museum and grounds, it is likely that you met him at some point.

We can think of no better tribute than to adorn the museum he so loved with this nineteenth century symbol of our grief in his passing.

A Memorial and Celebration of Life will be held at Cobblestone Farm on August 21, 2021, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to the Cobblestone Farm Association or a charity of your choice.

If you would like to make a donation to the Cobblestone Farm Association in George’s memory, you can do so at the following link:

https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/cobblestonemuseum?locale.x=en_US

01/29/2020

We just posted more information about our Winter Evening event! If you've ever wondered what an early 1850s seance was like, be sure to stop by Cobblestone Farm on February 8th from 5-9 PM. Our interpreters will also be exploring other facets of spiritualism in the mid 19th century including tarot cards and hypnotism.

If you'd like to receive a discounted ticket rate, email Cobblestone Farm at [email protected]!

12/07/2019

Stop by tomorrow from 12-4 PM for Country Christmas! We’ll have the house open with 1850s Christmas celebrations put on by our living historians. Join in on singing Christmas carols and playing parlor games. The kitchen will be busy with cooking Christmas fare. We’ll also have crafts and activities for the young (and young at heart) in the barn!

10/30/2019

We know, Halloween is tomorrow BUT it's important to start looking ahead to the upcoming holidays! Thinking of something fun to do with the family?

Well, mark your calendars and join us for Country Christmas on December 8th from Noon to 4 PM ❄️

10/20/2019

Come on by! We have a couple more hours left of ! We’ll be here until 4 PM with plenty of activities and demonstrations. 1920s Halloween customs, period music, cooking on the wood stove, and a 1860s seance!

10/15/2019

This Sunday from Noon to 4 PM, join us for a Hallow Harvest celebration at Cobblestone Farm! 👻

Living historians will be stationed throughout the house!
- Visit the kitchen to see cooking demonstrations on the woodstove!
- Visit the sitting room to learn about the 1924 fire, as well as Halloween customs in the 1920s
- Visit the parlor to learn about spiritualism and a 1860s Ann Arbor seance that brought back a cat!
- Visit the girls' room to learn about the ill-fated Ticknor daughters, as well as illness and death in the 1850s

Heritage demonstrations will include:
- Music being played on a dulcimer
- Rag rug weaving
- A 1880s sock machine demonstration

Outdoors we will have games for all ages! A scavenger hunt will be set up throughout the house (prizes included!) and there will be plenty of spooky decorations to get everyone in the Halloween spirit 🎃

Be sure to stop by and join in on the fun!

09/05/2019

We are always looking for volunteers to help us out with our events. No experience necessary - just love for local history, a willingness to learn, and time to spare are all that is needed! Training and resources will be provided.

If you're interested, please feel free to send us a PM!

07/01/2019

We had perfect weather for our Independence Day celebration yesterday!

06/17/2019

Have you ever wondered how Americans celebrated the 4th of July in the 1850s?

Well, it wasn't all that different from how we celebrate it today. Picnics in the mid-19th century became a very popular reprieve from daily life and celebrating America's independence went hand in hand with the pastime. On June 30th, we'll be recreating a 1850s picnic at Cobblestone Farm. Be sure to stop by and see what it was like to celebrate the holiday!

Address

2781 Packard Street
Ann Arbor, MI
48108

Telephone

+17347947120

Website

http://www.cobblestonefarm.org/

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