2024  Events at Samels Farm in Williamsburg, MI

​BLACKSMITH CLASS

​SATURDAY, APRIL 27TH  BLACKSMITHING CLASS   8:30-NOON
Join Ted Ewald for hands-on instruction in the art of bending black iron.  The class costs $50.00, and you will go home with an example of blacksmithing.  Come and learn a great skill.
Call Ted to register 231-313-2032

​FARM WORK BEE

​SATURDAY, MAY 18th FARM WORK BEE     9:00-4:00 - FREE
Volunteers will help clean up the farm to get ready for the Visitor Season.  You pick the task: garden work, sweeping, fence repair, painting, set up exhibits.  Lots of fun, and new friends!
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​SPRING OPEN HOUSE

​SUNDAY, JUNE 9th. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING OPEN HOUSE  1:00-4:00   
​Members of the Board will give a review of the past year's activities at 1:30.  Skegemog Raptor Center will present a program at 2:00.  There will be music at 3:00.  Members and Public will then enjoy refreshments, and an Open House with the Board answering questions and demonstrating various farm activities.

​ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING/RECEPTION

​ARCHEOLOGY ARTIFACT ID DAY

SUNDAY  JULY  28TH  ARCHEOLOGY ARTIFACT ID DAY  1:00-4:30    Dr. Charles Cleland    Bring up to 5 items for identification.  Free admission 
 Remember, Donations are always welcome
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​PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

​THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH  PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP  10:00-2:00 - Cost $15.00  
Tour the farm with local photographer, Tom Vranich, and scout out the best spots for your photo-ops.  Get tips on how to take the best pictures. 
Call Tom to register - 231-342-9571

​BLACKSMITH CLASS

​SATURDAY,  SEPTEMBER 21ST BLACKSMITH CLASS (see above)
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​CHILI SUPPER AND BARN DANCE

​SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th  CHILI SUPPER AND BARN DANCE
5:30-8:30  Live music and caller!   Goodwill offering for chili and band.
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​HARVEST GATHERING

​SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6th  HARVEST GATHERING  1:00-4:00
All the buildings will be open, and there will be demonstrations of various farm activities.  There will be food available, music, wagon rides, tours of the woods, archaeological exhibits/lectures, and games.