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             2023  Events at Samels Farm in Williamsburg, MI

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​BLACKSMITH CLASS

​SATURDAY, APRIL 22ND  BLACKSMITH CLASS   8:30-NOON
Join Ted Ewald for hands-on instruction in the art of bending black iron.  The class costs $40.00, 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 20th FARM WORK BEE     10:00-2:00 - 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 11th. 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,  which, considering the past two years, will be very short.  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

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​ARCHEOLOGY ARTIFACT ID DAY

SUNDAY  JULY  23RD  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

​SATURDAY, JULY   TBA  PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP  10:00-2:00 - Cost $40.00  
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 23rd.  BLACKSMITH CLASS (see above)
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​CHILI SUPPER AND BARN DANCE

​SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th  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 8th  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.

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      ALL PROGRAMS/EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CDC GUIDELINES


Samels Farm and
Samels Family Heritage Society

Please consider joining our enthusiastic and inspired volunteers to continue the legacy of the Samels Brothers.  We also appreciate donations to help us maintain the buildings and farm equipment.  
Samels Farm
8298 Skegemog Point Road
Williamsburg, MI 49690
Member of Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
​Samels Family Heritage Society
P.O. Box 111
Williamsburg, MI 49690
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