Rokeby Museum opens once a month, with special talk on Jan. 24

The Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh will open for one day a month, January through March. This month, stop by on Jan. 24 for free entry.

Rokeby Museum’s virtual book group to gather January-March

Read up and join the Rokeby Museum virtual book group that starts on Jan. 20.

There are book clubs, cards and more in Ferrisburgh this month

The Ferrisburgh Grange “King Pede” card parties are scheduled for the Saturdays of Jan. 3, 17, and 31.

Rokeby offers craft day and free entry

Happy holidays from Rokeby Museum! Free entry and craft-day on Friday, Dec. 19.

Rokeby Museum appoints new Executive Director

Revell joins Rokeby from the Valdez Museum & Historical Archive in Alaska, where she spent fourteen years as Interim Executive Director and Curator of Education and Public Programs.

Rokeby Museum nets a $1 million donation

“This extraordinary act of generosity confirms what many of us believe. Rokeby’s message is not only vital — it’s enduring.”

Community forum: What fool bakes a pie in 90-degree heat for strangers?

This isn’t an article about museums or history. It’s about something simpler. Something sweeter. It’s about pie.

Rokeby Museum opens its doors for two free Saturdays

What was the Undergroud Railroad? Find out at Rokeby Museum on Free Winter Saturdays. Saturday, Feb. 15, and Saturday, March 15, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Experience a 19th-Century séance at Rokeby

Returning to Rokeby Museum Oct. 25 and 26 is the annual spiritualism play. This year’s play, “Spirits of Rokeby: Voices from the Summer Land,” features a new script inspired by Rokeby and Vermont’s spiritualist history.

Varner steps down from Rokeby Museum

Rokeby Museum’s Executive Director, Dr. Lindsay Varner, announced her departure effective Oct. 31. Starting Nov. 1, the current Visitor Services Coordinator, Joan Gorman, will serve as Interim Director, ensuring the Museum’s continued operations and suppo … (read more)

Rokeby Museum to host pie and ice cream social

Having a great day is as easy as pie at Rokeby Museum’s annual Pie & Ice Cream Social this Sunday, August 11, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Volunteers needed for Rokeby Bat Census Team

Each July the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife deploys community scientists to conduct a census of established bat colonies.

Rokeby Museum opens with new main exhibit

“Seeking Freedom: The Underground Railroad and the Legacy of an Abolitionist Family” immerses visitors in the history of the Underground Railroad and the struggle for freedom.

Music with the Museum returns to Rokeby

To raise funds for Rokeby Museum’s Education Department, the organization will host the second annual Music with the Museum on Thursday, May 30, at 6 p.m., at the Ferrisburgh Town Hall and Community Center.

Rokeby Museum fund drive continues

Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh is in the midst of its annual fund drive, with a goal of $40,000. 

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