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GENERAL INFORMATION
The Tilly Foster Farm museum is a preservation, farming and educational endeavor of the Society for the Preservation of Putnam County Antiquities and Greenways (aka Preserve Putnam) and its founder, George Whipple. The 199 acre Farm is located in the Town of Southeast in Putnam County, NY.
Hours of Operation: Admission to the Tilly Foster Farm Museum is free and open to the public seven days a week from 10am – 4pm. Special events, educational programs, tours and other activities are offered Spring through Fall. Check our calendar of events for upcoming programs and activity fees.
Activities: The public is welcome to partake in various passive recreational activities at Tilly Foster Farm: Hiking, Picnicking, Winter Snowshoeing. Fishing. For Pony Rides, contact Meadow Creek Farm: http://www.meadowcreekfarm.net/Contact.html. Special events, education activities, family programs are offered throughout the year.
ABOUT US
The Whipple Foundation / Society for the Preservation of Putnam County Antiquities & Greenways is a 501(c)3 charitable organization operating the Tilly Foster Farm Museum. The goals of the Foundation is to keep Tilly Foster Farm free and open to the people of Putnam County; Make the farm self-sufficient to reduce burden on the taxpayer; build a world class farm museum exhibiting rare and endangered early american farm animals; and finally, to educate the public about farming, local history and animal husbandry.
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