Tilly Foster Farm Museum facts for kids
2004 image of Tilly Foster Farm
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| Location | State Route 312, Brewster |
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| Type | farm museum |
| Collection size | Farm animals, equipment |
The Tilly Foster Farm Museum was a special place in Brewster, New York. It was like a living history book about farms! This museum closed its doors in December 2013. For a while, a group called The Society for the Preservation of Putnam County managed it. But in 2014, they gave the farm back to the Putnam County Government, which owns the land.
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Rare Farm Animals at Tilly Foster
The Tilly Foster Farm Museum was once famous for its collection of rare farm animals. These were not just any animals; they were special breeds that are hard to find today.
Some of the unique animals that lived there included:
- Randall Cattle: A rare type of cow.
- Donkeys: Friendly, long-eared animals.
- American Rabbits: A specific breed of rabbit.
- Pilgrim Geese: A type of goose known for its calm nature.
- Indian Runner Ducks: Ducks that stand upright and run instead of waddle.
- Narragansett Turkeys: A heritage breed of turkey.
All these special farm animals were sold after the museum closed. They moved to new homes away from the property.
Other Cool Collections to See
Even though the farm museum part has changed, there are still interesting things to see at the Tilly Foster Farm property.
Antique Farm Equipment
- The Putnam County Antique Machinery Association keeps its amazing collections at Tilly Foster Farm.
- You can see old farm equipment, cool tractors, and other tools farmers used long ago.
- They also have old gas engines. This collection is still open for visitors at the farm.
Rock and Roll History Museum
- The Avalon Archives Museum is also located at the Tilly Foster Farm property.
- This museum is open on weekends.
- It has exhibits that show the history of rock and roll music.
- You can see original posters and handbills from famous concerts.
- There are also photographs and paintings of important musicians and events.
- The museum's collection includes old vinyl records, video tapes, audio tapes, and books about music.
