Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm

"Learning farm"

We spent a half a day at the Remick farm. It was a good time for the kids to learn about animals which they love. We tried to go back this year for a milking demo but missed the time. We were assigned a tour guide through the outdoor areas of the farm to learn about the cows and bulls. There were also birds. I recall my kids wrote in their vacation essay books about the floppy skin parts of the turkey called a snood and keruncle. These words have become part of our vocabulary. Their 1st grade teacher was impressed. Indoors there is a hands on learning area for children to make crafts,read books, play games etc. There is also a display about the different seasons and how they impact farm life. There is a water pump that every kid just had to try, and it was hard to drag them away. My favorite part of the exhibit had to do with the good doctor himself. There were old medicines, prescriptions, devices and records that were fascinating to read about if you are into the medical field. I recently met a man that knew the doctor. We had a good talk about the trials of a country doctor. We will go back. There are beautiful grounds for a picnic and a hike. Nearby there is also a summer theater in Tamworth if you wish to make a day or 2 out of the trip.