Barnyard Tails & Activities Day

Master storyteller Jonathan Kruk returns to the HSRC to present “Farm Fables of Old Rockland”—tales people living in our county in the 19th century would have enjoyed—with a mix of riddles and stories kids can help act out. Children will be highly engaged with their hands and voices.

Jonathan will perform two 45 minute shows, at 1 and 3 pm. In between, he will rove the grounds sharing local vignettes, place-name tales, history, and “Did ya’ know?” tales. His performances will be accompanied by old-time music performed by Steve Kelman.

Crafts and games will be available in the barnyard, and the Blauvelt House will be open for tours throughout the day. Crafts include making paper farm animals, tin-punching, and making beaded corncobs. Games include cornhole throw, 9 pin bowling, and colonial hoop rolling.

Craft supplies, water, and a healthy snack included in the admission price.

About the presenter: Best known for his solo shows “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “A Christmas Carol,” Jonathan Kruk has been featured on The Today Show, CBS Sunday Morning, and the BBC. He has performed, among others, for the New-York Historical Society, Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum, Pete Seeger’s Clearwater Fest, NYS Reading Teacher’s Association, NYS PTA Conference, Nassau County Museum, Greater Hudson Heritage Network, Met-Life, and Pepsico.