Join a family day of fun in the spirit of Grandma Moses. September 30 (October 1 rain date)  Quilting activities for all ages including creating “Woodland quilt squares” on the Aiken Trail.  Bring a family picnic if you wish and we will provide cider, apples, and apple pie from the “Apple Pie” contest entries.  Music by the Bennington Ukulele String Ensemble from 12 noon to 1 p.m.  This event is free and open to everyone.  Participants will be given a pass to the museum to see the Grandma Moses: American Modern exhibition, the permanent Grandma Moses Gallery along with the 1863 Stickle Quilt.

Best Apple Pie in Bennington Contest to be judged at the Picnic by Stuart Hurd, Bennington Town Manager and Justine Scanlon, Superior Judge of the Probate Court.  All pies must be at the Bennington Museum Pavilion by 11 a.m.  Wonderful prize for the winning pie.  The pie entries will be served to the guests.