NORWICH – The Chenango County Historical Society (CCHS) is proud to announce that The Loomis Barn, home of the Bob Marshman Agriculture Education Center, will be part of this year’s “Open Farm Day.”

A signature event of Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE), Open Farm Day is a community celebration to be held on Sept. 20 across Chenango County. The event offers visitors an engaging and educational experience while supporting local agriculture. The Loomis Barn, a horse barn believed to have been built in the late 1860s, is just one of many locales featured during this year’s celebration.

Throughout the day, CCHS will offer family-friendly programming highlighting the history and heritage of agriculture in Chenango County. Thanks to generous support from the Otis A. Thompson Foundation, the Realtime Dixieland Band will offer performances at 11:30 a.m. and 12:50 p.m. in celebration of Open Farm Day.

“This generous investment from the Otis A. Thompson Foundation allows us to celebrate Open Farm Day with energetic live music performed by talented local musicians,” said Jessica Moquin, CCHS executive director. “We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to offer vibrant cultural programming that is truly unique to Chenango County.”

The Loomis Barn offers an immersive experience to museum visitors by featuring a variety of artifacts that illustrate the progression of agriculture, the dairy industry, and local industrial heritage. “Growing Innovation: Agricultural Patents of Chenango County,” a display curated by Deputy County Historian John Antonowicz, offers dynamic examples of creative local agricultural inventions.

First established in 1939, CCHS is the area’s premier heritage museum dedicated to celebrating local culture—its unique traditions and noteworthy stories. Programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Additional funding for Open Farm Day has been provided by the Otis A. Thompson Foundation.

CCHS is also a proud partner of Bloomberg Connects, an app that allows visitors to enhance their exhibit experience through audio clips, videos, and more. Download this free digital museum guide via the Apple Store or Google Play, and visit ChenangoHistorical.org for more details about this and other museum programs.

The Chenango County Historical Society (CCHS) explores the culture of Chenango County—its enduring traditions, noteworthy residents, and unique stories—through preservation and presentation of local heritage.