Civil War Day Camp

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or register online

The Civil War day Camp is a wonderful one-day opportunity for children from ages 8 to 13 to be transported to the early 1860’s and “learn some really cool stuff about life and how to survive during the Civil War.” This includes: 

  • Experiencing the living conditions of the time
  • How the armies communicated
  • What soldiers cooked
  • And more!

Each boy and girl will be given the name of a soldier who actually fought in the Civil War and adopts their persona for the day.

This hands-on-learning experience is the brainchild of Frank Niederwerfer, a 20-year member of the 14th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry Company G Reenactment unit. This is the third year the historical, educational, and fun camp is being held at the farm.

Helping Frank in delivering this program are members of the Alden Skinner Camp #45 of the Sons of Union Veterans in Rockville, 14th Connecticut Reenacting members, and volunteer help from New England Civil War Museum.


5K Chicken Run
Sunday, May 19, 2024

For 11 years, the Chicken Run has been a way to start the farm season and welcome the new baby chicks to the farm and to support the Strong Family Farm, Vernon’s nonprofit community farm located in the center of Vernon, CT.

Register to participate in this year’s run!

The Strong family along with a large number of community members are committed to seeing that the beloved 7 generation Strong family farm is preserved in order to provide an agricultural education center where everyone can experience an authentic family farm environment. This doesn’t come cheap. Our yearly Chicken Run is our biggest and most successful fundraiser – thanks to all our sponsors and participants!  Won’t you join them?

Become a Sponsor! 


FowerPower Fundraiser

Back by popular demand!

We’re holding another FlowerPower Fundraiser this year to support the bees at Strong Family Farm. Last year’s participants want to order more!
Check out the catalog!


Learn more about the Strong Family Farm History