Event
The Atomic Age: Fallout Shelter Experience
This event has already occurred. This page is provided for reference only.
Fee:
Adults $9, Seniors 62+ $5, 15 and under $1Location:
Parking for Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park is located at Billings Farm & Museum, 69 Old River Road, Woodstock, VT 05091. After parking, walk towards the Billings Farm & Museum and take the concrete path to the right of the Visitor Center. Walk up the path, cross Elm St using the cross walk, and take the left fork in the road to walk up a short, steep hill towards the Carriage Barn Visitor Center. A small accessible parking area is available behind the mansion for visitors who cannot walk up the short, steep hill.Repeating Event
Days:
Every week on Tuesday
Dates:
July 01, 2024 to October 31, 2024
Time:
10:30 AM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Guided Tour
Talk
Please arrive to check in at the Carriage Barn Visitor Center at least 15 minutes before your program begins.
Description
How did the Cold War influence conservation thinking? Descend into a 1960s era fallout shelter built by the Rockefellers, and consider what life was like at a time when Earth teetered between burgeoning environmental consciousness and nuclear destruction.
Advanced reservations are highly recommended. Visit Recreation.gov to schedule a tour or program in advance.
More information
Reservation or Registration: Yes
Reservations are highly recommended. Tickets can be purchased in advance on Recreation.gov. Availability of walk-up tickets is not guaranteed. Programs are limited to 12 people.