Guernsey Museum history festival celebrates life on the farm
A two-day festival celebrating farming history has opened at Guernsey Museum.This year's History Fest theme is billed as a celebration of life on the farm and it is being run alongside another exhibition at the museum called Guernsey Milk Tales.The events aim to educate visitors about traditional Guernsey skills and industries.Miffy Lane, access and learning manager, said: "We're so excited to be hosting History Fest here for the second year running."
Guernsey Milk Tales, a temporary exhibition located at the Brian White Gallery and Foyer, is on until 14 September.Ms Lane said: "Inspired by the farmer's market, this is a unique way to celebrate spring and to take a moment to appreciate our island's traditional industries."
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