Saturday, April 26 from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Sheep Shearing Day Experience springtime on a colonial farm! Watch our farmers shear our sheep to get them ready for the warm weather. Then, follow the “wool to wardrobe” process as our living historians demonstrate spinning, weaving, and other textile crafts. Hear about all the various
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Saturday, February 1 from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Weathering the Winter Winters were harsh in the 18th century, but even in cold and snowy weather there was still plenty of work to do around the farm. Fires had to be built, food preserved and cooked, and animals needed tending. Visit the Farmstead on February
MoreIllustration by Kathleen White 1. Clean up Planter Beds, Pots and GardensRemove weeds and fallen leaves, and get started on composting the remnants. (The best time to spread compost on your garden is in the fall.) 2. Store Your Winter GearGet hold of a storage bin to put away the bulkiest of your winter clothes, and
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