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Sheep-to-Shawl

Philipsburg Manor
Saturday, April 18, 2009
to April 19, 2009

Celebrate the arrival of spring on the farm! The event features Scottish border collies displaying their amazing skills with sheep-herding demonstrations throughout the day, and newborn lambs frolic, much to the delight of children. Visitors are invited to explore each step in the process of turning wool into cloth using 18th-century techniques. Sheep-shearing, dyeing wool, and weaving cloth are just some of the activities that all can enjoy.

Schedule of activities

Sheep and duck herding demonstrations: 11, 1, 3, 5
Storyteller Jonathan Kruk: 11:30, 1:30, 3:30, 5:30
Sheep shearing: 10:30, 12, 2, 4

Mill tours: Every half hour
Manor House tours: Every half hour

Textile demonstrations: Continuous

10am to 6pm

Regular Admission | Free for Members

Click here to buy tickets!