Kate Hanfling, VolunteerMay 20, 20213 minFarm to Market: Preserving Hog Island SheepWe hope you’re all enjoying all of the adorable #latteswithlambs content both on your screens and in person at the park! Today, though,...
Accokeek FoundationMay 14, 20214 minA Sensory Comparison of Hog Island, Romney/Corriedale, and Alpaca FiberA comparison of fleeces from three different types of fiber animals—alpaca, Hog Island sheep, and Romney/Corriedale sheep
Kate Hanfling, VolunteerApr 2, 20212 minDIY for National Handmade Day with Hog Island!Today is National Handmade Day, which celebrates the love and thought that goes into handmade products. The heritage breed Hog Island...
Kate Hanfling, VolunteerApr 2, 20213 minProcessing the Process: Hog Island Wool from Sheep to SkeinDid you know that we use the wool produced by our Hog Island Sheep to make yarn? Volunteers shear the wool, process it, spin it, and dye...
Casey HarlowJan 15, 20213 min"On the Farm": An interview with photographer Aliza EliazarovWe sat down with Aliza Eliazarov to learn more about her new photography book, On the Farm. Here's what she had to say.
abarnes86May 18, 20202 minHogs and Eggsby Kaylin Beach, Museum Interpreter and Volunteer Coordinator First, there is no difference between a Pig and a Hog. Just two different...
abarnes86Apr 7, 20203 minBottle Lambsby Kaylin Beach, Museum Educator and Volunteer Coordinator Every year during lambing season, there is always at least one cuddly, lovable...
Accokeek FoundationFeb 12, 20191 minWedding Announcement: Sir Nigel Nicely and Lady AsterBorn on February 25, 2015, to Nuget, Nigel’s small stature (a mere two pounds) required he received extra care from farm staff. As staff...
Accokeek FoundationApr 7, 20162 minThat’s a Wrap! Lattes with LambsIn like a lion and out like a lamb. No, I’m not talking about the month of April, but last Saturday’s annual Lattes with Lambs event at...
Accokeek FoundationMar 17, 20163 minA Peek Inside the Hen HouseAmong my list of favorite things about working at a farm is that from my office window I get to enjoy a bird’s eye view of the barnyard....
Accokeek FoundationApr 14, 20154 minWhat to Expect When You’re Expecting a Cow…. Part ThreePhoto by Casey Lowe Good moooooorning, my faithful readers. Mama Lynn here again. I am pleased to announce that just a few days after my...
Accokeek FoundationMar 23, 20153 minWhat to Expect When You’re Expecting a Cow…. Part TwoGuest post by Mama Lynn #108. Mooooooorning, everyone – Mama Lynn again. And I’m still pregnant. I know I told you during my last guest...
Accokeek FoundationJan 30, 20154 minWhat to Expect When You’re Expecting… a CowGuest post by Mama Lynn #108. Mama Lynn and the ladies. photo by: A.Barnes Good mooooooorning! My name is Lynn – that’s Mama Lynn to you...
Accokeek FoundationMar 31, 20141 minLattes with Lambs: Behind the ScenesSpring (even cold and snowy) is always a really fun time to be on site because of the new additions that join our ranks. That’s right,...
Accokeek FoundationDec 28, 20123 minDecking the Stalls with Oats and Barleyby Polly Festa, Livestock Manager As 2012 comes to a close I find myself reflecting on the past year. As always, when working with...
Accokeek FoundationApr 13, 20122 minCows Are My PassionTo quote Charles Dickens, “Cows are my passion.” I have been passionate about cows ever since I was a toddler, when my parents would...
Accokeek FoundationDec 29, 20111 minBliss is Born at the National Colonial FarmJust 9 days old! Bliss is a sweet addition to the Milking Devon herd. by Polly Festa, Livestock Manager It’s a girl! “Liz” of the...
Accokeek FoundationNov 22, 20111 minA New Addition to the Barnyard!Barnyard Blog by Polly Festa It’s a boy. That’s right, Lynn of the National Colonial Farm and Meadow Brook Gabe are proud to announce...
Accokeek FoundationOct 20, 20112 minCows on Capitol Hill!As a feature of our blog, our livestock manager, Polly Festa will be providing updates from the barnyard once a month. This month, she...
Accokeek FoundationOct 12, 20112 minHog Blog: Blue Ribbon Calves in Charles Countyby Lorelei and Jujubee Hi, my name is Lorelei. I am 9 months old. In human years that’s like being 9 years old. I was the Best of Show...