Lifecycle of Wool

Enjoy the step-by-step process of wool! From sheering sheep to knitting gloves, wool goes through quite the process before it becomes the clothes we wear. Stop by the loom house,…

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Lunch on the Lawn

William Conner House

Stop by and join us for a lovely picnic on the lawn of the William Conner House. Citizens from Prairietown will be gathering on the lawn and bringing foods that…

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Basketry

Baskets have been used everywhere in the world for thousands of years. See how different cultures used the raw materials available to them to make baskets for a variety of…

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Garden Planning and Planting

Join us as we plan and plant the gardens in Lenape and Prairietown! Learn about the importance of each plant and how to see the difference between native and invasive…

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Spring Cleaning in Prairietown

Stop by Prairietown and help the residents begin their annual spring clean-up. Some of the Prairietown chores include airing linens, re-stuffing mattresses, thorough building cleanings, and general preparation for spring. …

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Wedding of Convenience

Mr. Hawkins’ wife Lydia passed away earlier in the spring, leaving Solomon to raise 7 children, including a newborn. The widowed Mr. Hawkins knows he is in need of a…

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Kiln Burn

Come visit the shop to watch the pottery being made and then step out to the kiln shed to find out how a white hot fire and some table salt…

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