Posts Tagged ‘prairietown’
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,…
Read MoreLunch on the Lawn
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…
Read MoreBasketry
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…
Read MoreGarden 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…
Read MoreSpring 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. …
Read MoreWedding 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…
Read MoreKiln 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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