Monthly Living History: Farmstead Fridays – Tending the Flock

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September: Tending the Flock Come meet our historic flock of sheep and see how farmers and textile mills processed their fleeces to make yarn and fabric. Visitors will have a chance to try their hand at spinning some of their very own yarn with a drop spindle and some other tasks as well! Location:   Thompson-Neely Farmstead , 1638 River Road, New Hope, PA 18938 Time:  Friday September 25th 2026, 11am – 3pm This free event is part of our Monthly Living History Series . From April through October 2026, Washington Crossing Historic Park hosts Soldier Saturdays & Farmstead Fridays. Presented in partnership with Americana Corner , these free monthly programs explore military and civilian life during the American Revolution. Upcoming Programs Farmstead Fridays – Thompson-Neely Farmstead Location: 1638 River Road, New Hope, PA 18938 Explore civilian life during the Revolution with hands-on demonstrations. Programs take place on the 4th Friday of each month . October 23: Preparing for Winter Garden Tours Step into the sights, scents, and stories of an 18th-century kitchen garden on these guided tours, held at the Hibbs Garden , the same day as Farmstead Fridays, at 12:30pm (registration r