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18th Annual Shearing Day & Herb Sale
Event Details
- Date
- April 29, 2023
- Time
- 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Location
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Greenbank Mills & Philips Farm
500 Greenbank Rd.,
Wilmington, DE 19808 - Event Type
- Ticket Cost
- Free
- Family Friendly
- IN Budget
Description
Witness living history with the shearing of the farm’s heritage sheep throughout the day as they are readied for the warmer weather! Learn colonial skills as they demonstrate hand processing from sheep to shawl, including natural dyeing and spinning. Guided tours of the historic mills will be available and as well as exhibits displayed in the Philips House, including Plein Air paintings from the Greenbank Historic District that are available for purchase.
Every year there is also a wonderful selection of Amish-grown herbs available for purchase, so come get a head start on your garden with them! They have a variety of our wonderful herbs available for purchase during the event.
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Unit C8,
Wilmington, DE 19808