18th Annual Shearing Day & Herb Sale

Witness living history with the shearing of the farm’s heritage sheep throughout the day as…
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Location
Greenbank Mills & Philips Farm
Date
Sat, April 29
Time
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Event Details

Date
April 29, 2023
Time
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location

Greenbank Mills & Philips Farm
500 Greenbank Rd.,
Wilmington, DE 19808

Event Type
Ticket Cost
Free

Event Website

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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