The long-running interactive “Sheep to Shawl” program at Brookside Museum returns to the Saratoga County History Center on May 13 from 1pm-4pm. Sheep, lambs, farmers, herders, and shearers, including the famous Fred the Shearer, and the Rock Day Spinning Guild will assemble on Brookside Museum’s front lawn to demonstrate every facet of sheep raising, shearing, and spinning to produce the wool clothing that was so ubiquitous in early America. Sheep to Shawl is a hands-on, family-friendly event. Young and the young-at-heart will have fun petting the sheep, meeting farmers, and participating in demonstrations. This will be a terrific opportunity to enjoy the spring weather, learn about Saratoga County’s agricultural past, and enjoy some quality family time.
We are grateful to Stewarts’ Shops Holiday Match program for their generous support of this educational opportunity.
Brookside Museum is located at 21 Fairground Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020. A well-preserved 1792 mansion, Brookside houses the records, collections, and exhibits of the Saratoga County History Center. The SCHC is dedicated to preserving and sharing the diverse histories of Saratoga County, and offers a wide variety of innovative, exciting, and educational programming both online and in person. Please see the SCHC website (www.brooksidemuseum.org) and our social media accounts (@SaratogaCoHistory) for news and announcements.
