
12/21/2022
What will you do while friends and family are visiting? Bring them to the Farm Museum!
Preserving the past and educating the future! The Museum's Gift Shop also offers a variety of unique and Virginia-made items.
Located within Claude Moore Park in Sterling, Virginia, the Heritage Farm Museum lets you explore over 250 years of Loudoun County agriculture history through traditional, as well as, family friendly interactive exhibits. The Waxpool General Store and Farm Kitchen exhibits allow visitors to experience first hand what rural life was like 100 years ago. The Heritage Farm Museum also offers a variety
Located within Claude Moore Park in Sterling, Virginia, the Heritage Farm Museum lets you explore over 250 years of Loudoun County agriculture history through traditional, as well as, family friendly interactive exhibits. The Waxpool General Store and Farm Kitchen exhibits allow visitors to experience first hand what rural life was like 100 years ago. The Heritage Farm Museum also offers a variety
Operating as usual
What will you do while friends and family are visiting? Bring them to the Farm Museum!
Schools may be closed but the museum is OPEN! Come get out of the rain and enjoy your favorite hands-on exhibits
Sterling and Ashburn residents don't have to drive to Purcellville to pick up locally blended tea- we have Dominion Tea black tea, mulling spices, and hot toddy mix for sale at the museum! 🫖
210 N 21st Street, Suite F, Purcellville, VA 20132 www.Dominiontea.com| 540-999-8327 Loose leaf tea in bulk and sachets and tea accessories, Tea Flights, Cups of Tea to drink at the shop or to-go, and pots of tea to drink at the shop. Hours: Sunday – 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Monday-Wednesday 10 a...
The farm museum will close at 2pm on Sunday, December 11 for a staff appreciation event
What surprises are in store at this Saturday's free Holiday in the Park Event??? Join us from 4-7pm for goodies and holiday cheer!
(Disclaimer: The Farm Museum and Claude Moore Park would like to remind all visitors not to lick the wildlife)
THE HEAVENS—Touting His latest majestic creation as the ideal recipe for wintertime fun, the Almighty God, He Who Reigneth Omnipotent in Heaven and Earth, released new peppermint-flavored chipmunks on Wednesday. “Just in time for the holidays, these festive yuletide chipmunks are the perfect tre...
It's again! Support the Farm Museum today and invest in future generations of discovery and learning. Donate Here! https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLN678YRN8MC7/checkout/TA724WQZHZHN5PPSEFOI3MHK
A little 'Monday is almost over' humor for you
Holiday season is here! Come to Claude Moore Park and check out the holiday lights and decorations. For this Saturday night only:
- hot chocolate and toasting marshmallows (outside)
- crafts inside the museum
- mulled cider samples inside the museum
The holiday lights and decorations will be available daily through December 24th. Park will close promptly at 7pm.
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On this Black Friday, stop by the museum for some holiday gifts. We are all ready with $10 gift bundles for you. The value of these bundles is over $10, so you are getting a discount. Many of these items also make great for hostess gifts.
Shop with us and support local businesses! Dominion Tea custom blended a tea for the museum as well as made our mulling spices and hot toddy spices. The soap is handmade by Parsonage Soap out of Lovettsville. The apple butter is also made locally in Frederick.
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Happy Thanksgiving! The museum will be closed tomorrow while our staff spends time with their loved ones. We are grateful for all our visitors and will be back open on Friday!
Did you know? The Potomac River has supported agricultural communities for thousands of years! American Indians fished, hunted, and grew corn along the riverbanks, and many farmers do the same today. Our rivers and waterways are truly highways to the past
Look at this view over the Potomac in Leesburg 😍🍁
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The Farm Museum will be closed Friday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day
Hey Loudouners, don’t forget to vote today- and check out this year’s sticker! Hops, grapes, wheat, and dairy cows all represent the importance of Loudoun agriculture
Loudoun has hundreds of miles of rural roads, perfect for leaf or farm peeping!
We just {fall} in love with these backroad views 🍁😍
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Progress is being made with the conservation of the Nokes manure spreader. The wheels were just put back on the frame today.
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We love garden labs! Currently doing a similar project with a homeschool group. Even when they're small, gardens make a BIG impact
When Kindergarten teacher Marykirk Cunningham first arrived at Frederick Douglass Elementary School in Leesburg 11 years ago, she saw a large, open courtyard space in the center of the newly-built
Had a ton of fun hosting our first Truck or Treat with Claude Moore Park and Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center!!! Thanks to all who helped kick off spooky season
Watermills were once vital for farmers to grind grain and corn into flour, meal, grits, and .... mash for liquor! Love to see this teamwork and to see the Aldie Mill at work. Too cool!
The 200-year-old Aldie Mill was turning once again Saturday, with its waterwheel-powered millstone grinding grain for Middleburg’s Mt. Defiance Distillery.
We just received a Standard rotary sewing machine and treadle table along with photos from the Stowers family. The items belonged to Mary Hope Worley who passed away this summer. Mary Hope worked in Fairfax Public Schools where she served as Principal for Centerville ES, Layton Hall ES, and Sleepy Hollow ES.
The Stowers family owned a 200 acre cattle farm along Evergreen Mills Road, where the Dulles Greenway and Simpson Middle School are located.
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We love our volunteers!
Don't miss out on our October Historic Encounters Day with our Then and Now theme. We will have fun stations such as a historic camp site set up next to a modern day camp site. See spinning wheels through history and more. We will have the event rain or shine. If it is raining, we will move inside the museum. Register today at https://heritagefarmmuseum.org/historic-encounters-day Registration will be taken down on Wednesday evening.
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Had a great time this morning with Middleburg Charter School students talking about Native Americans and natural resources. Thanks to Aldie Mill and Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area Association for inviting us to participate.
Check out this great opportunity to work at Eastern Loudoun's best-loved museum! Details at www.heritagefarmmuseum.org
Looking for somewhere to go on a gloomy weekend? Plan a visit to the farm museum, where the fun is all indoors!
A thousand thanks to all of our volunteers, sponsors, and staff who made Apple Festival 2022 a success!
It's been a busy few days getting ready for our 18th Annual Apple Festival. Stakes were put in the ground to fence in the perimeter of the festival area, a stage was put together for the live music, and picnic benches were put in place for food and the 21+ wine and hard cider garden. Tickets are available for pre-purchase until 4pm today. Admission will be available on Saturday during the event. It will be a beautiful day out for all things apple. Purchase your tickets now: https://heritagefarmmuseum.org/apple-festival-2022
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Thank you to for donating apples to us for our and our educational program. We picked them up yesterday. For more information on our Apple Festival and to pre-purchase tickets: https://heritagefarmmuseum.org/apple-festival-2022
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Do you enjoy tie dye? There will be a tie dye station this year at our 18th Annual Apple Festival(additional fees apply). Choose your apple colors 🍎🍏 of red, green, orange, and yellow and customize your own t-shirt. For more information on Apple Festival and to purchase tickets: https://heritagefarmmuseum.org/apple-festival-2022
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Hershey's Ice Cream will be here on Saturday for our 18th Annual Apple Festival. 🍦🍎🍏🍨 For more information and to purchase tickets: https://heritagefarmmuseum.org/apple-festival-2022
Carriage House Wineworks will be at our 18th Annual Apple Festival. Come out and try their wine. For more information and to purchase tickets click on Linkin.Bio.
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Make sure to visit LHFM at the Bluemont Fair this weekend! We brought games, our apple cider press, and a few pieces from our Workhorse Collection
One more week until Autumn Apple Festival takes place! Come see our apple cider press in action. For more information and to purchase tickets: https://heritagefarmmuseum.org/apple-festival-2022
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We are happy to announce that Fabbioli Cellars will be at our 18th Annual Apple Festival. Come on out and taste their cider and wine. For more information and to purchase tickets: https://heritagefarmmuseum.org/apple-festival-2022
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We are excited for this year's Apple Festival. We have recently acquired an apple butter copper kettle. Staff will be making apple butter. Come on out and see it in person. Purchase tickets at https://heritagefarmmuseum.org/apple-festival-2022
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21668 Heritage Farm Ln
Sterling, VA
20164
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We just received a Standard rotary sewing machine and treadle table along with photos from the Stowers family. The items belonged to Mary Hope Worley who passed away this summer. Mary Hope worked in Fairfax Public Schools where she served as Principal for Centerville ES, Layton Hall ES, and Sleepy Hollow ES. The Stowers family owned a 200 acre cattle farm along Evergreen Mills Road, where the Dulles Greenway and Simpson Middle School are located. . #loudounheritagefarmmuseum #loveloudounhistory #loudounfarms #standardsewingmachine #treadlesewingmachine #leesburgva #Leesburg #leesburgvirginia
Thank you to #giantfood for donating apples to us for our #AppleFestival2022 and our #KatiesAppleFarm educational program. We picked them up yesterday. For more information on our Apple Festival and to pre-purchase tickets: https://heritagefarmmuseum.org/apple-festival-2022 . #loudounheritagefarmmuseum #loudounfarms #loveloudoun #loveloudounhistory#appleciderpress #applegames #appletasting #cakewalk #raffle #applemachinery #applebuttermaking #reston #restonva #restonvirginia #sterlingva #sterlingvirginia #ashburn #ashburnvirginia #ashburnva #ashburnmoms #leesburg #leesburgva #leesburgvirginia #dullesmoms #southriding #southridingva
One more week until Autumn Apple Festival takes place! Come see our apple cider press in action. For more information and to purchase tickets: https://heritagefarmmuseum.org/apple-festival-2022 . #loudounheritagefarmmuseum #loudounfarms #loveloudoun #loveloudounhistory #AppleFestival2022 #appleciderpress #applegames #appletasting #cakewalk #raffle #applemachinery #reston #restonva #restonvirginia #sterlingva #sterlingvirginia #ashburn #ashburnvirginia #ashburnva #ashburnmoms #leesburg #leesburgva #leesburgvirginia #dullesmoms #southriding #southridingva
It's not too early to plan your fall! Come out to our event and visit truck, trucks, and more trucks - all decked out! ✨ Treats and activities included. 🍬🍭 Ror more information and to register: https://heritagefarmmuseum.org/truck-or-treat-2022 . #loudounheritagefarmmuseum #loudounfarms #loveloudoun #loveloudounhistory #claudemoorepark #claudemooreparkrecreationandcommunitycenter #truckortreat #reston #restonva #restonvirginia #sterlingva #sterlingvirginia #ashburn #ashburnvirginia #ashburnva #ashburnmoms #leesburg #leesburgva #leesburgvirginia #dullesmoms #southriding #southridingva
On Monday, some farm equipment that has been stored for years at an offsite location was brought back to the museum. Other pieces, like this hominy mill and a groundhog thresher, were donated by a long-time collector and farmer in Loudoun. These items and others are being stored in our Middle Barn until our Restoration Specialist can work on them. . #loudounheritagefarmmuseum #loudounfarms #loveloudoun #loveloudounhistory #farmhistory #agriculturehistory
Don't forget about our Preschool on the Farm program on Wednesdays at 10am. We have storytime, songs, and interactive play. This week is all about sheep so come on out and practice carding wool and more. . #loudounheritagefarmmuseum #loudounfarms #loveloudoun #loveloudounhistory #reston #restonva #restonvirginia #sterlingva #sterlingvirginia #ashburn #ashburnvirginia #ashburnva #ashburnmoms #leesburg #leesburgva #leesburgvirginia #dullesmoms #southriding #southridingva
Help preserve Loudoun History by donating during today's Give Choose event. Listen to our Executive Director talk about the manure spreader and what we will do with the donated funds. As little as $10 makes a difference to help us reach our $2,500 goal. Donate now at https://www.givechoose.org/LHFM . #loudounheritagefarmmuseum #loudounfarms #loveloudoun #loveloudounhistory #manurespreader #newideamanurespreader #historicpreservation #africanamericanfarmers #blackhistoryfacts #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #africanamericanhistory #reston #restonva #restonvirginia #sterlingva #sterlingvirginia #ashburn #ashburnvirginia #ashburnva #ashburnmoms #leesburg #leesburgva #leesburgvirginia #dullesmoms #southriding #southridingva
Today is National Ag Day when we celebrate the dedication of America’s farmers and the bounty of American agriculture. Here in Loudoun County, 95% of farms are family farms. . #loudounheritagefarmmuseum #loudounfarms #loveloudoun #loveloudounhistory #agday22 #reston #restonva #restonvirginia #sterlingva #sterlingvirginia #ashburn #ashburnvirginia #ashburnva #ashburnmoms #leesburg #leesburgva #leesburgvirginia #dullesmoms #southriding #southridingva
Monday is a LCPS Student Holiday! It's going to be the perfect day to come out for our living history day. We have a fun day planned with butter and ice cream making, candy through the ages, and more. Register now at https://heritagefarmmuseum.org/historic-encounters-day . #loudounheritagefarmmuseum #loudounfarms #loveloudoun #loveloudounhistory #farmhistory #agriculturehistory#historicencountersday #reston #restonva #restonvirginia #sterlingva #sterlingvirginia #ashburn #ashburnvirginia #ashburnva #ashburnmoms #leesburg #leesburgva #leesburgvirginia #dullesmoms #southriding #southridingva
Don't forget we have a talk for Black History Month this Sunday. The Edwin Washington Project presents: A Retrospective on Black Education in Loudoun County @theedwinwashingtonproject will talk about salary equity, transportation and petitions with special information on the Nokes School that was located around the corner in Sterling. Wine reception to follow the presentation/overview, featuring @fiftylevenwine #loudounheritagefarmmuseum #loudounfarms #loveloudoun #loveloudounhistory #blackhistorymonth #blackhistorymonth2022 #BlackHistory #BHM #BlackFutures #reston #restonva #restonvirginia #sterlingva #sterlingvirginia #ashburn #ashburnvirginia #ashburnva #ashburnmoms #leesburg #leesburgva #leesburgvirginia #dullesmoms #southriding #southridingva
It's a few weeks away from our first spring Historic Encounters Day after the winter! This month is all about food. Come see some 1800s candy, learn how to make butter, and see historic cooking demonstrations. We also will have a mushroom farm in attendance. It's a LCPS student holiday and this is the perfect way to spend some time together. Pre-register today at https://heritagefarmmuseum.org/historic-encounters-day . #loudounheritagefarmmuseum #loudounfarms #loveloudoun #loveloudounhistory #farmhistory #agriculturehistory #livinghistory #livinghistoryfarms #historicencountersdays #buttermaking #piedmontheritagearea #piedmontheritage #claudemoorepark #reston #restonva #restonvirginia #sterlingva #sterlingvirginia #ashburn #ashburnvirginia #ashburnva #ashburnmoms #leesburg #leesburgva #leesburgvirginia #dullesmoms #southriding #southridingva
Watch the bobbin spin while the fly wheel turns. Don't forget that today is the last day to register for our Drop Spin and Weave weekly class. Register now at: https://heritagefarmmuseum.org/drop-spin-and-weave-class . #loudounheritagefarmmuseum #loudounfarms #loveloudoun #loveloudounhistory #handspinning #spinningwheel #spinningwool #handspunyarn #woolspinner #digitaleducation #loudounhomeschool #vahomeschoolers #homeeducation #homeschoolfun #homeschoolmoms #homeeducator #homeschoolrocks #homeschooler #learnwithus
Time is running out to register for our Drop Spin & Weave Class - closes Friday! Register now at https://heritagefarmmuseum.org/drop-spin-and-weave-class . #loudounheritagefarmmuseum #loudounfarms #loveloudoun #loveloudounhistory #weaving #spinningwheel #handspinning #reston #restonva #restonvirginia #sterlingva #sterlingvirginia #ashburn #ashburnvirginia #ashburnva #ashburnmoms #leesburg #leesburgva #leesburgvirginia #dullesmoms #southriding #southridingva
The Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum will be having a free talk for Black History Month presented by The Edwin Washington Project. Come join us and enjoy a glass of wine. @edwinwashingtonproject . #loudounheritagefarmmuseum #loudounfarms #loveloudoun #loveloudounhistory #blackhistorymonth #blackhistorymonth2022 #reston #restonva #restonvirginia #sterlingva #sterlingvirginia #ashburn #ashburnvirginia #ashburnva #ashburnmoms #leesburg #leesburgva #leesburgvirginia #dullesmoms #southriding #southridingva
Do you know how to use a spinning wheel? You can learn how in our Drop Spin and Weave 6 week class. Today is the last day to register for the Early Bird Discount and save $20 off the registration fee. Don't miss out. Register now at: https://heritagefarmmuseum.org/drop-spin-and-weave-class . #loudounheritagefarmmuseum #loudounfarms #loveloudoun #loveloudounhistory #spinningwheel #handspinning #spinningwool #handspunyarn #woolspinner #reston #restonva #restonvirginia #sterlingva #sterlingvirginia #ashburn #ashburnvirginia #ashburnva #ashburnmoms #leesburg #leesburgva #leesburgvirginia #dullesmoms #southriding #southridingva
Ever tried straw weaving? This will be one of the things you will be doing in our six week Drop Spin and Weave class. Register now at https://heritagefarmmuseum.org/drop-spin-and-weave-class #loudounheritagefarmmuseum #loudounfarms #loveloudoun #loveloudounhistory #strawweaving #weaving #reston #restonva #restonvirginia #sterlingva #sterlingvirginia #ashburn #ashburnvirginia #ashburnva #ashburnmoms #leesburg #leesburgva #leesburgvirginia #dullesmoms #southriding #southridingva
One of our super volunteers built this beautiful loom for us. It is now being prepped for our Drop Spin and Weave Class. Come learn how to weave. Register now at https://heritagefarmmuseum.org/drop-spin-and-weave-class . #loudounheritagefarmmuseum #loudounfarms #loveloudoun #loveloudounhistory #weaving #weavingloom #reston #restonva #restonvirginia #sterlingva #sterlingvirginia #ashburn #ashburnvirginia #ashburnva #ashburnmoms #leesburg #leesburgva #leesburgvirginia #dullesmoms #southriding #southridingva
Ever used a drop spindle? In our Drop Spin & Weave Class, you will make your own drop spindle and learn how to spin yarn. Register now at https://heritagefarmmuseum.org/drop-spin-and-weave-class . #loudounheritagefarmmuseum #loudounfarms #loveloudoun #loveloudounhistory #handcarding #handspinning #spinningfiber #dropspindle #fibercrafty #reston #restonva #restonvirginia #sterlingva #sterlingvirginia #ashburn #ashburnvirginia #ashburnva #ashburnmoms #leesburg #leesburgva #leesburgvirginia #dullesmoms #southriding #southridingva
Thank you to @SolitudeWool for donating Romney roving! The roving will be used in our Drop Spin & Weave Class. Register now at https://heritagefarmmuseum.org/drop-spin-and-weave-class . #loudounheritagefarmmuseum #loudounfarms #loveloudoun #loveloudounhistory #handcarding #handspinning #spinningfiber #dropspindle #fibercrafty #roving #rovingwool #romneywool #solitudewool #reston #restonva #restonvirginia #sterlingva #sterlingvirginia #ashburn #ashburnvirginia #ashburnva #ashburnmoms #leesburg #leesburgva #leesburgvirginia #dullesmoms #southriding #southridingva
Ever carded wool? This is just one of the fun things you will learn in our Drop Spin & Weave Class. Register now at https://heritagefarmmuseum.org/drop-spin-and-weave-class . #loudounheritagefarmmuseum #loudounfarms #loveloudoun #loveloudounhistory #handcarding #handspinning #spinningfiber #dropspindle #fibercrafty #reston #restonva #restonvirginia #sterlingva #sterlingvirginia #ashburn #ashburnvirginia #ashburnva #ashburnmoms #leesburg #leesburgva #leesburgvirginia #dullesmoms #southriding #southridingva
Voting starts today for the most favorite artifact! Please vote daily through January 27th for the manure spreader. If the museum has the most votes, we will receive needed funding for conservation of this last surviving artifact from the Nokes Family which can then be put on display in our gallery. Vote now at https://vamuseums-org.wishpond.com/virginia-s-top-10-endangered-artifacts-2021/ . #loudounheritagefarmmuseum #loudounfarms #loveloudoun #loveloudounhistory #farmhistory #agriculturehistory #reston #restonva #restonvirginia #sterlingva #sterlingvirginia #ashburn #ashburnvirginia #ashburnva #ashburnmoms #leesburg #leesburgva #leesburgvirginia #dullesmoms #southriding #southridingva
Come learn about the Waxpool General Store and bartering for goods with our new Daily Program, I'll Trade You. https://heritagefarmmuseum.org/visitor-registration . #loudounheritagefarmmuseum #loudounfarms #loveloudoun #loveloudounhistory #farmhistory #agriculturehistory #reston #restonva #restonvirginia #sterlingva #sterlingvirginia #ashburn #ashburnvirginia #ashburnva #ashburnmoms #leesburg #leesburgva #leesburgvirginia #dullesmoms #southriding #southridingva
Introducing our one of our new Daily Programs for the winter. Hooray for Horses! Come learn about the parts of a horse, how to measure the height of a horse, horse breeds, horse tack, and how to groom a horse. https://heritagefarmmuseum.org/visitor-registration . #loudounheritagefarmmuseum #loudounfarms #loveloudoun #loveloudounhistory #farmhistory #agriculturehistory #reston #restonva #restonvirginia #sterlingva #sterlingvirginia #ashburn #ashburnvirginia #ashburnva #ashburnmoms #leesburg #leesburgva #leesburgvirginia #dullesmoms #southriding #southridingva
Come visit us this Saturday December 4 from 4-7 pm for Winter Lights & Campfire. The museum will be open for free. We will also have mulled wine (21+) available for purchase and free mulled cider available. Stroll through the historic area to check out holiday lights and decorations. . #loudounheritagefarmmuseum #loveloudoun #loveloudounhistory #claudemoorepark #reston #restonva #restonvirginia #sterlingva #sterlingvirginia #ashburn #ashburnvirginia #ashburnva #ashburnmoms #leesburg #leesburgva #leesburgvirginia #dullesmoms #southriding #southridingva
Today is the day for our Apple Festival. It's going to be a beautiful day! Come see our apple cider press in action and taste some apple cider. For those of you who are 21 and older, we have a hard cider garden with 3 cideries pouring. We will be here from 10am-4pm and you can purchase tickets upon arrival. . #loudounheritagefarmmuseum #loudounfarms #loveloudoun #loveloudounhistory #AppleFestival2021 #appleciderpress #applegames #appletasting #applegames #cakewalk #raffle #applemachinery #reston #restonva #restonvirginia #sterlingva #sterlingvirginia #ashburn #ashburnvirginia #ashburnva #ashburnmoms #leesburg #leesburgva #leesburgvirginia #dullesmoms #southriding #southridingva
One more week until Autumn Apple Festival takes place! Come see our apple cider press in action. https://heritagefarmmuseum.org/apple-festival . #loudounheritagefarmmuseum #loudounfarms #loveloudoun #loveloudounhistory #AppleFestival2021 #appleciderpress #applegames #appletasting #applegames #cakewalk #raffle #applemachinery #reston #restonva #restonvirginia #sterlingva #sterlingvirginia #ashburn #ashburnvirginia #ashburnva #ashburnmoms #leesburg #leesburgva #leesburgvirginia #dullesmoms #southriding #southridingva
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