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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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
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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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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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/
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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One more week until Autumn Apple Festival takes place! Come see our apple cider press in action. https://heritagefarmmuseum.org/apple-festival
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Why did the snake cross the road?
The Farm Museum uses only the latest eco-friendly organic pest control methods 😆 you may spot this rat snake near our barns. They are great for keeping the rodent population down!