Education

Accokeek Foundation

May 2, 20232 min read

Citizen Science with the Accokeek Foundation

Join Accokeek Stewardship team in citizen science by using Chronolog stations to track environmental changes in Piscataway Park over time.

118 views

Kate Hanfling

Feb 7, 20233 min read

Library Favorites: Anansi Stories

This blog introduces Anansi the Spider, an important character in West African culture and folklore, and lists resources for adults and chil

398 views

Kate Hanfling

Nov 14, 20229 min read

Library Favorites: Holiday Gift Guide

This month we’re doing things a little differently. We’re looking at books available that would make the perfect gift this holiday season!

173 views

Library Favorites: I Feel Better with a Frog in My Throat: History's Strangest Cures

Kate Hanfling

Oct 3, 20223 min read

Library Favorites: I Feel Better with a Frog in My Throat: History's Strangest Cures

Hello everyone and happy fall! This month’s pick is a fun one! Carlyn Beccia’s I Feel Better with a Frog in My Throat: History’s...

167 views

Kate Hanfling

Aug 2, 20223 min read

Library Favorites: We Are Still Here!

Welcome to July’s edition of Library Favorites. This month features Traci Sorell's "We Are Still Here."

138 views

Library Favorites: Momma Tree by Charles Long

Kate Hanfling

Apr 27, 20222 min read

Library Favorites: Momma Tree by Charles Long

Hello again, everyone! I hope you enjoyed reading about three great resources for kids to learn about dirt and soil. If you missed it,...

83 views

Want to learn more about Early America? Start your research here!

Accokeek Foundation

Mar 10, 20222 min read

Want to learn more about Early America? Start your research here!

From time to time, we get asked for help with homework, research problems, and burning questions from the public. So, we thought we’d...

258 views

Library Favorites: Kids Books About Dirt

Accokeek Foundation

Mar 10, 20223 min read

Library Favorites: Kids Books About Dirt

Here at the Accokeek Foundation, we love digging into a good book, particularly if there is something we can learn from it. It's only...

396 views

Three Eighteenth Century Inspired Valentine Ideas

Accokeek Foundation

Feb 12, 20224 min read

Three Eighteenth Century Inspired Valentine Ideas

Decorated Love Letter c.1809 (Free Library of Philadelphia) It’s easy to assume—looking down the seasonal aisles of the grocery store at...

380 views

Epiphany, the last hurrah for Christmas.

Accokeek Foundation

Jan 6, 20222 min read

Epiphany, the last hurrah for Christmas.

It’s January 6th, and if you’re particularly organized, you might have packed away all of your Christmas decorations by now. But does...

92 views

Hear Us, See Us: Museum Theatre and Beyond

Accokeek Foundation

Jun 28, 20213 min read

Hear Us, See Us: Museum Theatre and Beyond

Using tools like these, it's possible to deliver programs that educate audiences about the truth of our history

194 views

A Sensory Comparison of Hog Island, Romney/Corriedale, and Alpaca Fiber

Accokeek Foundation

May 14, 20214 min read

A Sensory Comparison of Hog Island, Romney/Corriedale, and Alpaca Fiber

A comparison of fleeces from three different types of fiber animals—alpaca, Hog Island sheep, and Romney/Corriedale sheep

160 views

Accokeek Foundation

Apr 13, 20213 min read

National Gardening Day

Hello everyone! We hope you enjoyed yesterday’s post on some recommended books to get you started in the garden. If not, you can find it...

64 views

Accokeek Foundation

Apr 12, 20212 min read

International Plant Appreciation Day

So, this post is sort of a part one. Today is International Plant Appreciation Day and with it being #TuesdayTales and all, we thought we...

62 views

DIY for National Handmade Day with Hog Island!

Accokeek Foundation

Apr 2, 20212 min read

DIY for National Handmade Day with Hog Island!

Today is National Handmade Day, which celebrates the love and thought that goes into handmade products. The heritage breed Hog Island...

93 views

Processing the Process: Hog Island Wool from Sheep to Skein

Accokeek Foundation

Apr 2, 20213 min read

Processing the Process: Hog Island Wool from Sheep to Skein

Did you know that we use the wool produced by our Hog Island Sheep to make yarn? Volunteers shear the wool, process it, spin it, and dye...

302 views

Potomac River Shoreline Cleanup Resources

Accokeek Foundation

Mar 23, 20214 min read

Potomac River Shoreline Cleanup Resources

Here is a list of tips, tricks, resources, and educational information around the shoreline cleanups done here at the Accokeek Foundation.

283 views

6 Fun Ways to Celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day!

Accokeek Foundation

Mar 10, 20213 min read

6 Fun Ways to Celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day!

Johnny Appleseed, whose real name was John Chapman, is famous for planting apple trees in the American “west,” which 250 years ago meant...

686 views

Testing an 18th Century Candied Pumpkin Recipe

Accokeek Foundation

Dec 15, 20203 min read

Testing an 18th Century Candied Pumpkin Recipe

We’re well in to the winter holiday season, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still enjoy pumpkin, right?

372 views

We've spent the past few months talking about tobacco. Here's what we learned

Accokeek Foundation

Dec 8, 20204 min read

We've spent the past few months talking about tobacco. Here's what we learned

We have been digging deep into tobacco culture and we have heard the stories of staff, community members, and experts alike.

471 views