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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.
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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
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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!
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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...
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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."
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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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
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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?
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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.
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