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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
Accokeek Foundation
Jun 28, 20213 min read
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Farm to Market: Preserving Hog Island Sheep
We hope you’re all enjoying all of the adorable #latteswithlambs content both on your screens and in person at the park! Today, though,...
Accokeek Foundation
May 20, 20213 min read
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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
Accokeek Foundation
May 14, 20214 min read
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Tobacco Tidbit: Planting Perspective
“It is a truth universally acknowledged that the tobacco plant will be responsible for a substantial improvement in the health of a...
Accokeek Foundation
Apr 27, 20214 min read
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Hear Us, See Us: Voicing the Past
First-person interpretation is more than wearing a costume and sharing stories from the past.
Accokeek Foundation
Apr 24, 20214 min read
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#National Picnic Day: Picnicking in Colonial America
Though the concept of the American picnic as we know it today only dates back to the 19th century, picnics in some form have been around...
Accokeek Foundation
Apr 22, 20214 min read
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#PotomacCleanup: 2021 Trash Totals!
This past weekend, we participated in Alice Ferguson Foundation's 33rd Annual Potomac Watershed Cleanup by hosting 2 cleanups onsite!...
Accokeek Foundation
Apr 21, 20212 min read
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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...
Accokeek Foundation
Apr 13, 20213 min read
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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...
Accokeek Foundation
Apr 12, 20212 min read
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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...
Accokeek Foundation
Apr 2, 20212 min read
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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...
Accokeek Foundation
Apr 2, 20213 min read
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HERstory: Hear Her, See Her
This month, as part of Hear Us, See Us, we acknowledge women from various walks of life across the centuries that have shaped this nation.
Accokeek Foundation
Mar 30, 20214 min read
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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.
Accokeek Foundation
Mar 23, 20214 min read
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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...
Accokeek Foundation
Mar 10, 20213 min read
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Accokeek Foundation Receives $20,000 from “Miller History Fund"
The Accokeek Foundation will receive $20,000 in funding through the Maryland Center for History and Culture’s (MCHC) Miller History Fund.
Accokeek Foundation
Feb 27, 20212 min read
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Hear Us, See Us: We Are More Than One Month
A new series of virtual lectures to discuss the importance of talking about all history, all year.
Accokeek Foundation
Jan 30, 20212 min read
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"On the Farm": An interview with photographer Aliza Eliazarov
We sat down with Aliza Eliazarov to learn more about her new photography book, On the Farm. Here's what she had to say.
Accokeek Foundation
Jan 15, 20213 min read
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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?
Accokeek Foundation
Dec 15, 20203 min read
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The Future of Farming: A Volunteer Spotlight with Brynna Bode
Farming might just be in Brynna Bode's blood. Since the 1600s, her family has farmed in Southern Maryland, and she is no different.
Accokeek Foundation
Dec 15, 20203 min read
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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.
Accokeek Foundation
Dec 8, 20204 min read
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