Colonial Sheep Shearing at Washington Crossing Historic Park May 8

The public is invited to the Thompson-Neely House &
Farmstead in Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA) on Friday, May 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the annual Colonial sheep shearing event. Attendees can see sheep being shorn of their winter wool coats and then try their hand at the many steps it takes to turn the fleece into clothing.

This program is open to the general public, home-schooled children and students in public, parochial and private schools. Admission is $9 for everyone age four and older. Advance registration is required for groups of 15 or more people. To register, please call 215-493-4076. Parking is free and this event is held rain or shine.

Sheep Shearing at Washington Crossing Historic Park helps to tell the more than 200-year agricultural story of this important Bucks County historic site. Owned and operated by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission since the 1920’s, the Thompson-Neely House is an 18th century farmhouse that was used as a hospital to care for sick and wounded Continental soldiers during their encampment here in the winter of 1776.

The house is located about two miles south of New Hope at the intersection of Route 32 and Aquetong Rd. Individuals with disabilities who need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this event should call 215-493-4076. To stay up-to-date on what is happening in the park visit WashingtonCrossingPark.org.