Time to Shear Sheep

At Peter Wentz Farmstead, 

there was quite a bit happening for Sheep Shearing Day. 

And I love this place... 

just the feel of it makes me happy. 

The Paper Maker


So despite being sick
for what seems like forever...
I visited the Farmstead.



And took lots of photos!






But I love this one...
the little lamb kept his sleepy eye on Mama
the whole time!



Mama had just been shorn!



Then I came home too exhausted to even look at the photos!

The Blacksmith at Peter Wentz Farmstead

It was Sheep Shearing Day at Peter Wentz Farmstead.
And along with the Sheep Shearing Demonstrations,
other period artisans practiced their crafts.



Here the Blacksmith focuses on heating the metal.
Then he diligently forms the shape desired.



I love seeing these handmade crafts practiced today.

Peter Wentz Farmstead, Worcester, PA

Here in Pennsylvania we are enjoying  

unseasonably warm weather. 

And I am liking it! 

Although today was designated as a recovery day 

from all the the holiday festivities we had, 

I had to get outside and do something!  

So...hubby and I took a ride north 

to the Peter Wentz Farmstead in Worcester. 

And guess what we learned...

George Washington slept here!  

No kidding, he really did. 

 

Fortunately, the farmstead was previously owned 

by people who appreciated that historical fact. 

Thus, many details of the period were maintained.

Today it is owned by Montgomery County, PA 

and is restored to reflect its residents earlier lifestyles. 

The Farmstead is an example of 18 century Pennsylvania German history. 

My heart pitter-patters over 18th century US history. 

Really, it does...just ask my husband. 

Interestingly, I just learned about these German stove designs
at Fonthill Castle in Doylestown!
They were used to inspire tile designs by Henry Mercer.

The details of this place exude history! 

OK, the food isn't real,
but we can pretend it is. 

 

Check out this original lock!!
This is a piece of art in itself.

That's hubby and our guide Erin...
he is a mechanical engineer.
Enough said.

The summer kitchen was used...

... to bake bread for George Washington!
Right there, in that bread oven!

You can find all of my photos in this gallery.


Visit this gem
on Shearer Road in
Worcester, PA.
Long/Lat 40.200805, -75.338187
Or find them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/peterwentzfarmstead

Peter Wentz Farmstead Hours of Operation:		Click on map for larger view.
Tues.- Sat.	10:00 - 4:00 PM
Sunday	1:00 - 4:00 PM
Last Tour	3:30 PM
Closed Mondays and major holidays.
Reservations are required for group tours. Admission: FREE!

All they suggest is a small donation of $2.
Now that's a bargain!