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Down on the Farm: Bushnell Farm Holds Follow the Fibers Event
05/22/2019 07:00 AM EST •
05/22/2019 07:00 AM EST
The Bushnell Farm on Route One in Old Saybrook held its Follow the Fibers spring event on May 18. The free event showcased historic demonstrations of 17th century farm life, from sheep shearing, wool dyeing, weaving, cooking, rope making, and more. Here, volunteer Nile Barrett washes wool to prepare for dyeing.