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Historic Longstreet Farm will host Wool Days/Sheep Shearing this weekend.
Here's what is happening in your county parks this weekend:
Cookstove Demonstration
Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
See what's cooking on the woodstove and discover how recipes, cooking techniques and kitchens have changed since the 1890s. FREE!
Wool Days/Sheep Shearing
Saturday & Sunday, April 27 & 28 from 12-3 p.m.
Learn how farmers use traditional blade shearing practices to remove the fleece from sheep. Gene Sheninger will return with his collies to show their herding skills. FREE!
Milling Demonstrations
Saturday & Sunday, April 27 & 28 at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
See the 19th century gristmill ground corn into meal. Each demonstration lasts approximately 15 minutes. FREE!
Adult Basketball - Co-ed
Sunday, April 28 from 8-10 a.m.
Shoot some hoops on our full court gym. The cost is $5 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to ages 17 & up.
Seabrook-Wilson House Open
Sunday, April 28 from 1-4 p.m.
Visit this house which dates back to the early 1700s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and see displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE!
The Park System is currently hosting the following free exhibit:
In Vivid Color Exhibit
April 19-August 2 (Please note that the Gallery will be closed on May 25 and July 4-6.)
Hours are 12-4 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday.
See works that showcase an aesthetic of bright color palettes and high vibrancy. Admission and parking are free.
The Art of War Exhibit
Now through March 9, 2025
Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m., daily.
Explore the role art played in uniting the country during World War I. Propaganda posters, uniforms, medals and music are on display.
Here are some other ways to enjoy the weekend in the parks:
- Hike, bike or walk our 147.5 miles of trails.
- Visit a playground.
- Capture the beauty of the season with your camera.
- Check out our upcoming programs – nature, sports & fitness, arts & crafts, outdoor adventures and more.
For more information about the Park System, please call 732-842-4000, ext. 4312, between 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on weekends and holidays.