Hogs and Eggs
by Kaylin Beach, Museum Interpreter and Volunteer Coordinator First, there is no difference between a Pig and a Hog. Just two different...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Apr 7, 2016
- 2 min
That’s a Wrap! Lattes with Lambs
In like a lion and out like a lamb. No, I’m not talking about the month of April, but last Saturday’s annual Lattes with Lambs event at...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Mar 31, 2014
- 1 min
Lattes with Lambs: Behind the Scenes
Spring (even cold and snowy) is always a really fun time to be on site because of the new additions that join our ranks. That’s right,...
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Accokeek Foundation
- May 22, 2013
- 1 min
Livestock Farmhands Volunteers
Godiva, one of our spring Hog Island Sheep lambs. If you love animals and would like to spend a few hours each week working on the farm,...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Nov 22, 2011
- 1 min
A New Addition to the Barnyard!
Barnyard Blog by Polly Festa It’s a boy. That’s right, Lynn of the National Colonial Farm and Meadow Brook Gabe are proud to announce...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Oct 20, 2011
- 2 min
Cows on Capitol Hill!
As a feature of our blog, our livestock manager, Polly Festa will be providing updates from the barnyard once a month. This month, she...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Oct 12, 2011
- 2 min
Hog Blog: Blue Ribbon Calves in Charles County
by Lorelei and Jujubee Hi, my name is Lorelei. I am 9 months old. In human years that’s like being 9 years old. I was the Best of Show...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Jun 29, 2011
- 2 min
The Hog Blog: Sally welcomes a newcomer to the farm
by Sally There’s a new animal at the farm that has everyone aflutter: a horse named “Lady.” Livestock manager Polly is the proud owner of...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Jun 14, 2011
- 1 min
Pic of the Week #4 – June 14
If you haven’t yet met Edgar, then you are truly missing out! Edgar is our newest addition to the farm family and when he’s not feeling...
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Accokeek Foundation
- May 4, 2011
- 1 min
The Hog Blog: An Encounter With Inky
by “Inky” With her photograph in a book and her bristles in what seems like everyone’s business, Sally thinks she’s such a star. But that...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Apr 1, 2011
- 1 min
The Start of Bluebird Season
The first bluebird egg of the season, spotted this month on the Ken Otis Bluebird Trail. A bright blue egg in Box Number Eleven: a sure...
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Accokeek Foundation
- Mar 11, 2011
- 1 min
Meet Edgar
The Accokeek Foundation Visitor Center reopened earlier this month with a brand new look and a brand new turtle. Edgar is a...
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