by Kaylin Beach, Museum Interpreter and Volunteer Coordinator First, there is no difference between a Pig and a Hog. Just two different...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

As a feature of our blog, our livestock manager, Polly Festa will be providing updates from the barnyard once a month. This month, she...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Accokeek Foundation Visitor Center reopened earlier this month with a brand new look and a brand new turtle. Edgar is a...