4th Annual Farm & Flax Day

Experience Flax to Linen production as it was done in Colonial times at our historic flax retting pond.
Discover the amazing qualities of linen and learn why this ancient fiber is making a come back as a fabric of the future!
Try your hand at processing flax or watch our wonderful team of presenters transform this ancient plant from stalk to thread to fabric! Flax Presenters are:
Peter & Nancy Cook
Diane Howes
Cheryl Callahan
Lori Baldwin
Michelle Parrish
Marion Ceres
Andrea Myklebust
Phyllis Marinoff
Stroll through the Howe Barn to view our exhibit of flax & linen artifacts that span 100's of years as well as our collection of antique farm implements. Blacksmithing presented by Norm Miner
In addition, lacemaking demos will be presented by the New England Lace Group.
Additional Participants to be announced
Like to hike? The Howe Conservation area includes a beautiful hike to Meetinghouse Pond on the Joe Urner Trail.
Cost: Free but donations are encouraged for our ongoing restoration efforts.
Event Rain date is Sunday, July 27th.

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• Next Tuesday, 24th June, 06:30 pm, A Walk Back in Time: Secrets of Cellar Holes in Gilmanton

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