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The Rise and Demise of Local Sheep Raising
Learn how sheep raising played a small part in local farming in the colonial era from historian Dan Cruson at New Pond Farm in Redding.
On Wednesday, April 27, 7:30–8:30 pm at New Pond Farm Education Center (101 Marchant Road, Redding) learn how sheep raising played a small part in local farming in the colonial era, it was not until the introduction of Merino sheep in the early years of the 19th century that sheep raising became popular and widespread. The rise of the sheep industry led to the creation of local associations which facilitated a shepherd culture and further promoted wool production. Using a collection of documents discovered in Newtown, Dan Cruson will present some of the more interesting features of 19th century sheep culture in Fairfield County. He will also trace some of the surprising factors which led to its demise by the first years of the 20th century.
$10 per New Pond Farm member, $15 per non-member
Registration is required. Please visit us online or call (203) 938-2117 to register.