Posts Tagged ‘animals’
in Podcasts
January 14, 2013
Home to Roost
Rare and unusual breeds of chickens make their homes throughout the Historic Area. From ornamental pets to supper-table staples, Manager of Rare Breeds Elaine Shirley takes care of them all.
Listen to this week’s podcast.
in What's New
April 27, 2012
The Historic Area welcomes 19 Leicester Longwool lambs
Elaine Shirley, Colonial Williamsburg’s manager of the Rare Breeds program, says 19 new lambs, including several sets of twins, have been added to the Foundation’s sheep flock. The lambs were born within about a month’s time, the first arriving on March 17 and the most recent on April 15.
Guests can see lambs at the Peyton Randolph House property, located at the corner of Nicholson and North England Streets, and at the pasture near Bassett Hall. Come visit!
Learn more about our Rare Breeds Program.
in What's New
April 7, 2010
Lambs are here
Baby lambs can be found in pastures throughout the Historic Area. Come see moms and lambs at the corner of Nassau and Francis streets, next to Bassett Hall, in the Bluebell pasture across from the Powell House, and in the maternity ward behind Wetherburn’s Tavern.
Listen to an interview with Manager of Rare Breeds Elaine Shirley.
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