Annual Sheep to Shawl Festival

On May 3, 2015 from 12 to 4 pm at the Daniel W. Kissam house located at 434 Park Avenue, Huntington. It is free to the public and a great way to introduce spring, seasonal living, clothing production and traditional crafts to both children and adults. The Sheep to Shawl Festival is a fun and fascinating look at colonial life – featuring real sheep shearing. Demonstrators in colonial costume share their knowledge and assist visitors in carding, spinning, knitting and weaving – the processes from “sheep to shawl”.

Kids love the traditional games, face painting, story telling, and old fashioned crafts.

The main highlights of the festival are the live sheep shearing demonstrations.

Many craft guilds on Long Island have representatives demonstrating their skills and assisting visitors in trying their hand at spinning, quilt making, embroidery, lace making, basket weaving, knitting and crocheting.

Throughout the “Sheep to Shawl” event, docents will share the history of the 1795 Dr. Daniel W. Kissam House and Costumes from the Society’s extensive collection will be on display in room settings. Adding to the festivities is traditional music, refreshments and souvenirs. Not to be missed is the newly-renovated Museum Shop with its many treasures, collectibles and antiques. Also the Huntington Arsenal, a revolutionary War-era building across the street form the Kissam property, will be open to tour. The Arsenal is home to the Huntington Militia and features many historic artifacts.