slate run living historical farm

At Slate Run, visitors can experience what farm life was like 100 years ago.

A stroll through the gardens, barns and farmhouse offers costumed staff and volunteers going about their daily chores as they were done before gas-powered tractors and electric refrigerators.

Summer field plowing might be accomplished with the help of the draft horses. Inside the summer kitchen, the ladies may be canning and preserving crops from the heirloom garden.

The farm is home to all kinds of heirloom animal breeds including the Poland China hog, Merino sheep and Percheron draft horses. There are also flocks of ducks, chickens, turkeys and geese.

The farm offers many programs where children and families can help with activities at the farm. Whether it's maple syrup time or sheep shearing, all work on the farm varies by season and is dependent on the weather. Call 614-833-1880 for more information.

Slate Run Living Historical Farm

1375 State Route 674 N.
Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110

http://www.metroparks.net/ParksSlateRunFarm.aspx

Information courtesy Columbus Metro Parks

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