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Annual Highland Sheep Shearing
April 22, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
*** Sheep Shearing rescheduled for inclement weather to Sunday, April 22 ***
Highland’s annual sheep shearing will take place on Sunday, April 22 (rain or shine). At 2:30 p.m. Tom Stanley will demonstrate the New Zealand sheep shearing method at this educational, agricultural event. We will also have traditional wool carding and spinning demonstrations for the family from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
If the weather is favorable, visitors are encouraged to enjoy a picnic lunch on the grounds. Bring your own or choose from our selection of fresh sandwiches at the Museum Shop.
Admission to the sheep shearing event is $5 per person. Children under 6 are admitted free. MONROE’S FARM FRIENDS MEMBERS ARE ADMITTED FREE OF CHARGE! Tickets are available at the door or online using the link below.
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About Tom Stanley
Tom Stanley has worked with sheep his entire life, starting with an orphaned lamb when he was 9 years old. He started shearing his own sheep when he was 14 years old. Today, Tom is employed by Virginia Tech as an Agriculture Extension Agent based in Rockbridge County and keeps a small flock of 40 breeding sheep that lamb each April.