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Sheep farming and wool production are integral in the history of Washington County.
That very history is key in a unique event that will be coming to Washington in April 2023. “The Running of the Wools,” is a combined effort of the Washington County Historical Society and the Washington Business District Authority in which sheep will
To begin fundraising for next April’s event, “Spread the Ewes” is scheduled for 6-9 p.m. June 10 in the Washington Parks Stone Pavilion.
“Spread the Ewes” will feature a locally sourced farm to table dinner. Many local businesses will be spotlighted in some way.
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The Washington County Historical Society and the Washington Business District Authority are pleased to announce our fundraising event at The Washington Parks Stone Pavilion featuring a locally sourced farm to table dinner.
The purpose of “Spread the Ewes” is to not only spotlight our local businesses but also to fundraise for a brand new one of a kind event coming in 2023, “The Running of the Wools”. The feedback and excitement we have received regarding this event have been overwhelming, and we cannot wait to give guests at “Spread the Ewes” a first glimpse at the event details!
“Spread the Ewes” will also feature live music by Dan Baker, drinks by The Lab at Arman Barrels, Dinner by Chef Ryan at the Public Market, Decorations by the Ivy Green, Appetizers by The President’s Pub and Dessert by Popcorn Willy! Clay Kilgore, the Executive Director of the Washington County Historical Society will also be giving a presentation on why sheep farming was such an enormous part of our history and economy in Washington, and how it is also shaping our future.
In addition, raffle baskets will be at the event for all to try their luck on!
In the early 1800s, southwest Pennsylvania was an epicenter for sheep farming. By the time of the Civil War, Washington County led the nation in wool production and sheep in the county outnumbered people seven to one. But that changed throughout the early 20th century, as sheep agriculture grew in western states and oil and coal took on a greater role in southwest Pennsylvania’s economy. But throughout that shift, some farms have worked to keep the region’s sheep-raising heritage alive.