Sep 14 - 21 2016
Working Dog Wednesdays

Working Dog Wednesdays

Presented by Summit County Historical Society at Perkins Stone Mansion

“Mutton Hill” is the name that residents of 19th century Akron gave to Perkins’ 150-acre farm, known for its 1,500 sheep that were reputed to produce some of the finest wool in the world. The Society is collaborating with The Spicy Lamb Farm of Peninsula to bring the sheep to the mansion grounds. Owner Laura DeYoung Minnig, who is also the Executive Director of Urban Shepherds, says “I’m excited to promote urban sheep grazing as a cost-saving and environmental alternative to mowing, while educating youth and recruiting future shepherds.”

Admission Info

Working Dog Wednesdays are free and open to the public.

Phone: 3305351120

Email: Leianne@summithistory.org

Dates & Times

2016/09/14 - 2016/09/21

Location Info

Perkins Stone Mansion

550 Copley Road, Akron, OH 44320

Accessibility Info

Working Dog Wednesdays are on the grounds of the Perkins Stone Mansion.  The parking lot is paved but the sheep paddocks are on the grass at a slight incline.