Children in 1965 Concord, New Hampshire, enjoy a lively day at a petting farm, reaching out to pet small sheep in a rustic outdoor enclosure. Families and school groups gather around a white post and stone ledge, with kids in colorful summer clothes—red shirts, pink pants, and straw hats—laughing and chasing the animals. The scene, shot on 8mm film, captures the warm, nostalgic charm of a mid-century family outing, with a log cabin and red-roofed building in the background. The footage shows natural movement and slight camera shake, typical of home movie recordings from the era.
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