The Hattie Weber Museum will join the Davis Farmers Market’s Pig Day celebration on Saturday by showing off dozens of pigs in all colors, shapes, sizes and materials (except flesh) from the collection of senior docent Roberta Stevenson, along with an exhibit featuring the history and breeds of pigs in North America.

Visitors to the museum, 445 C St. — in the northeast corner of Central Park — will discover why lard was important in World War II and why post-war pork production eliminated much of the diversity in pig breeds.
Other livestock is the focus of the museum’s ongoing “Purple Circle” exhibit, which features purebred cattle and sheep from an area around Davis that became famous for the number of grand champion (purple ribbon) winners in international livestock competitions.
Davis retail history is celebrated “in the bag” with plastic and fabric bags from now-departed stores.
History books, hand-knit market bags and ruffle scarves, note paper, stationary and teddy bears are for sale. Inscribed bricks for the rose garden are also available. Proceeds benefit the museum annex fund to restore the WPA building next to the museum.
The Hattie Weber Museum is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free but donations are accepted with gratitude. Children are welcome to play in the toy corner while adults view the exhibits.

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