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Children’s Day on the Farm: Day in the Revolution

April 19 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Join us for Children’s Day on the Farm! This year in honor of the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolution (April 19, 1775), we will be focusing on children’s life, work, and play in the 18th century.

On-Going Activities:
• Military camp cooking
• Writing with quill pens
• Blacksmithing demonstration
• Woodworking
• 18th century toys and games
• Visit a militia camp
• 18th century laundry

Scheduled Activities:
• Children’s militia drills (10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., & 3:30 p.m.)
• “Walking in Watt’s Shoes” tour of the Huck’s Defeat Battlefield (10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., & 3p.m.)

Children’s Day on the Farm will take place in two sessions from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 1 – 4 p.m.

Tickets

Admission for Children’s Day on the Farm is $10 per person. Before you buy, consider our Trial Membership for $20 per family*, for 1 month of membership benefits, including free admission to Children’s Day on the Farm.
*Up to 2 adults and the primary member’s children or grandchildren under 18.

Trial Membership

Please note: Brattonsville Road will be closed from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; please follow the posted detour.

Details

Date:
April 19
Time:
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
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