Children’s Day on the Farm
April 20 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Join us to see how children were involved in 18th and 19th-century farm life and trades. This special event features living history demonstrations and hands-on activities for families that highlight children’s life, work, and play in the 18th and 19th century Carolina Piedmont.
Children’s Day will take place in two sessions with the same activities. The first session is 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and the second session is 1– 4 p.m.
Activities Include:
• Candle-dipping
• Historic hearth cooking
• Butter-churning
• Writing with quill pens
• Blacksmithing demonstration
• Woodworking
• Carding and spinning
• Historic toys and games
• Scavenger Hunt
• Brattonsville site tour at 11 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.
• Concessions, including soft-serve ice cream, will be available for purchase.
Save time and get your tickets online! Online pre-registration is highly encouraged!
9:30 a.m. Session 1 p.m. Session
Please note: Brattonsville Road will be closed for visitor safety from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; please follow the posted detour.
Get free admission to Children’s Day on the Farm with a Culture & Heritage Museums membership! Membership benefits include free General Admission to all Culture & Heritage Museums sites for one year from date of purchase, plus gift shop discounts, and more!
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