Historic Brattonsville

Join us for this Living History Saturday as we demonstrate the historic and cultural importance of traditional arts and skilled trades. This Saturday, we are focusing on the arts that enslaved and free Black individuals practiced historically, which you can see and touch. On-Going Activities: Natural Dyeing Corn Husk Dolls Timed Activities: Animal Feeding (10:30 […]

Join us for this Living History Saturday as we highlight the history of Juneteenth, its connection to the Brattonsville community, and traditional ways of celebrating emancipation. On-Going Activities: Meet the Descendants of Brattonsville Cooking with traditional recipes such as Sorrel Tea & BBQ 18th Infantry Interpretation Blacksmithing Create a Juneteenth Booklet including recipes, historical information, […]

Join us for this Living History Saturday as we demonstrate the historic and cultural importance of traditional arts and skilled trades. This Saturday, we are focusing on the arts that enslaved and free Black individuals practiced historically, which you can smell and hear. On-Going Activities: Blacksmithing Cosmetics & Herbs Timed Activities: Animal Feeding (10:30 a.m.) […]

Join us for this Living History Saturday as we commemorate Independence Day through hands-on activities, historic cooking demonstrations, site tours, and readings of the Declaration of Independence and other patriotic documents.

Details coming soon.