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Sat., Aug. 9 1pm
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Invited Artist: Cumberland River Plowboys Old-Time String Band
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Join us this afternoon in the shade of the maple trees to enjoy cool slices of watermelon and musical melodies of the Cumberland River Plow Boys.
Program free with HP admission.
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Sun., Aug. 10 1pm
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Black Patch Blues
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Known as the 13 month crop, raising dark fired tobacco is a succession of endless work. Today we will be suckering or worming. Old-timers claimed to bite the heads off of tobacco worms. Join us and you can too!
Program free with HP admission.
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Sat., Aug. 16 9:30am-4pm
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Children's Festival: Children's Life on The Farm
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Life for a child on a farm was busy with lots of daily chores, helping their parents with farm work, attending school, and playing with homemade toys and games. Come early and experience the variety of children's farm activities.
*Ideal for Home Educators. $3/$4.
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Sat., Aug. 23 1:30pm
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Smooth Cutting
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The farm is a busy place and our tools show it in their dull edges. Drop by the tool barn and learn of 19th century techniques for sharpening a variety of day-to-day tools.
Program free with HP admission.
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Sun., Aug. 24 1pm
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Puttin' by the Garden
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Summer fruits and vegetables had to be preserved for the winter months; however, before home canning became popular, preserving was a slow, tricky job. Visit the ladies of The Homeplace as they "put-by" the garden and orchard harvest.
Program free with HP admission.
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Sat., Aug. 30 1-4pm
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Storytelling Festival
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Since ancient times, telling stories was a way of passing on family history and folklore from one generation to another. In keeping with that ancient tradition, The Homeplace will host its First Annual Storytelling Festival featuring talented local storytellers.
*Ideal for Home Educators. Program free with HP admission.
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Sun., Aug. 31 2pm
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Dr. J. P. McGilicutty's Traveling Medicine Show
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Do you feel ill? Have no fear, Dr. J.P. McGilicutty is returning to The Homeplace with a full supply of his wonderful elixir. Or, if you are in good health, just come and be entertained by the good Doctor's dramatic presentation of a traveling medicine show complete with musical performances by the Cumberland River Plowboys Old-Time String Band, a Punch & Judy puppet show, and more. Don't be late, your health can't wait!
Program free with HP admission.
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Mon., Sep. 1 1pm
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Period Pastimes
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Today's children might play on computers, skateboards, or soccer teams, but children in the 1850s had just as much fun listening to stories, or playing with homemade toys and games. Join in on the fun as we enjoy a bit of leisure time on the farm.
Program free with HP admission.
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Mon., Sept. 1 1pm
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Period Pastimes
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Today's children might play on computers, skateboards, or soccer teams, but
children in the 1850s had just as much fun listening to stories, or playing
with homemade toys and games. Join in on the fun as we enjoy a bit of
leisure time on the farm.
*Ideal for Home Educators. Program free with HP
admission.
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Sat., Sept. 6 1pm
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Flax Facts
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What do Egyptians, the pilgrims, George Washington and black slaves all
have in common? They wall wore clothing made from linen thread. Join the
staff at the Tool Barn for the multi-step process of breaking down the flax
straw and then watch the spinning wheel whirl transforming homegrown flax
into versatile thread.
*Ideal for Home Educators. Program free with HP
admission.
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Sun., Sept. 7 2pm
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Ox Power
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They have powerful muscles and some can reach over 2000 pounds in weight.
They can pull twice their weight when they need to, what are they? Oxen!
You can find ours at the Ox Barn where you can learn some fun facts about
them and see the working steer in action.
*Ideal for Home Educators.
Program free with HP admission.
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Sat., Sept. 13 10am - 4pm
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19th Annual 1850's Agricultural Fair
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Experience a cornucopia of farm life from heritage farm animals and plowing
displays, to lending a hand making fresh apple cider and apple butter,
contests of strength and skill, and voting for your favorite heirloom
vegetables. As with agricultural fairs of the past, The Homeplace features
historic trade people selling their wares, a farmer's market and
entertainment including: the old time tunes of The Dixie Volunteers; have
your head "read" by visiting the Phrenologist; and enjoy a traditional
Punch and Judy puppet show. Festival food available for purchase. Plus,
new this year, learn to play cricket, often referred to as baseballs older
brother. Cricket enthusiast, Tom Melville, will teach the fundamentals of
cricket. Everyone is welcome to join in on the ongoing cricket game. Step
back in time, if just for a day, and enjoy the excitement of an old-time
agricultural fair!
*Ideal for Home Educators. $4/$6. Lawn chairs are
welcome on the farm. For more information, call 931 232-6457.
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Sat., Sept. 20 1pm
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Gourd Time at The Homeplace
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Come compare gourds, squashes, and pumpkins. Learn how early farmers used
them and see how they are used today as edibles, in decorating, and as
craft items.
Program free with HP admission.
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Sun., Sept. 21 1pm
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An Apple a Day
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Everyone knows that apples are a delicious fruit eaten raw but can you name
other ways apples can be consumed? Come by The Homeplace kitchen as the
ladies prepare this amazing fruit for use this winter. They may even have a
few apple "receipts" for you to sample.
Program free with HP admission.
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Sat., Sept. 27 10am-12pm and 1-4pm
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Organic Gardening
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Although set in the 1850's, The Homeplace has long been a promoter of
earth-friendly programs including our heirloom vegetables and field crops
program. Farm practices in the past reflected the then popular view that
land and resources were limitless. Today we realize that our resources are
not limitless; using lessons from the past, we can learn to conserve our
limited resources. Organic Farming, a modern concept, was practiced during
the 1850's as a matter of necessity instead of a matter of protecting the
land and resources.
Learn modern organic farming techniques from organic gardening expert,
Charles Berryhill. Discover how easy it is to garden or farm using Charles'
earth-friendly gardening techniques. 'Try this' at home to protect the
water, land, and wildlife in your community. Charles Berryhill and his wife
and herbalist, Denise Berryhill own Briarwood Gardens, which features
organically grown ingredients for their homemade soaps, balms, dip mixes
and teas. Items from Briarwood Gardens will be available for purchase.
Invited Artist Charles Berryhill, Organic Gardening Specialist.
Admission
is free for NPLD.
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Sun., Sept. 28 1pm
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Handsewing for the Bride's Trousseau
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The wedding is only a few weeks away and the bride isn't ready! Join the
ladies at the Double Pen House as they take up needle and thread to make
last minute preparations for the bride's trousseau.
Program free with HP admission.
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Sun., Oct. 5
1pm
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Picking Up Pawpaws
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We have gathered an autumn cornucopia from the fields and woods. You are
invited to the Double Pen House to see and taste these indigenous fruits,
nuts, and roots. See how they were used in recipes to enhance the table
fare of the early farm families.
*Ideal for Home Educators. Program free
with HP admission.
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Sat., Oct. 11
10 am-12pm; 1-4pm
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Weaving at Home
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The barn loom is humming making towels, rugs and blankets for the farm
family. Learn about this fascinating process from local weaver and textile
artist, Lydia Ruth Hickman. Visit with Miss Hickman as she demonstrates
weaving while showing how it has, and has not changed over the years.
*Ideal for Home Educators. Invited Artist: Lydia Ruth Hickman, Textile
Artist.
Program free with HP admission.
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Sun., Oct. 12
1pm
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Tightening the House
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Winter's cold will soon be hollering through the hollow here at The
Homeplace. Join us as we "tighten the house" by preparing it against the
coming winter's cold.
*Ideal for Home Educators.
Program free with HP admission.
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Sat., Oct. 18
10am-4pm
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Homeplace Wedding
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10 am-12pm: Wedding preparations and trousseau viewing
1-4pm: Wedding ceremony and celebration
Weddings were major social events for a between the rivers community in the
1850s. Be a part of the celebration as The Homeplace family recreates this
joyful event! Come early and visit with family and relatives as they
discuss the upcoming nuptials, community happenings and the politics of the
day. Later, you are invited to attend the ceremony as neighbors of the
bride and groom. After the ceremony, enjoy a piece of wedding cake and a
cup cider. Then dance the afternoon away to 19th century fiddle tunes and
join in on the wedding games to see whose wedding we will be attending next
year. Finally, a shivaree of the newlyweds completes a day of fun and
celebration!
Program free with HP
admission.
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Sun., Oct. 19
1pm
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Firing Dark Fired Tobacco
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No aroma defines the autumn season better than firing tobacco. It was the
smell of "cash crop" for the early farmer between the rivers. Join us for
late season firing at our Tobacco Barn.
Program free with HP admission.
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Fri., Oct. 24
6-8:30pm
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Snap Apple Night
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Experience Pryor Creek as the early Scots-Irish settlers did by joining us
at The Homeplace for an evening of 19th century fun for the whole family.
We will have storytellers who will spin many tales by the light of the
bonfires and for more fun there will be parlor games at the Double Pen
House. Bring your friends and family for a most enjoyable Snap Apple Night!
$4/$6 Evening program only. Ticket sales begin at 5:30pm. For more
information call 931-232-6457.
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Sat., Oct. 25
1pm
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Candledipping
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Candlelight was the main source of light for a mid-19th century home. Lend
a hand as we dip beeswax candles, then step into a room lighted only by
candlelight.
*Ideal for Home Educators. Program free with HP admission.
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Sun., Oct. 26
1pm
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Firing Dark Fired Tobacco
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No aroma defines the autumn season better than firing tobacco. It was the
smell of "cash crop" for the early farmer between the rivers. Join us for
late season firing at our Tobacco Barn.
Program free with HP admission.
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Sat., Nov. 1 11am
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Spinning Wool
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Join us as we card and spin our sheep's wool into yarn that will later be
knitted into warm winter garments.
*Ideal for Home Educators. Program free
with HP admission.
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Sat., Nov. 1 1pm
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This Old, Old House
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Enjoy this guided walking tour focusing on the history of the farm site,
and learn how The Homeplace came to be a Living History Farm complete with
live animals and daily demonstrations.
Program free
with HP admission.
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Sat., Nov. 1 2pm
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Ox Power
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They have powerful muscles and some can reach over 2000 pounds in weight.
They can pull twice their weight when they need to, what are they? Oxen!
You can find ours at the Ox Barn where you can learn some fun facts about
them and see the working steer in action.
*Ideal for Home Educators.
Program free with HP admission.
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Sun., Nov. 2 1pm
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Weather Folklore
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"If the November goose bone be thick, so will be the winter weather to be".
For centuries, farmers, sailors, and town's people alike have observed the
ways of the animals, plants, and the heavens to forecast the weather. Let's
get together and see what the signs are telling us about the weather
forecast for today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Program free with HP admission.
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Sat., Nov. 8 1pm
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Horsepower
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The use of animal power was essential to the survival of farms before the
invention of modern farm machinery. However, the first animal used for
draft power, the horse proved to be one of the most powerful and dependable
animals used to power the farm. Today we will put our horses to work at The
Homeplace. Join us to see horsepower at work.
Program free with HP
admission.
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Sun., Nov. 9 1-4pm
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Spinning, Knitting, & Sewing: Making Warm Winter Clothing
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Since the spring sheep shearing, the farmwomen have been busy at their
spinning wheels producing yarn to be knitted, crocheted or woven into
winter clothing. With winter not too far off, give a hand, and help to
prepare the last of the spring wool for the spinning wheel. The Homeplace
collection of warm winter clothing will be on display.
*Ideal for Home
Educators. Program free with HP admission.
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Sat., Nov. 8 1pm
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Horsepower
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The use of animal power was essential to the survival of farms before the
invention of modern farm machinery. However, the first animal used for
draft power, the horse proved to be one of the most powerful and dependable
animals used to power the farm. Today we will put our horses to work at The
Homeplace. Join us to see horsepower at work.
Program free with HP
admission.
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Sat., Nov. 15 1pm
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From Rags to Riches: 1850s Recycling
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Holes in your old shirt, tears in your old dress, what in the world to do
with them? Let's get together and have a rag bee! Help the ladies tear up
these rags and get them ready to recycle into useful rag rugs that will
help to keep the floor warmer this winter.
*Ideal for Home Educators.
Program free with HP admission.
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Sun., Nov. 16 2pm
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Seasonal Traditions
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Do you have a tradition that you celebrate in your family at different
times of the year? How about in your home town? Today we shall explore some
traditions celebrated at different seasons, show where some of our commonly
celebrated traditions come from and how some of the meanings of these
traditions have changed over the years. Your destination for this
historical exploration will be at the Double Pen House at The Homeplace.
Program free with HP admission.
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Sat., Nov. 22 1pm
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Woodchopper's Wisdom
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Keeping warm in the winter months meant hard work for farm families in the
19th century. Basic skills such as harvesting timber for firewood and
knowing how to saw, split, and stack wood were common knowledge to our
forefathers. Learn more about these basic skills of survival today as we
demonstrate the wisdom of the woodchopper.
Program free with HP admission.
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Sun., Nov. 23 1pm
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Lye Soap Making
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"If lye soap won't kill it, nothing will". Lye soap had many uses from
doing laundry to washing dishes. Join the ladies for some good clean fun as
they stir up a batch of this all purpose cleaner.
Program free with HP admission.
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Sat., Nov. 29 1-4 pm
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Christmas in 1850
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Smells of pine and fresh ginger bread cookies, stockings hung over the
fireplace, and voices raised in song mean that Christmas has come to The
Homeplace. Join the 1850's farm family as they prepare for the Christmas
holidays. Learn how to make traditional Christmas decorations and home
cooked goodies. Then, sit back and relax to the old-time Christmas tunes of
the Dixie Volunteers. Later, join them in singing 1800's Christmas carols
as we usher in the arrival of Santa Claus by horse and buggy. Come all ye
for fun and merriment.
*Ideal for Home Educators. Program free with HP
admission.
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Sun., Nov. 30 1pm
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How Sweet It Is!
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Mid-19th century farm families used many different "sweetens" in cooking
that they could either produce or purchase for much less than white refined
sugar. Many of the "sweetens" were quite a treat on hot biscuits or
cornbread with freshly churned butter. Come to the Double Pen kitchen and
see how the ladies used these "sweetens" in their receipts (recipes).
Program free with HP admission.
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Sat., Dec. 6 5-7pm
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A Christmas Eve at The Homeplace
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It's Christmas Eve at The Homeplace! Join The Homeplace family as they
prepare for an 1850's Christmas Eve by decorating a Christmas tree,
enjoying favorite holiday treats, and singing traditional carols. Bring
your family and help us celebrate this holly, jolly holiday!
$4/$6.
Registration limited. Reservations and full deposit required. Call
270-924-2020 to reserve your space.
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