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Sat., May 23 - Mon., May
25
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RIVER DAYS 2009
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Explore the adventurous
waters of rivers! At Nature Station step back into the world of Tom
Sawyer, a boy who grew up alongside the river. Have adventures, learn
outdoor skills, and encounter the natural world as you might have
done if you had lived in Tom Sawyer's days. During the weekend at
The Homeplace enjoy river sounds of The Pickin' Party: Old-Time Music
Festival and on Monday watch the ladies whip up a batch of fresh fish
during the Southern Fish Fry.
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Sat. and Sun.,
May 23 & 24
(Note date change from past years!)
11am-8pm - Sat.;
12-5pm - Sun. |
The Pickin' Party: The Homeplace
Old-Time Music Festival |
Born of the heartland,
raised in the river valleys, old-time country music this weekend will
once again echo in the hills and hollows of Land Between The Lakes.
For two days, experience the best of old-time music through workshops,
pickin' sessions and energized performances of old-time fiddle, banjo,
and bluegrass music. Bring banjo, guitar, fiddle, or harmonica and
join in on the fun during daily open mic sessions. Enjoy weekend performances
of folk singer and fretless banjo picker, Mark Dvorak, old time string
band, The Dixie Volunteers, and the best of old time and bluegrass
music. Throughout the day, stroll through the historic buildings,
fields and gardens, and talk with the 1850 farm family as they go
about their daily chores. 1850 children's activities will take place
throughout the weekend. Festival food and ice-cold drinks will be
available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs or ground blankets.
Saturday $4/$6; Sunday $4/$5. Includes same
day HP admission. For more information, call 931-232-6457.
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Sun., May 24
12-5pm |
The Pickin' Party: The Homeplace
Old-Time Music Festival |
Sunday
$4/$5. Includes same day HP admission. For more information, call
931-232-6457. See Saturday, May 23. |
Mon., May 25
MEMORIAL DAY
10am-12pm |
Southern Fish Fry
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Visit with the ladies in
the kitchen of the Double Pen House as they fry up a mess of fresh
fish to feed to the hardworking men on the farm for dinner today.
Program free with HP admission.
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Sat., May 30
10am-3pm |
I Spy Iron Scavenger Hunt
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The Iron Industry was very
important to people living Between the Rivers in the 1850s. Many items
they used daily were made of iron. Come to The Homeplace today for
an iron scavenger hunt. As you tour the farm, see how many items you
can find that are made of iron. *Ideal for Home Educators.
Program free with HP admission. |
Sun., May 31
1pm |
Tools of the Trade
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Ever wondered what professional
craftsmen and weekend warriors did before power tools? Come to the
Tool Barn and learn about woodworking tools of the 19th century, their
uses, and their histories. Program
free with HP admission. |
| Wednesday, June 3
10am-1pm |
"Dinnertime"
HOMEPLACE |
At noon the sound
of the dinner bell will ring through the hollow announcing to the
men folk that it's time to eat! Come by the Double Pen House to
see and smell what the ladies have cooked up to feed the farmhands
today. Program free with HP admission. |
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| Saturday, June 6
10am - 4pm |
Children's Day: "Sleep
Tight" on the Farm*
HOMEPLACE |
Just like today,
a good night's sleep was very important after a busy day of farm
chores. During this year's Children's Day, discover what it took
to get a good night's sleep in the 1850s! Come early and experience
the variety of farm activities that has to take place before you
can "sleep tight". *Ideal for Home Educators. $3
children/$4 adults. Includes HP admission. |
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| Sunday, June 7
1pm |
Feather Ticks on the Farm!
HOMEPLACE |
Mattresses made of
a fabric called "ticking" were stuffed to make the "ticks" that
people slept on in the 1850s. Help the ladies at the Double Pen
House fill ticks with feathers or corn shucks to get the beds ready
for a good night's sleep. Program free
with HP admission. |
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| Wednesday, June 10
2pm |
Ox Power
HOMEPLACE |
Meet at the ox barn
to learn what makes an ox; how they work, and to see the working
steer in action. Program free with HP
admission. |
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| Saturday, June 13
10am-3pm |
2nd annual LBL North American
Butterfly Association Butterfly Count
HOMEPLACE |
Experience not necessary
- you will learn the butterflies as we go. We'll start at the Homeplace
and caravan south in LBL. You can stay with the group as long as
you like. Some walking is required, so please wear sturdy shoes,
hats and sunscreen and bring water and a lunch. Please, no nets
or collecting. For more information contact: Rita Venable, rita@godtheartist.com.
$3 participation fee required by NABA for each participant. |
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| Saturday, June 13
1pm |
"Stay Gee, Jake"
HOMEPLACE |
We need help! Hold
gee and go twice to middle. Walk back into history behind a double
shovel, rastus, or spike harrow and learn why these tools were so
important to an 1850's farm. Program free
with HP admission. |
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| Sunday, June 14
1pm |
Puttin' by the Garden
HOMEPLACE |
Summer fruits and
vegetables had to be preserved for 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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| Wednesday, June 17
1pm |
Flower Pounding: Putting
the Metal to the Petal
HOMEPLACE |
Let's get together
with a hammer and some pretty flowers to create a lovely piece of
art. Program free with HP admission. |
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| Sunday, June 21 - Father's
Day
2pm |
Using the Spring-Pole
Lathe
HOMEPLACE |
Spring-Pole wood
turning lathes were used extensively throughout history by woodworkers
and country chair makers. Come out to the Tool Barn today to learn
more about he lathe and to see it in action.
Program free with HP admission. |
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| Wednesday, June 24
10:30am |
Plowing the Garden
HOMEPLACE |
Horses and mules
were the ideal animals used for cultivating gardens in the 19th
century. Stop by the garden to see how this is done without causing
harm to the vegetables growing there. Program
free with HP admission. |
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| Saturday, June 27
1pm |
A Good Day to Dye
HOMEPLACE |
Visit the Single
Pen House to learn more about dye plants. Then come by the Double
Pen House and watch the ladies use the natural dye to color fabric
for a quilt. Program free with HP admission. |
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| Sunday, June 28
1pm |
The Tobacco Twist
HOMEPLACE |
Dark fired tobacco
was an important source of income for a middle class farm in the
1850s, but how does it turn from crop to cash? Join us at the Tool
Barn to see tobacco being worked into its final stage.
Program free with HP admission. |
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| Wednesday, July 1
10am - 3pm |
I Spy Iron Scavenger Hunt*
HOMEPLACE |
The iron industry
was very important to people living Between the Rivers in the 1850s.
Many items they used daily were made of iron. Come to The Homeplace
today for an iron scavenger hunt. As you tour the farm see how many
items you can find that are made of iron. *Ideal for Home Educators.
Program free with HP admission. |
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| Friday, July 3
1-3pm |
Homeplace Scavenger Hunt
HOMEPLACE |
Come by the farm
and get your list; but don't forget to check it twice, as you search
to see just how many items you can find!
Program free with HP admission. |
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| Saturday, July 4 - Independence
Day
1-4 pm |
Independence Day*
HOMEPLACE |
Enjoy an afternoon
of holiday fun and entertainment at The Homeplace as we celebrate
one of the biggest holidays in the1850's, Independence Day. Festivities
kick off with a visit from the popular Kentucky statesman Henry
Clay as he regales us with stories of his life: his adventures as
a Kentucky senator, Speaker of the House, Secretary of State and
his unsuccessful run for the presidency. Then let the games begin!
Join in on the fun! Play old-time games; enjoy a cool slice of watermelon,
cool under the shade of the maple trees while enjoying music and
a few tall tales. The day will end with a bang as a paper hot air
balloon is launched into the sky to celebrate the biggest holiday
of the 1850's, Independence Day. *Ideal for Home Educators. Henry
Clay is played by George McGee and the program is funded in part
by the Kentucky Humanities Council and the National Endowment for
the Humanities. Program free with paid
admission. |
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| Sunday, July 5
10am - 12pm and 1-4pm |
19th Century Photography
HOMEPLACE |
Invited Artist: Tim
Parson- Wet Plate Artist. Imagine a time when the image of loved
ones was only achieved by an artist's brush. Then perhaps you can
imagine the excitement that photography created in the mid 1800's!
Relive the excitement of having your "image struck" when you visit
with historic photography expert Tim Parson. Throughout the day,
using period photography equipment, Mr. Parson will demonstrate
the techniques of 1800's photography, and displays his collection
of historic and reproduction photographs. For a more in-depth look
at 1850 photography, attend a Wet Plate Photography Seminar. Mr.
Parson will be available to take photographs on a first-come first-served
basis for a fee. |
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| Wednesday, July 8
10am-1pm |
"Dinnertime"
HOMEPLACE |
At noon the sound
of the dinner bell will ring through the hollow announcing to the
men folk that it's time to eat! Come by the Double Pen House to
see and smell what the ladies have cooked up to feed the farmhands
today. Program free with HP admission.
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| Saturday, July 11
1pm |
Puddings, Pies & Cakes:
Summer Treats
HOMEPLACE |
We've been busy on
the farm gathering fresh fruit and vegetables. Now its time to put
them to use by cookin' up some delicious summer treats for everyone
to taste. Program free with HP admission. |
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| Sunday, July 12
1pm |
Don't Fence Me In*
HOMEPLACE |
Fence in the crops
and fence out the animals. Learn universal ways of using natural
materials for building miniature fences, cribs and cages. Children
are encouraged to create and adults will be tolerated. *Ideal for
Home Educators. Program free with HP admission. |
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| Wednesday, July 15
2pm |
Ox Power
HOMEPLACE |
Meet at the ox barn
to learn what makes an ox; how they work, and to see the working
steer in action. Program free with HP
admission. |
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| Saturday, July 18
2pm |
The Art of America's Rural
Artist: William Sidney Mount
HOMEPLACE |
William Sidney Mount
was one of America's greatest artists during the 19th century. Rural
scenes including farming, country dances, and every day life were
among his greatest subjects. Learn more about the artist and his
work during this PowerPoint presentation held in air conditioned
comfort of The Homeplace theatre. Program
free with HP admission. |
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| Sunday, July 19
1pm |
Sew What?
HOMEPLACE |
What are the ladies
sewing today? During the mid-19th century women had to know a variety
of sewing techniques. Not only did they make most of their family's
clothing but they also mad their linens and quilts, and knitted
socks, shawls, hats and mittens. Come by the Double Pen House to
see what the ladies are making today. Program
free with HP admission. |
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| Wednesday, July 22
1pm |
Ice Cream Social*
HOMEPLACE |
There's nothing better
on a hot summer afternoon than homemade ice cream. Help the ladies
at the Double Pen House turn the bucket and there may be a reward
for your labor. *Ideal for Home Educators.
Program free with HP admission. |
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| Saturday, July 25
1-4pm |
Tomato-mania!
HOMEPLACE |
Do you remember the
wonderful old-type tomatoes that grandma used to grow in her garden?
Well today you may be able to find them at The Homeplace! We'll
have a number of older variety heirloom tomatoes available for display
and discussion as we dig into tomato history and horticulture. Vote
for your favorite tomato during our taste test as we democratically
decide which tomato is tops to sink your teeth into!
Program free with HP admission. |
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| Sunday, July 26
1-4pm |
Food Firsts
HOMEPLACE |
Today it is very
common to enjoy yogurt, pretzels, marshmallows and even peanut butter
and jelly sandwiches for a snack, but just when did these foods
become common? Could these everyday items actually have been available
in the 1850s? If you are curious if these cuisines could have been
common then join us at the Double Pen House for a game of "Did they
have that food back then?" Program free
with HP admission. |
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| Wednesday, July 29
1pm |
Making Cornshuck Dolls
HOMEPLACE |
Come by The Homeplace
and learn how to make your own doll out of cornshucks.
Program free with HP admission. |
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| Saturday, August 1
1pm |
Leaving the Corners of
the Garden for the Fairies
HOMEPLACE |
The corners of the
garden are the perfect place for fairies to live. Visit the "Fairy
Corner" of The Homeplace vegetable garden and discover its benefits
as well as its beauty. See if you can find any "wee folks" at home.
Program free with HP admission. |
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| Sunday, August 2
1pm |
Visit with Grandma
HOMEPLACE |
What's up at Granny's
house? Come sit a spell and talk awhile; but don't be surprised
if she first finds you a few chores for you to do around the house.
Program free with HP admission. |
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| Saturday, August 8
1pm |
The History Behind the
Dog Days of Summer
HOMEPLACE |
The phrase, "Dog
Days" refers to the hottest, most sultry days of the summer. But
there were also popular beliefs which held that the "Dog Days" were
an evil time when seas boiled, wine soured, and dogs grew mad. Stop
by the breezeway for some relief from the heat and learn a bit more
of the reasoning behind these old sayings.
Program free with HP admission. |
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| Sunday, August 9
1-4pm |
Herbal Medicine: Treating
Dog Days Maladies
HOMEPLACE |
Illnesses abounded
during the unwelcome dog days of summer. The long summer's suffocating
heat and humidity caused food and water to turn bad, people to weaken,
and insects to bite and sting. The results were fevers, rashes,
and other maladies. At a time when medical help was days away, farm
women had to learn how to treat and cure their family's illnesses.
This afternoon learn the local plants that were used for medicine
and how the healing properties were extracted into teas, poultices,
salves and more. Program free with HP admission. |
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| Saturday, August 15
1-4pm |
2nd Annual Storytelling
Festival
HOMEPLACE |
Since ancient times,
telling stories was a way of passing on family history and folklore
form one generation to another. In keeping with that ancient tradition,
The Homeplace will host its second annual Storytelling Festival
featuring talented storytellers with tales for the young and the
young at heart. Lawn chairs, blankets and coolers are welcome on
the farm. Program free with HP admission. |
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| Sunday, August 16
1pm |
All Dressed Up and No
Place to Go
HOMEPLACE |
Why did women wear
corsets and long sleeved high neck dresses; men long sleeved shirts
and vests- even in summer? Boys wore dresses until they were breeched-
what does that mean? Find out the answers to these questions and
check out what you might be wearing in the mid-19th century. *Ideal
for Home Educators. Program free with HP
admission. |
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| Saturday, August 22
1pm |
Black Patch Blues: Late
Season Tobacco Chores
HOMEPLACE |
Known as the 13 month
crop, raising dark fired tobacco is a succession of endless jobs.
Today we will be suckering or worming. Old-timers claimed to bite
the heads off of tobacco worms. Joins us and you can too!
Program free with HP admission. |
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| Sunday, August 23
1pm |
Puttin' by the Garden
HOMEPLACE |
Summer fruits and
vegetables had to be preserved for 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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| Saturday, August 29
10am-12pm; 1-4pm |
Flax Facts*
HOMEPLACE |
What do Egyptians,
the pilgrims, George Washington, and black slaves have in common?
They all wore clothing made form 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 away transforming
home grown flax into versatile thread. *Ideal for Home Educators.
Program free with HP admission. |
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| Sunday, August 30
1-3pm |
Homeplace Scavenger Hunt
HOMEPLACE |
Come by the farm
and get your list; but don't forget to check it twice, as you search
to see just how many items you can find!
Program free with HP admission. |
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| Saturday, September 5
- Monday, September 7 |
SUMMER FINALE!
NATURE STATION & HOMEPLACE |
Spend a fun-filled
weekend enjoying a slew of summertime activities with the Nature
Station and The Homeplace. Join the Nature Station for programs
focused on nature's remarkable decomposers, enjoy a staff-led canoe
trip, and take part in a howling competition! Visit The Homeplace
for some old time music and an ice cream social. Let's make the
most of the last official weekend of summer. |
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| Saturday, September 5
1pm |
Old-Time Music & More
HOMEPLACE |
Invited Artist: Cumberland
River Plowboys, Old-Time String Band. Drop by the shade of the maple
trees to munch on a cool slice of watermelon while enjoying the
musical sounds of the Cumberland River Plowboys. |
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| Sunday, September 6
1pm |
Period Pastimes
HOMEPLACE |
Kids in the 1850s
were expected to help their parents with daily farm chores, but
that doesn't mean that they didn't find time to play. Come see what
types of toys and games children enjoyed in the 19th century and
find the fun in enjoying these activities outside.
Program free with HP admission. |
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| Monday, September 7
1pm |
Ice Cream Social*
HOMEPLACE |
There's nothing better
on a hot summer afternoon than homemade ice cream. Help the ladies
at the Double Pen House turn the bucket and there may be a reward
for your labor. *Ideal for Home Educators.
Program free with HP admission. |
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