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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Let's get together with a hammer and some pretty flowers to create a lovely piece of art. Program free with HP admission.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Come by The Homeplace and learn how to make your own doll out of cornshucks. Program free with HP admission.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.