LBL CALENDAR | The Homeplace


Sat., Aug. 9 1pm	Invited Artist: Cumberland River Plowboys Old-Time String Band	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.
Sun., Aug. 10 1pm	Black Patch Blues	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.
Sat., Aug. 16 9:30am-4pm	Children's Festival: Children's Life on The Farm	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.
Sat., Aug. 23 1:30pm	Smooth Cutting	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.
Sun., Aug. 24 1pm	Puttin' by the Garden	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.
Sat., Aug. 30 1-4pm	Storytelling Festival	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.
Sun., Aug. 31 2pm	Dr. J. P. McGilicutty's Traveling Medicine Show	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.
Mon., Sep. 1 1pm	Period Pastimes	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.
Mon., Sept. 1 1pm	Period Pastimes	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.
Sat., Sept. 6 1pm	Flax Facts	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.
Sun., Sept. 7 2pm	Ox Power	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.
Sat., Sept. 13 10am - 4pm	19th Annual 1850's Agricultural Fair	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.
Sat., Sept. 20 1pm	Gourd Time at The Homeplace	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.
Sun., Sept. 21 1pm	An Apple a Day	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.
Sat., Sept. 27 10am-12pm and 1-4pm	Organic Gardening	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.
Sun., Sept. 28 1pm	Handsewing for the Bride's Trousseau	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.
Sun., Oct. 5 1pm	Picking Up Pawpaws	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.
Sat., Oct. 11 10 am-12pm; 1-4pm	Weaving at Home	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.
Sun., Oct. 12 1pm	Tightening the House	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.
Sat., Oct. 18 10am-4pm	Homeplace Wedding	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.
Sun., Oct. 19 1pm	Firing Dark Fired Tobacco	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.
Fri., Oct. 24 6-8:30pm	Snap Apple Night	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.
Sat., Oct. 25 1pm	Candledipping	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.
Sun., Oct. 26 1pm	Firing Dark Fired Tobacco	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.
Sat., Nov. 1 11am	Spinning Wool	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.
Sat., Nov. 1 1pm	This Old, Old House	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.
Sat., Nov. 1 2pm	Ox Power	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.
Sun., Nov. 2 1pm	Weather Folklore	"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.
Sat., Nov. 8 1pm	Horsepower	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.
Sun., Nov. 9 1-4pm	Spinning, Knitting, & Sewing: Making Warm Winter Clothing	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.
Sat., Nov. 8 1pm	Horsepower	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.
Sat., Nov. 15 1pm	From Rags to Riches: 1850s Recycling	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.
Sun., Nov. 16 2pm	Seasonal Traditions	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.
Sat., Nov. 22 1pm	Woodchopper's Wisdom	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.
Sun., Nov. 23 1pm	Lye Soap Making	"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.
Sat., Nov. 29 1-4 pm	Christmas in 1850	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.
Sun., Nov. 30 1pm	How Sweet It Is!	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.
Sat., Dec. 6 5-7pm	A Christmas Eve at The Homeplace	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.