|
Support the Capital Campaign to Preserve a
Piece of Mecklenburg's Past!
 Upcoming
Events
November 27-28, 2009 (10am-4pm)
A Plantation Christmas Start the holiday season by stepping back
in time for a 19th century Christmas celebration. Tour the plantation
and learn about early American Christmas traditions. Free with regular
admission ($6 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, ages 5 and under
free).
November
30-December 1, 2009 CLOSED FOR WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT!
December 5, 2009 (6-9pm)
Candlelight Christmas) Step into an 1820s Christmas as you tour
the plantation by candlelight! In the house you will see dancing, meet
James and Jane Latta, enjoy the excitement of children before bedtime, and
more! Visit the animals in the carriage barn, enjoy the smells of
Christmas in the kitchen, and see how slaves celebrated in the cabin.
Admission is $6 per person, ages 5 and under free.
December 9, 2009 (12-4pm) A
Homeschool Christmas
Celebrate Christmas in 19th century style! The house will be decorated
for the season! Homeschoolers will learn about 19th century American
Christmas traditions in each room and meet a Victorian St. Nick! Visit
the kitchen and see Christmas goodies cooking on the hearth. Learn
about Christmas for those who were enslaved on the plantation in the cabin.
Warm up by the fire and take a snack break! Crafts are included with
admission and will include a wreath ornament and rosemary twig decoration.
Admission is $5 per person, ages 4 and under are free. No RSVP
required!
|
