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Support the Capital Campaign to Preserve a
Piece of Mecklenburg's Past!
Upcoming
Events
February 12, 2010 (12-4pm)
Victorian Valentine Living history day set aside for homeschoolers
and their families. Learn about 19th century Valentine customs, make
your own Valentine with a quill pen, learn English Country dancing, fan
language, and more! Admission is $5 per person, ages 4 and under free.
No rsvp required.
February 13 (11am-4pm) - 14
(1-4pm), 2010 Valentine Sweetheart Tours Step back in time with
your sweetheart as you tour the Latta home and hear sweetheart stories from
the past! Tours begin every hour. Free with regular admission.
The Latta Equestrian Center offers carriage rides- call 704-992-1550 for
more information.
February 20 (10am-4pm) - 21
(1-4pm), 2010 Civil War Mustering Event Step into the Mecklenburg
County of 1862 as civilians are mustered into the Mecklenburg Grays.
Scenarios will be repeated throughout the weekend, including stump speeches,
medical examinations, drilling, civilian demos, and more! Free with
regular site admission.
February 27, 2010 (10am-4pm) Back of
the Big House Learn about the lives of those who were enslaved on
the plantation through first person interpretation and living history. Free with regular admission.
February 27, 2010 (9am-12pm or 1-4pm)
Knitting Workshop Learn the basics of knitting or solidify your
skills! (Cast on, knit stitch, purl stitch, simple patterns, and cast off.)
Each session is four hours long and limited to 6 participants. The class fee
of $35 includes yarn and knitting needles to take home with you. For
reenactors and history buffs alike, this is an excellent opportunity to
increase your skill base and add to your repertoire of "period"
accomplishments! Contact Blair Elder at 704-875-2312, ext. 303 or
belder@lattaplantation.org
for more information.
Click here for registration form.
Click here for more special events!
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