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 May 17-18, 2008 Chair Caning Workshop  Participants must come both days, and will learn the art of chair caning.  The cost is $55 per person, and this includes the chair and necessary materials (the chair is yours to keep).  Register soon- class is limited to six people!  Contact Rachel Hooey at 704-875-2312, ext. 303 or rhooey@lattaplantation.org for more information.  Click here to register!

May 17-18, 2008  Civil War Campover

May 21, 2008  Spring Homeschool Day

May 24, 2008  Living History Day  Watch history come alive as living history demonstrations are provided across the plantation!  Activities will vary from open-hearth cooking, dyeing, carding, spinning, woodworking, blacksmithing, and more!  Regular admission applies: $6 for adults $5 for seniors (62+) and students, ages 5 and under are free.

June 9-12, 2008  Civil War Soldier Camp

June 9-12, 2008  Miss Jane's Academy- FULL!

June 14, 2008 (10am-4pm)  Civil War Infantry  / Pan for Gold  Visitors can enjoy the sounds and demonstrations of the 26th North Carolina Regiment's Fife and Drum Core, tour the plantation house and grounds, and more!  Also, learn about Charlotte's rich gold mining history and pan for gold at the miner's cabin!  Regular admission applies: $6 for adults $5 for seniors (62+) and students, ages 5 and under are free.

June 16-19, 2008  Historic Encounters Camp

June 21, 2008 (10am-4pm)  Civil War Living History  Meet soldiers from the Sons of Union Veterans!  Learn about the battle flags, see Civil War artifacts, and more!  Regular admission applies: $6 for adults, $5 for seniors (62+) and students, ages 5 and under free.

June 23-26, 2008 Civil War Soldier Camp- FULL!

June 28, 2008 (10am-4pm) Pan for Gold  Learn about Charlotte's rich gold mining history and pan for gold at the miner's cabin!  Hourly house tours available throughout the day as well.  Regular admission applies: $6 for adults $5 for seniors (62+) and students, ages 5 and under are free.

July 5, 2008 (10am-4pm) Pan for Gold  Learn about Charlotte's rich gold mining history and pan for gold at the miner's cabin!  Hourly house tours available throughout the day as well.  Regular admission applies: $6 for adults $5 for seniors (62+) and students, ages 5 and under are free.

July 7-10, 2008  Civil War Soldier Camp

July 7-10, 2008  Miss Jane's Academy- FULL!

July 14-17, 2008  Historic Encounters Summer Camp- FULL!

July 19, 2008 (10am-4pm) Pan for Gold  Learn about Charlotte's rich gold mining history and pan for gold at the miner's cabin!  Hourly house tours available throughout the day as well.  Regular admission applies: $6 for adults $5 for seniors (62+) and students, ages 5 and under are free.

July 21-24, 2008  Civil War Soldier Camp

July 21-24, 2008  Miss Jane's Academy- FULL!

August 2, 2008 (10am-4pm) Pan for Gold  Learn about Charlotte's rich gold mining history and pan for gold at the miner's cabin!  Hourly house tours available throughout the day as well.  Regular admission applies: $6 for adults $5 for seniors (62+) and students, ages 5 and under are free.

This calendar is subject to change.

 


 

Supported in part by the Arts & Science Council and the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation.