The Homeplace 1850s Working Farm located in the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area is celebrating its 40th anniversary this weekend.
According to a release, activities will get underway Saturday morning around 10:00 AM and will last through Monday. Admission will be $5 for people 13 and older, $3 for children ages 5-12, and free for children 4 and under.
A complete list of activities can be found below.
Saturday:
Quilting Party, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Gather around the frame and help us make a quilt.
Riving Roof Boards, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Making the shingles that are used on historic buildings.
Woodstove Cooking, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
See how your favorite recipes from the Homeplace History and Receipt Books are made.
Meet the Mules, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Sunday:
Working with Wool, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Prepare the wool for the spinner.
Wood Workshop, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Explore the woodworking shop and see where the furniture is made.
Woodstove Cooking, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Meet the Sheep, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Meet our latest sheep family, from Merinos to Cotswold to Border Leicaster.
Blacksmithing, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
The forge iron used in the shop is the end product of the iron furnaces found throughout Land Between the Lakes.
Monday:
Cooking Dinner, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cooked every day, traditional dinner has preserved recipes, heirloom vegetables and the daily routine of farm life.
Meet the Oxen, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Learn all about these gentle giants, Ossy, Otis, and old man Red.
Eating Dinner, 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
The interpreters sit down to a traditional noon meal.
1850 Toys and Games, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Learn new, old games or play your favorites from childhood.
Meet the Ducks and Chickens, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Learn the importance of Dominque chickens and Cayuga ducks.
