“A Day of Washing, Churning, & Learning” Presented by Oaklands Historic House Museum in Sept & May
MURFREESBORO, Tenn.
- Students grades K-6 will experience the chores of the mid-1800’s
through period crafts, demonstrations, games and hands-on activities as
well as visit the Historic House Museum. “A Day of Washing, Churning,
and Learning” is in September and May, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at
the historic site, located at 900 North Maney Avenue in Murfreesboro.
This event will focus on chores
of the mid-1800’s through hands-on activities for students such as
candle making, clothes washing, butter churning, quill writing, and rug
beating. Living history demonstrators and artisans such as beekeepers,
blacksmiths, tatters, and brick makers will be on the grounds. Other
activities scheduled for the event are: tours of the mansion, scavenger
hunt of the exterior of the house, and planting herbs. Crafts and games
for the children such as: sack races, hoops-n-sticks, graces, bucket
relays, making yarn dolls and pew babies, and 1860’s dress up will be
available. Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation will provide a wetlands
education activity.
Students will enjoy
presentations by the local Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp #33 about
the chores of soldiers in camp during the Civil War and a special
activity sponsored by the Garden Lovers Garden Club.
“It gives us great pleasure to
share the house museum and grounds with the students in our county and
surrounding counties. There are so many new members of our community
that have not experienced our rich civil war history,” states Oaklands
educational director, Mary Beth Nevills. Teachers and parents can look
forward to this event in the next school year on September, and again in
May. Reservations are already being accepted.
“A Day of Washing, Churning,
and Learning” is sponsored Oaklands Historic House Museum and Wilson
Bank and Trust. Admission is $5.00 for students. This event is open to
all schools and home school organizations. For reservations, please
contact Mary Beth Nevills at 615-893-0022 or email
mb@oaklandsmuseum.org.
Oaklands Historic House Museum,
located at 900 North Maney Avenue in Murfreesboro, Tennessee is a
nationally registered historic landmark that reflects a time of
prosperity in the Old South, as well as the hardships suffered during
the Civil War.
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