September 4-5, 2010 (10am-4pm)
Revolutionary War Reenactment Relive the American Revolution as
soldiers reenact local battles. Visitors can tour soldier camps, see
living history demonstrations, visit the plantation house, and watch the
main battles each day. On Saturday soldiers will reenact the Battle of
Charlotte which originally took place at the corners of Trade and Tryon
Street in Charlotte. On Sunday, soldiers will reenact the Battle of
McIntyre Farm which was fought just a few miles from Latta off Beatties Ford
Road. Admission is $7 per person, ages 5 and under free.
Click here for reenactor registration
forms.
September 25, 2010 (4-8pm)
Bluegrass and BBQ Fundraiser Support Historic Latta Plantation, a
non-profit 501(c)(3) site, as you enjoy live bluegrass music, local bbq, a
silent auction, and more! Children can play in the bounce house, ride
ponies, and explore the plantation grounds. Tickets are $20 per
person, ages 5 and under free.
September 29, 2010 (10am-4pm) Fall
Homeschool Day Living history day set aside for homeschoolers and
their families. Meet Revolutionary War soldiers and learn about
colonial Mecklenburg. Tour the plantation house, outbuildings, and grounds,
see history demonstrations, make crafts, and more! Admission is $5 per
person, ages 4 and under free. No RSVP required!
October 9-10, 2010 (10am-4pm)
Folklife Festival and Craft Show Enjoy fall on the plantation as
you tour the site, see 19th century living history demos, and shop with both
period and modern local arts and craftsmen. This is a great chance to
do your holiday shopping early and support local artists! Free with
regular site admission.
Click here for vendor registration
form.
October 15, 16, 22, 23, 2010 (7pm,
8pm, 9pm) Ghost Tales in the Dark Participate in a candlelit tour
of the plantation at night, as you hear real ghost stories from staff and
volunteers. Admission is $12 per person, and pre-registration is
required. This event is for ages 12 and up only!
October 29-30, 2010 (7-10pm) Civil War Ghost Walk
A spooktacular historic event as you are led by a guide through a haunted
Civil War site! Visit the haunted Civil War battlefield, witness
family mourning their lost loves in the house, make your way through a
battlefield hospital, and much more! Admission is $8 per person.
November 6, 2010 (10am-4pm)
Charlotte Gold Rush Learn about Charlotte's rich gold mining
history and pan for gold at the miner's cabin! Enjoy local rootbeer,
listen to live music, play period games, and more! Free with regular
site admission.
November 13, 2010 (10am-4pm) Civil
War Soldier for a Day Boys and girls ages 8-12 will be mustered
into the Northern and Southern armies for a day! This one day version
of our popular summer Civil War Soldier Camp will take children back in time
for a Civil War experience they will never forget! After learning
about soldier life, they will drill, battle, and end the day with a
graduation ceremony. Children will receive a Civil War kepi (hat) to
keep and other equipment will be loaned to them for the day. The cost
is $40 per camper and pre-registration is required. Contact Matthew Waisner at 704-875-2312, ext. 305 or
mwaisner@lattaplantation.org
for more information.
November 26-27, 2010 (10am-4pm)
Plantation Christmas Begin the Christmas season by stepping back
into an 1860s Christmas. The plantation will be decorated for a time
period Christmas. Visitors will learn about 1800s Christmas traditions and
meet a Victorian St. Nick in the plantation house, see open-hearth cooking
in the kitchen, and a slave Christmas in the cabin. Free with regular
site admission.
December 4, 2010 (6-9pm) A
Candlelight Christmas Step into an 1820s Christmas at Latta as you
tour the plantation by candlelight. Visitors can meet animals in the
carriage barn, see dancing in the house, meet Mr. and Mrs. Latta, enjoy the
excitement of children before bedtime, see a Christmas meal being prepared
in the kitchen, a slave family celebrating in the cabin, and more!
Admission is $7 per person, ages 5 and under free.
December 8, 2010 (12-4pm) A
Homeschool Christmas A 19th century Christmas celebration set
aside for homeschool and other families. Visitors can tour the
plantation house to learn about 1800s Christmas customs, see cooking in the
kitchen, a slave Christmas in the cabin, make crafts, and meet St. Nick!
Admission is $5 per person, ages 4 and under free.
