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November 27-28, 2009 (10am-4pm)  A Plantation Christmas  Start the holiday season by stepping back in time for a 19th century Christmas celebration.  Tour the plantation and learn about early American Christmas traditions.  Free with regular admission ($6 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, ages 5 and under free).

November 30-December 1, 2009  CLOSED FOR WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT!

December 5, 2009 (6-9pm) Candlelight Christmas)  Step into an 1820s Christmas as you tour the plantation by candlelight!  In the house you will see dancing, meet James and Jane Latta, enjoy the excitement of children before bedtime, and more!  Visit the animals in the carriage barn, enjoy the smells of Christmas in the kitchen, and see how slaves celebrated in the cabin.  Admission is $6 per person, ages 5 and under free.

December 9, 2009 (12-4pm) A Homeschool Christmas  Celebrate Christmas in 19th century style!  The house will be decorated for the season! Homeschoolers will learn about 19th century American Christmas traditions in each room and meet a Victorian St. Nick!  Visit the kitchen and see Christmas goodies cooking on the hearth.  Learn about Christmas for those who were enslaved on the plantation in the cabin.  Warm up by the fire and take a snack break!  Crafts are included with admission and will include a wreath ornament and rosemary twig decoration.  Admission is $5 per person, ages 4 and under are free.  No RSVP required!

January 9 (10am-4pm - 10 (1-4pm), 2010  Civil War Winter Quarters and Homefront  See how soldiers survived brutal winters encamped with the armies, how families survived back home, and more!  Free with regular admission.

January 16, 2010 (10am-4pm) Open Hearth Cooking Workshop  Learn the basics of 19th century hearth cooking.  Participants will learn about period utensils and tools, recipes, and prepare a meal in the Latta kitchen.  The cost is $30 per person.             Click here for registration form.

January 23, 2010 (10am-4pm) Costuming Workshop (part I)  Learn hands-on how to research, design, and create your own authentic and appropriate historic costumes. In the morning, we will cover the basics of costume research and look at ways to create impressions from a variety of eras. After lunch we will discuss costuming details that make all the difference. From accessories to different hand sewing techniques, you will take away a new appreciation for the garments of our foremothers! At the end of the day, we will have individual consultations on starting your very own historical garment - from appropriate patterns to picking fabric.  Contact Blair Elder at 704-875-2312, ext. 303 or belder@lattaplantation.org for more information.

January 30, 2010 (10am-4pm) Costuming Workshop (part II)  Take what you learned in Part 1 and put it to some practical use! Using the information from your consultation, we will work on creating the perfect garment for your impression. Bring your own sewing tools and sewing machine and get one-on-one advice on your project in process!  Contact Blair Elder at 704-875-2312, ext. 303 or belder@lattaplantation.org for more information.

February 6, 2010 (10am-4pm) Back of the Big House  Learn about the lives of those who were enslaved on the plantation.  Free with regular admission.

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 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.

March 6-7, 2010 Art of the Blacksmith 19th century blacksmiths on the grounds providing demonstrations.  Free with regular admission.

April 3, 2010 Easter Egg Hunt

April 14, 2010 (10am-4pm)  Spring Homeschool Day

April 17, 2010 (10am-4pm)  Civil War Soldier For a Day

April 24, 2010 (10am-4pm)  Discover Latta Plantation Girl Scout Event

 
 

This calendar is subject to change.

 


 

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