North Carolina Homeschool "ology"

Open Hearth Cooking Workshops

February 8, 2011 (10am-2pm) and February 15, 2011 (10am-2pm)

Learn the basics of open-hearth cooking and work with period recipes. Participants will prepare a meal and enjoy it together. Ages 10 and up only (all students must be accompanied by one adult- total cost for both is $30).

Everything Bees Workshop

February 24, 2011 (10am-1pm)

Learn about the world of honeybees, why they were important on 19th century farms, and their role in agriculture today. Make a craft, beeswax candles, and beeswax lip balm. For ages 7-12, cost is $15 per student.

Farm Kids Workshop

March 15, 2011 (10am-12pm)

Step back into a 19th century farm as you get up close and personal with the Latta animals, participate in farm chores, learn about life in a cabin, and make a craft. For ages 5-7, cost is $10 per student. Click here for registration form

To Make a Lady Workshop

March 24, 2011 (10am-1pm)

Learn the ins and outs of being a 19th century lady. From etiquette and stitches, to keeping a household, and more! For girls ages 13 and up, cost is $20 per student. <a

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These programs are part of family friendly 2nd Saturdays events that will be offered by the 37 state historic sites and museums within the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources (www.ncculture.com) on June 12, July 10 and Aug. 14.

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Spring Homeschool Day at Latta Plantation! April 14, 2010 (10am-4pm) Celebrate spring on the plantation! *** Details… Spring is a busy time on the plantation! Visit Latta’s Spring Homeschool Day and learn about all that happened on 19th century farms and plantations in the spring, including plowing and planting, baby animal arrivals, shearing sheep, processing [...]

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